more stats
3,885 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-410 ft
Descent
00:07:09
Avg time
-407 ft
Altitude change
1,114 ft
Altitude min
1,521 ft
Altitude max
1,520 ft
Altitude start
1,112 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-39.5%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
135 ft
Distance climb
3,150 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:07:09
Avg time

Bear Buns Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cumberland trail network
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #14134 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4703 in E-Biking
    • #34933 in Trail Running
    • #63879 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Feb - Dec.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Trail starts on rock outcrop off of Bucket Of Blood with a small but steep roll in. Sign on tree.........hard to missSmile You're in for a bit of fun on this trail. Some tight turns and tight trees but nothing that want stop you from threading the needle Theres roots and the odd small stump to negotiate. But that's half the fun, right?Smile

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 32 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 726 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 3,849 rides
  • Last: Sep 16, 2026
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on Sep 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.03 (55 votes)
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      Trail Products

      4.1 ★★★★★
      55 Ratings
      5 ★ 29%
      4 ★ 55%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★ 4%
      1 ★ 2%

      4 Reviews & Comments

      thedrago
      I rode Cumberland for the first time the last few days expecting typical BC trail ratings. It’s not. It’s amazing riding, but closer to Bellingham ratings. I know there’s some unsanctioned, way harder stuff in the area. This network is very accessible and very top notch. Some of the best I’ve ridden. I spent the first day picking my way down Blue’s, expecting Nelson, Revy or Whistler level difficulty. Once I calibrated, let it rip. It’s as good as those other places, IMO.
      Bergermeister19
      This trail is not great. The intro feature is fun but the rest of it is basically just washed out pretty boring flat corners. Not sure where the black diamond rating is from either.

      If you want a black tech run drop bucket of blood from the same point.
      laurawarr
      The entrance feature is fun, and I was hoping for more rocks like that, but it turns into more janky flow. Overall still a nice trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bear Buns located?
      Bear Buns is located in Cumberland trail network, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cumberland trail network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.59861, -125.05945.
      ▼ How hard is Bear Buns?
      Bear Buns is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bear Buns?
      Bear Buns has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 410 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,114 ft to 1,521 ft.
      ▼ How long is Bear Buns?
      Bear Buns is 3,885 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bear Buns?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bear Buns. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bear Buns?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bear Buns are:
      • July (384 activities)
      • May (378 activities)
      • June (275 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bear Buns? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bear Buns are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bear Buns?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Bear Buns. The trail is 3,885 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bear Buns?
      Bear Buns is a very popular trail. There have been 18,040 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,794 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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