Kootenay Rockies

Rossland

Photo by James Cattanach

Rossland, often called Canada’s mountain biking capital, offers trails across several iconic riding zones, including Red Mountain, Monte Cristo, Madel Creek, Redstone, and the Rossland Range. The Rossland Range is home to the Seven Summits Trail, one of Canada’s most celebrated IMBA Epic-rated mountain bike routes.

Seven Summits is a 30 km point-to-point alpine traverse (longer with the Dewdney extension), typically taking 6+ hours to complete. The route crosses high alpine terrain with major climbs, descents, and sweeping views, and is generally best ridden from mid-summer through early fall. Shuttle services are available for this classic backcountry ride.

Rossland's trails are on the unceded traditional territory of the Sinixt Nation.

Number of Trails:

134

Highest Elevation:

2,371 m

Trails:

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

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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.