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2.8 miles
Distance
67 ft
Climb
-3,906 ft
Descent
01:03:59
Avg time
-3,839 ft
Altitude change
2,405 ft
Altitude min
6,244 ft
Altitude max
6,244 ft
Altitude start
2,405 ft
Altitude end
-89.109%
Grade max
26.977%
Grade min
684 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
221 ft
Distance flat
01:03:59
Avg time
The Monster Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Buchanan (East)
Kaslo, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 45 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingExtreme
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 4 rides
- 5 miles average
6 Months
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- 19 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to the-monster trailhead
(49.937720, -116.946900)
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Where is The Monster located?
The Monster is located in Mount Buchanan (East), Kaslo, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Buchanan (East) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.93772, -116.9469.
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How hard is The Monster?
The Monster is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme.
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What is the elevation gain for The Monster?
The Monster has 20 m of elevation gain. The trail has 1,190 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 733 m to 1,903 m.
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Is The Monster a point to point trail?
Yes, The Monster is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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