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3,385 ft
Distance
70 ft
Climb
-395 ft
Descent
00:09:05
Avg time
-325 ft
Altitude change
757 ft
Altitude min
1,102 ft
Altitude max
1,083 ft
Altitude start
757 ft
Altitude end
-9.615%
Grade
-36.118%
Grade max
17.475%
Grade min
1,021 ft
Distance climb
2,217 ft
Distance down
147 ft
Distance flat
00:09:05
Avg time

Arbutus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forbidden Plateau
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #154683 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #177760 in E-Biking
    • #310012 in Trail Running
    • #116122 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

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Arbutus is a 1 km less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Cumberland British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail and has a hard overall physical rating. It features drop and rock face. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Nov 8, 2025 @ 8:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 8, 2025
 reporter Upper sections of this trail doesn't exist anymore, didn't explore further down
Apr 2, 2017 @ 8:01pm
Apr 2, 2017
 The trail is very grown over
Sep 3, 2016 @ 4:35pm
Sep 3, 2016
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        Directions to arbutus trailhead (49.644926, -125.125630)
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        Arbutus Racks - Mount Washington
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        2:11 | 19414 | Sep 7, 2011 , Cumberland

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Arbutus located?
        Arbutus is located in Forbidden Plateau, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Forbidden Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.64493, -125.12563.
        ▼ How hard is Arbutus?
        Arbutus is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.615%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Arbutus?
        Arbutus has 70 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 395 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 757 ft to 1,102 ft.
        ▼ How long is Arbutus?
        Arbutus is 3,385 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Arbutus?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Arbutus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Arbutus?
        Arbutus is best visited during: Year round.
        ▼ How do I access Arbutus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Arbutus are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Arbutus?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Arbutus. The trail is 3,385 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Arbutus?
        Arbutus is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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