Kootenay Rockies

Rossland

Photo by James Cattanach

Canada's Mountain Biking Capital

With a deep history of biking on old railway beds, miners’ trails, and whisky running routes, Rossland is one of the founding bike destinations in BC. It is also known as the "Mountain Bike Capital of Canada" by Explore Magazine. With a full-time, paid crew that maintains and labels the massive myriad of trails the title comes naturally.

From kid-friendly Centennial to pump 'n' swoop on Larry's to the radical rock slabs of Sudden Exposure, Rossland's got the entire spectrum of fun covered. Killer cross-country, free-ride, and downhill are all found in this bike mecca.

Number of Trails:

134

Highest Elevation:

2,371 m

Trails:

easy: 34
intermediate: 58
difficult: 32
extra difficult: 10

Getting Here & Trail Access

You can drive by Rossland if you're not paying attention. That's what maks this special little town in the Kootenay Rockies such a gem to discover.

Rossland on Trailforks.com

Rossland, located in the West Kootenays, is easily accesssible from towns on both sides of the Canada/USA border.

Driving Distances & Times:

Spokane - 195 km (121 mi), 2 hours 30 minutes
Kelowna - 305 km (190 mi), 4 hours
Vancouver - 620 km (385 mi), 7 hours 30 minutes
Calgary - 620 (385 mi), 7 hours 30 minutes

Rossland is accessible via four nearby airport locations. The closest airport is the Trail Regional Airport serviced by Pacific Coastal Airlines with daily flights from Vancouver and Calgary.

Other options include the West Kootenay Regional Airport and Spokane International Aiport in Washington.