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4.3 miles
Distance
865 ft
Climb
-863 ft
Descent
00:45:04
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
1,444 ft
Altitude min
1,657 ft
Altitude max
1,516 ft
Altitude start
1,519 ft
Altitude end
-40.6%
Grade max
44.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,871 ft
Distance flat
00:45:04
Avg time

Cactus Trails Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Beatton River
    Fort St. John, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #59824 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #136958 in E-Biking
    • #98310 in Trail Running
    • #289227 in Hiking
    • #16141 in Snowshoeing
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,922 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #6,663 in E-Biking
    • #5,681 in Trail Running
    • #12,217 in Hiking
    • #978 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    dry weather trail
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2004

Cactus Trails - Crown land - single track - windy, dips and drops

Access Info

Past Fort St. John, right on '103 road. Go 8 km's and trail on left.

Tags
Family friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 32 rides
  • Last: Sep 30, 2026
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Cactus Trails Trail Reports

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May 5, 2026 @ 7:11pm (America/Dawson_Creek)
May 5, 2026
 The trail is dry but does have a couple fallen trees
Apr 22, 2025 @ 5:51pm
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025 @ 3:25pm
Apr 22, 2025
 In great shape! Beautiful trail ride very scenic.
May 1, 2022 @ 9:01pm
May 1, 2022
 Dry dirt where the sun hits, but in the trees the mud was sticky. A couple puddles of wet sand by the big washout. Should be in good condition in...
Oct 28, 2021 @ 2:26pm
Oct 28, 2021
 Trails getting beat up and washed out. Need repair. I won't be back.
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on May 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Jxroussel Jxroussel
      Very XC style riding, the east side is more flowy and fast than the west side. Great workout.
      WolfEclipse
      I have been waiting a while for it to show up on here now I am all happy and the trail is great
      crumpitbiker crumpitbiker
      Excellent and well built trail network. Great views and fun times.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cactus Trails located?
      Cactus Trails is located in Beatton River, Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Beatton River trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 56.2818, -120.70712.
      ▼ How hard is Cactus Trails?
      Cactus Trails is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cactus Trails?
      Cactus Trails has 865 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 863 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,444 ft to 1,657 ft.
      ▼ Is Cactus Trails a point to point trail?
      Cactus Trails is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cactus Trails?
      Cactus Trails is 4.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cactus Trails?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cactus Trails. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cactus Trails?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cactus Trails are:
      • April (3 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • July (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cactus Trails? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cactus Trails are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cactus Trails?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 45 minutes to ride Cactus Trails. The trail is 4.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cactus Trails?
      Cactus Trails is a very popular trail. There have been 288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 323 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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