28.1 miles
Distance
3,483 ft
Climb
-3,529 ft
Descent
2,296 ft
High Point
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This is a permitted race course, not all trails can be ridden 365 days a year. Please respect Land Managers and Ride at Your Own Risk.

Welcome to an amazing tour of the best singletrack riding in the Cumberland/Comox Valley Area

You'll start by heading through the centre of the historic Village of Cumberland before hitting the trails for an unbelievable ride. This is truly a rider's course. The diverse trails range from high speed, compact, mature trails to higher elevation rocky outcrops, dark and lush valley floor trails, and refined singletrack.

source: BC Bike Race
Detailed Description
BCBR 2016 Day 1 - Cumberland is a 28 mile intermediate race route located near Cumberland British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 36 trails. This route climbs 3,483 ft with a max elevation of 2,296 ft then descends -3,529 ft.
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56 Reviews & Comments

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Cumberlandrun (Feb 11, 2023 at 11:42)
fallen trees
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Lorraine01 (Nov 16, 2022 at 11:03)
Trail Dam Road
Ok
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MashYeti (Oct 9, 2022 at 20:07)
Trail Steam Donkey
Top half was overgrown and looked like it wasn't ridden in a while. Lots of spiderwebs too.
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lawesa (Jul 15, 2022 at 14:52)
Trail Old Vanilla
Ya
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samrkent (Jul 1, 2022 at 19:52)
Our favourite trail of the day. Steep narrow sections with sections that you can drop or roll. Great for a double black rider or a easy black rider.
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CatLady (Jun 6, 2022 at 18:59)
Definitely not black. Definitely not very fun either.
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Marcusvanheyst (May 16, 2022 at 19:01)
Trail The Pig
Don’t think there is any plan to rebuild. The whole trail is getting pretty old and I don’t think anyone is willing to take on that big of a project. Still a sick trail
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kyleleitch PVTA (Apr 19, 2022 at 8:15)
Trail Blockhead
Still very much covered in snow 17.04.22
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ohklee (Mar 31, 2022 at 7:40)
Optional start was muddy, including a pretty greasy rock roll, and a massive g out bomb hole at the bottom. Plenty carved out chutes from winter trail wear.
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puI1My (Mar 27, 2022 at 8:50)
Fun continuation of Upper Crafty.
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puI1My (Mar 27, 2022 at 8:49)
Fun continuation of Upper and Middle Crafty.
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puI1My (Mar 27, 2022 at 8:48)
Such a fun trail with lots of fun wood features. All of them can be ridden around except the first bridge which you can walk if needed.
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puI1My (Mar 27, 2022 at 8:43)
Trail Old Vanilla
Fun and fast trail.
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puI1My (Mar 27, 2022 at 8:42)
Trail Short Line
Great trail to use to connect Vanilla to Blue Collar.
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fluctuatingwater (Nov 5, 2021 at 17:32)
Trail Blockhead
Basically a river for top one third right now. Availed until dried weather.
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zaykd213 (Jul 8, 2021 at 17:28)
Trail Teapot
Trail closed mon-friday 5am-5pm
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Marcusvanheyst (Jul 3, 2021 at 13:38)
Trail The Pig
Came back after a year to sadly find the first feature completely destroyed. Shame it had to go as it’s a pretty unique trail that just doesn’t feel worth it anymore
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martinblostein (May 16, 2022 at 10:16)
Trail The Pig
That's too bad, I got a kick out of this trail. Do you know if there is any plan to rebuild or was it just taken out cause skinnies are not cool in 2022?
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martinblostein (May 16, 2022 at 11:22)
Trail The Pig
That sounded entitled on my part my bad ^. I'm just wondering whether the feature was taken out due to risk management or because it fell apart
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Marcusvanheyst (Jul 3, 2021 at 13:33)
This trail is underrated and definitely worth the extra climb if your hitting something like chunder after. For skilled riders it is fast and loamy and a great time. A little pedally in spots but totally worth it
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brentbaker (Jun 16, 2021 at 19:22)
Sorry that was too brief.

Really sucks.

Takes forever to get there. And there is very little reward.

Stay away unless your wearing spandex.
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brentbaker (Jun 16, 2021 at 22:30)
And by spandex I mean you are out for a cross country ride, as opposed to looking for a more gravity oriented trail.

Cross country/down country/trail: fine trail
All mountain / Enduro: probably not for you
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brentbaker (Jun 16, 2021 at 19:21)
Sucks.
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dbalanecki (Oct 26, 2020 at 23:46)
Trail Space Nugget
My sons and I live in North Van, however we get over to Cumberland Several time per year. The trails here are amazing. There is a nice variety of trails. I know it is a easier trail however Space Nugget is still one of my favourites.
Regards Donald Balanecki
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Bigbird427 (Oct 12, 2020 at 15:58)
Tree down across the trail on the climb, between that nasty root stepped and the A frame.
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Rptbr (Sep 22, 2020 at 10:49)
Add = app
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Rptbr (Sep 22, 2020 at 10:49)
Add says blue. Trail say black diamond?! Confused and not good enough for this kind of doubt! Haha
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aboclwalker (Sep 20, 2020 at 11:11)
Super fun trail and connects to many other fun trails on the way down. We had a blast. Thank you to those who build and maintain!!!
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MarrowBone (Sep 2, 2020 at 16:51)
This trail was a ton of fun. Very nice
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BuffaloSam (Aug 29, 2020 at 11:19)
Trail Space Nugget
Biked to the top for Vanilla. going through this trail was the perfect way to end the flow oriented ride.
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villager1234 (Jul 15, 2020 at 20:44)
missing from my ride report
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lostlunchbox (Jul 15, 2020 at 11:38)
Trail Teapot
Trail ratings are hard with such a limited range of options, but this is more of an easy black/double blue imo especially with the tech climb section. Had a newbie friend worried that blue trails would be beyond his skill after trying to ride this on his first ride.
Lower thirsty Beaver is an easier trail and is rated black to give some idea. Fun trail to connect with truffle shuffle.
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Prozsa (Jul 13, 2020 at 22:00)
Trail Old Vanilla
Riding amazing!
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jumpfarm (Feb 23, 2020 at 13:04)
Sweet ride old school tech
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shmarv (Sep 8, 2019 at 7:33)
Trail Black Hole
Friendly note for those riding Cumberland for the first time and not having done much planning in advance who come up to this trail and figure "hmm, looks good to me -- let's do it." (not that I know anybody like that...)

Primarily a descending trail, though it can be ridden up. Either way, a solid flowy trail Big Grin
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Bigbird427 (Aug 5, 2019 at 14:29)
Someone decommissioned the long down hill bridge on bucket of blood but there's no warning of it.
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BlueBaron97 (Jul 26, 2019 at 17:51)
Trail Teapot
Fun trail. Steep sections. I am pushing my luck with this one at 67 years old, but I love it. Maybe I can ride the whole thing next time.
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BlueBaron97 (Jul 26, 2019 at 17:44)
Very nice blue trail. There are features you can go around. Still challenging enough. Thank you trail builders for the options.
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letsridebikes123 (Jun 24, 2019 at 20:24)
If you like not seeing where you’re going and having your skin ripped apart by foliage for 15 minutes when this is the trail for you.
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troydakiniewich (Jun 4, 2019 at 17:14)
Tree down around blind corner just beforewooden bridge. Right at chest height.
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BarryJay (Apr 28, 2019 at 19:47)
Trail Space Nugget
Love this trail, it flows well and it has a half pipe sort of section where you wave back and forth through a ravine style area. Not difficult just fun!
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carlsonrick1 (Apr 21, 2019 at 23:39)
Primarily downhill mountain bike. Don’t suggest going up it. I’ll be coming down at a fast pace.
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b1gd0m (Apr 11, 2019 at 10:13)
Can one shuttle this in a vehicle
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alexandertoddwalker (Sep 15, 2018 at 18:06)
N bnc
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pida1234 (Jul 1, 2018 at 18:03)
anyone else encounter someone shooting up top cottonwood Saturday around 3pm? found this a bit sketchy, as he yelled " I'm not shooting at you guys"
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andrewgoad (May 23, 2018 at 20:39)
Trail Mama Bear
The
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Newflyrider (Aug 1, 2017 at 22:05)
My second ride up
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Newflyrider (Aug 1, 2017 at 22:04)
Hot and dry hard to breath with the smoke
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kchubey (Jul 7, 2017 at 22:16)
Trail Middle 50:1
On July 7, 2017 I lost my Garmin 520 during the BCBR. We climbed up 50:1 to Cabbage Patch. It was on one of the final right hand turns before starting into Cabbage Patch. There was some congestion and I fell left at the turn. There is a downed log right atvthe corner. Unfortunately I didn't notice until we hit the fire road. If found please contact Kevin (403) 585-7740
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XyukonR (May 21, 2017 at 13:34)
Janky traverse
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diranne (Jun 9, 2016 at 1:15)
Hang on I can now see it?!
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diranne (Jun 9, 2016 at 1:11)
Have been waiting for the same info myself... Have you emailed BCBR?
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ayearinmx (May 12, 2016 at 1:18)
Any chance you could allow this route to be downloadable for GPX, like the rest of the days. Cheers!
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Seppie (Jun 13, 2016 at 11:45)
I have a link below "Recent Trail Reports Along Route" that allows me to download a KML or GPX when logged in.
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calum676 (Apr 25, 2016 at 7:39)
Trail Old Vanilla
Best trail ever.
Nice birms, couple little jumps and super flowy
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dylanfromcanada (Apr 1, 2016 at 15:39)
Trail Old Vanilla
Fun trail, gets a little tight in the trees if you have too much speed. Makes for a great loop now that it's connected to shortline
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  • Race Course
  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • AKA
    BC Bike Race
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • Bike type
    XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Physical rating
    Hard
  • Ridelogs
    1
More Stats for BCBR 2016 Day 1 - Cumberland mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    476 ft
  • Altitude start
    546 ft
  • Altitude end
    502 ft
  • Grade
    -0%
  • Grade max
    -42.8%
  • Grade min
    52.5%
  • Distance climb
    13 miles
  • Distance down
    12 miles
  • Distance flat
    3 miles
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