Drakes Doukhobour Draw

Drakes - Doukhobor Draw

Distance: 15km from the Mining Museum (approx.)
Level: Intermediate
Time: 1.5 – 2hrs.

Named for the Russian pacifists who logged this area around the turn of the Century, the Doukhobor Draw traverses
Deer Park Hill (aka Asshole), cuts through a low pass in the ring of peaks surrounding Rossland, and descends
towards Paterson and the US border. It’s one of our few long, moderately angled rides.

From the Rossland Mining Museum at the intersection of Highway 22 and 3B, head west on Hwy 22, then left (south)
past the entrance to the Lions Campground and climb 500m up the gravel road. Drakes Trail climbs gently into
dense forest, then traverses the lower slopes of Deer Park Mountain. Turn right when Drakes Trail intersects with
Drakes Farm Road, which winds through fields and forest to the start of Doukhobor Draw Trail. Mostly technical
undulating singletrack leads to the high-point of the trail, which is signed (an out and back to this point is also a fun
ride). The descent from here towards Paterson is long, flowing, stunt free, a good challenge for intermediates, and just plain
fun for advanced riders. The trail empties onto the Old Red Mountain Railgrade, which traverses to the right towards
Highway 22 for a 5km climb back to town, or head back the way you came to avoid the pavement.