Redhead Loop

Redhead Loop

Distance: 6km from the Centennial trailhead (approx.)
Level: Intermediate / Advanced
Time: 1 – 1.5 hrs.
What started as a rough and challenging BC Cup crosscountry competition course, has been transformed, with
much loving attention, into a showcase for quality singletrack trail construction. This ride has incredible flow, both up and down. It’s tight and technical, sometimes steep, but just keep pedalling, pumping through the turns, and enjoy the ride.  This loop utilizes the lower slopes of Red Mountain, adjacent to the historic gold mines, and opposite the site of Western Canada’s first ski lift. Start at the Centennial trailhead, located at the top of Washington St, northwest of town.
Follow the Centennial trail under Highway 3B and break left onto Moe’s trail 60m past the tunnel. Soon turn left on
Curly’s trail, a vigorous climb up onto Larry’s trail. Turn right onto a flat section of Larry’s for 150m, then up and
left onto Miners Trail. Miner’s winds up through a variety of terrain with several turns and twists and eventually
merges into Redhead trail for the final strenuous doubletrack climb. From the high-point (where the trail to the Red
Mtn. Summit continues) Redhead traverses and descends in a Northerly direction toward the Red Mountain Resort base area and the Old Red Mountain Rd. It’s a playful descent on winding single-track, with enough roots and technical rock moves to keep you on your toes. After exiting onto the Old Red Mountain Rd, continue to the right for 300m, where a short trail connects left through to the Centennial Trail. Turn right on Centennial, and continue over the Old Red Mountain Road, where Larry’s trail breaks right into the trees before the reservoir. Stay right on Larry’s which climbs gradually back to Curly’s, which is too much fun not to enjoy on the downhill. Once on Curly’s, retrace your route back into Rossland.