Open in App
Get this trail on your phone instantly.
more stats
2.5 miles
Distance
323 ft
Climb
-1,889 ft
Descent
00:51:47
Avg time
-1,565 ft
Altitude change
2,422 ft
Altitude min
4,302 ft
Altitude max
3,989 ft
Altitude start
2,425 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-66.9%
Grade max
40.8%
Grade min
2,795 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
367 ft
Distance flat
00:51:47
Avg time
The Flume Details
-
Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
-
Riding AreaMalde Creek
Rossland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
-
Voted DifficultyProline (2 votes)
-
Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
-
Global Ranking
-
Trail TypeSingletrack
-
Bike TypeDH, AM
-
DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
-
Physical RatingModerate
-
Dogs AllowedYes
-
eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
-
TTFs on TrailA-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Skinny
Alternately steep, slow and technical, fast and flowing, stunted, and meandering through old growth forest, the Flume is a ‘must-do’ for skilled riders on big bikes. The trail begins with a short but energetic climb to the summit
of Tamarack Mt (1319m ft) where riders pad up while admiring the view. The long descent tumbles through a gamut of steep, tight and rocky terrain with plenty of drops, log rides, boulder hopping and flowing singletrack, all the way down to Paterson, just up from the US border. Watch for a few pro-level alternate lines adjacent to the trail if you need some extra challenge.
Access Info
The Flume starts at the top of Malde Creek Road and ends down towards the Paterson Boarder. For shuttling, park a vehicle on Barley Rd. 100m off Highway 22 near Paterson, then drive to the top of Malde Creek Rd [a rough gravel road - 4WD recommended and clearance required]. The entrance to the Flume
is 500m past the Whiskey trailhead on the right hand side of Malde Creek Rd. Watch for a signed overgrown road, and
the singletrack begins about 200m in, signed on the right. The Trail can also be accessed from the top of Tamarack. If you're feeling fit, the Flume can be ridden as a loop by parking at Paterson riding up Dukhobor Draw and Tamarack to Malde Creek Road then up to the start of the Flume Descent back to the car.
Local Trail Association
-
-
-
Please consider joining or donating to the local trail association to supportDonate to earn trail karma!
trail development & maintenance.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 3 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
All
- 28 rides
- Last: May 31, 2026
| c1 | c2 | c3 | c4 |
|---|---|---|---|
January | February | March | April |
May | June | July | August |
September | October | November | December |
The Flume Trail Reports
more »
close
-
Layers w
- Weather Layers
- Pro
- Pro
- Pro
- Pro
- Pro
- Pro
- More Layers
- Pro
- Pro
- Pro
- Pro
-
Upgrade to
3D
Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
Trailforks scans users ridelogs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of riders are riding a trail in its intended direction.
- > 96%
- > 90%
- > 80%
- > 70%
- > 50%
- < 50%
- bi-directional trail
- no data
Trail Last Ridden
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
- < 2 days
- < 1 week
- < 2 weeks
- < 1 month
- < 6 months
- > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
- Downhill Only
- Downhill Primary
- Both Directions
- Uphill Primary
- Uphill Only
- One Direction
Contribute Details
Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail.
- Description
- Photos
- Description & Photos
- Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans ridelogs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months.
Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades.
Think of this as a heatmap, more rides = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
- most popular
- popular
- less popular
- not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
inches
US Cell Coverage
Legend
Radar Time
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data.
?
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data.
?
Personal Heatmap
▶
Activity Types
all
/
none
▶
Options
2
Date range
month
–
Winter Trails
Warning
A routing network for winter maps does not exist. Selecting trails using the winter trails layer has been disabled.
Missing Trails
Most Popular
Least Popular
Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where riders jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
BC Backroad Status
![map legend]()
Service Road Atlas is a free to use, community-driven service for viewing and creating reports on the numerous back-country service roads around B.C. and Alberta.
Slope Aspect
Direction the slope faces
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
Only show trails with no bike usage.
Suggested Layers
Based on selected activity type
Save the current map location and zoom level as your default home location whenever this page is loaded.
Save
Directions to the-flume trailhead
(49.032630, -117.800600)
Photos
79 more »
Videos
3 more »
youtuber
![The Flume - Rossland, BC]()
14:35 |
259 |
Aug 30, 2024 , Rossland
6:47 |
183 |
Aug 16, 2024 , Rossland
2:49 |
2352 |
Nov 14, 2016 , Rossland
Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 25 miles • 4,668 ft • 20 • Loop •
The best route if you want to pedal SMDA and Crown Point in one long ride. Whiskey on the Rocks optional,...
★ 3.0 • 63 miles • 14,086 ft • 43 • Loop •
Big loop comprising of most of the iconic trails in the Rossland area.
We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!
Create a FREE account to view trail comments and much more.
Nearby Trails
- Smd 0 ft
- Flume And Smd Access 1,099 ft
- Whiskey (upper) 2,201 ft
- Quad Road 2,825 ft
- Whiskey On The Rocks 3,839 ft
- By canadaka
Trailforks & contributors - #2161 - 7,506 views
- Follow/Subscribe
- login to download gpx or kml files.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Flume
▼
Where is The Flume located?
The Flume is located in Malde Creek, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Malde Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.03263, -117.8006.
▼
How hard is The Flume?
The Flume is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.8%.
▼
What is the elevation gain for The Flume?
The Flume has 323 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,889 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,422 ft to 4,302 ft.
▼
Is The Flume a point to point trail?
Yes, The Flume is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
Hit the Trail
Download Trail
Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
Find Related Routes
Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
You must enter a description before submitting.