more stats
2,821 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-376 ft
Descent
00:06:25
Avg time
-371 ft
Altitude change
1,029 ft
Altitude min
1,400 ft
Altitude max
1,400 ft
Altitude start
1,029 ft
Altitude end
-28.53%
Grade max
5.075%
Grade min
106 ft
Distance climb
2,715 ft
Distance down
00:06:25
Avg time

Black Dog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forbidden Plateau
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113621 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92126 in E-Biking
    • #338447 in Trail Running
    • #159127 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,858 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,803 in E-Biking
    • #13,563 in Trail Running
    • #10,313 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Feb - Dec.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Face

Super fast and flowy Never need to pedal.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsFlowyJumpsRock slabsRocky

Trail Supporters

  • Ryder
    Sponsor

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Black Dog Trail Reports

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Apr 19, 2025 @ 10:39am
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Feb 8, 2023 @ 9:26am
Feb 8, 2023
Rocks are slippery in spots but otherwise, the trail is running well.
Jun 30, 2019 @ 10:52am
Jun 30, 2019
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on Apr 19, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.04 (18 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to black-dog trailhead (49.656710, -125.129820)

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      5:05 | 433 | Sep 25, 2015 , Cumberland
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      3:24 | 132 | Feb 4, 2014 , Cumberland
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      2:01 | 129 | Feb 4, 2014 , Cumberland
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      0:23 | 943 | Aug 31, 2014 , Cumberland
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      18 Ratings
      5 ★ 44%
      4 ★ 22%
      3 ★ 22%
      2 ★ 6%
      1 ★ 6%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Dog located?
      Black Dog is located in Forbidden Plateau, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Forbidden Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65671, -125.12982.
      ▼ How hard is Black Dog?
      Black Dog is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Dog?
      Black Dog has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 376 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,029 ft to 1,400 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Dog a point to point trail?
      Black Dog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black Dog?
      Black Dog is 2,821 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Dog?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Dog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Dog?
      Black Dog is best visited during: Feb - Dec..
      ▼ How do I access Black Dog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Dog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Black Dog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Black Dog. The trail is 2,821 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Black Dog?
      Black Dog is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,094 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,080 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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