Dewdney Trail
Christina Lake

Description :

This historic trail, begun in 1865 by Edgar Dewdney, was the main route through this area until it was replaced in the 1920's by the Cascade Highway (Santa Rosa Road). Beyond the 15 kilometers from the Santa Rosa Summit, the trail continues another 24 km to Sheep Creek near Rossland. Look for white and green Dewdney trail signs, as well as reflective orange diamonds. This trail crosses several areas of private land. Please ensure continued use of these lands by staying on marked trails and not littering

Bikers prefer the shuttle to km 7 (3/4 hr descent)or the Summit to 14 km (1 1/2hr descent)..

Trail Head Access :

Start at the bridge in Christina Lake and head northeast for 0.2 km to Santa Rosa road. Turn right, follow for 1.4km to a large pullout on the left just before a steep switchback. Follow a short road on the right down around the guard rail to the Kettle Valley Railway grade. Proceed south along the grade a few meters and cross a small creek. Look on the left for an unmarked trailhead just after the creek (south bank). Other access points exist along Santa Rosa road at 2.7 km, 9.5 km, and 14.5 km up the road, and are marked by green and white signs.

The top of the trail at the Santa Rosa Summit is accessed by following the Santa Rosa Road to the summit (24km), take the middle road around the peak of the mountain (just after the cattleguard) and follow around until you reach the Gas line, look for Dewdney Trail signs a little below the gas line (NW) and proceed down, following orange diamond markers. This is a beautiful section of downhill singletrack which rejoins the Santa Rosa Rd at km14. The next section is full of ups and downs(and not well maintained) until you reach the junction with the Green Tunnel road, after which its all downhill and fast singletrack again.  Watch for downned trees in early summer, and expect snow at the Summit until July.

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