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3,675 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-325 ft
Descent
00:06:34
Avg time
-278 ft
Altitude change
1,555 ft
Altitude min
1,833 ft
Altitude max
1,833 ft
Altitude start
1,555 ft
Altitude end
-7.6%
Grade
-36.4%
Grade max
18.2%
Grade min
577 ft
Distance climb
2,497 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:06:34
Avg time

Blockhead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cumberland trail network
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #723 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3119 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    April - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face

Fun flow single track trail starting in a cutblock and then into the trees and is a great trail for after connecting to numbskulls.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 25 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 527 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 4,535 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blockhead

        ▼ Where is Blockhead located?
        Blockhead 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 49.5976, -125.07507.
        ▼ How hard is Blockhead?
        Blockhead is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blockhead?
        Blockhead has 47 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 325 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,555 ft to 1,833 ft.
        ▼ Is Blockhead a point to point trail?
        Blockhead is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Blockhead?
        Blockhead is 3,675 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blockhead?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Blockhead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blockhead?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blockhead are:
        • October (536 activities)
        • July (535 activities)
        • August (311 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Blockhead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blockhead are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Blockhead?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Blockhead. The trail is 3,675 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Blockhead?
        Blockhead is a very popular trail. There have been 23,198 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 22,742 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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