4,390 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-778 ft
Descent
00:13:21
Avg time
Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Cakewalk Trail
  • Dream Wizards
    since 2000
    Builder
  • Dream Wizards
    since 2000
    Maintainer

Cakewalk Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular direction shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #1581 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40361 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking

Cakewalk was build as a easier alternative to the other downhill trails, but don’t let the name fool you. The trail is old, wet, rooty, rocky and has not seen very much maintenance. This is a downhill trail with a few optional challenges if you know where to look. Cakewalk has become a popular way to access Full Nelson.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cakewalk mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -770 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,451 ft
  • Altitude max
    2,229 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,229 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,460 ft
  • Grade
    -17.5%
  • Grade max
    -64.7%
  • Grade min
    5%
  • Distance climb
    230 ft
  • Distance down
    4,072 ft
  • Distance flat
    85 ft
  • Avg time
    00:13:21
  • Avg reverse time
    00:19:53
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Status:
on Mar 13, 2023
Snow Packed
Avg: 4.3 (47 votes)
Your vote: 0

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  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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  • Variable
  • Ideal
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      Directions to cakewalk trailhead (49.740900, -123.034420)

      Outside Logo Articles

      Video: All The Episodes From Full Enduro
      Jan 1, 2020 from pinkbike.com
      Zoe Dawson is a Squamish local who has been riding XC for years, but her skills simply didn't translate to enduro...
      Video: The Privateer Puts His Training to the Test on the Pinkbike Hot Lap
      Dec 11, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      The Privateer, Adam Price, takes on the Pinkbike Hot Lap.
      Video: Eddie Masters & Matt Walker Send The Brodie 8-Ball Down The Pinkbike Hot Lap
      Sep 11, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      See Eddie Masters and Matt Walker tackle the Pinkbike Hot Lap on a Brodie 8-Ball from 2002.
      update trails status or condition

      Cakewalk Trail Reports

      statusdatedescription
      Mar 13, 2023 @ 10:44pm
      Mar 13, 2023
      		 About 8in of snow on the top part. Clear after the first wooded drop with a few snow patches.
      Jan 21, 2023 @ 6:59pm
      Jan 21, 2023
      Jan 15, 2023 @ 8:41am
      Jan 15, 2023
      		 Overall good shape. Not even a hint of snow. Some puddles and drainage issues in the notorious spots
      Oct 10, 2022 @ 4:10pm
      Oct 10, 2022
      		 Dusty and sandy. No traction in some spots. Still worth the ride.
      Sep 25, 2022 @ 3:28pm
      Sep 25, 2022
      		 super dry, loose, dusty, slippery
      view all reports »

      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 12 rides
      • 9 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 217 rides
      • 11 miles avg distance
      All
      • 2,856 rides
      • Last: Mar 24, 2023

      Photos

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      24 |
      Aug 23, 2022 @ 12:00am
      Aug 23, 2022
      437 |
      Jun 11, 2017 @ 7:50am
      Jun 11, 2017
      854 |
      Jun 10, 2017 @ 11:56pm
      Jun 10, 2017
      1,363 |
      Jun 1, 2015 @ 4:36pm
      Jun 1, 2015

      Routes with this trail

      titledistance
      Mr. Shraap's Turkeyday Enduro Epic25 miles
      The Gryphon 2017 race18 miles
      Good Friday25 miles

      Trail Products

      Pinkbike Articles

      Jan 1, 2020
      Video: All The Episodes From Full Enduro Video: All The Episodes From Full Enduro
      Zoe Dawson is a Squamish local who has been riding XC for years, but her skills simply didn't translate to enduro...
      Dec 11, 2019
      Video: The Privateer Puts His Training to the Test on the Pinkbike Hot Lap Video: The Privateer Puts His Training to the Test on the Pinkbike Hot Lap
      The Privateer, Adam Price, takes on the Pinkbike Hot Lap.
      Sep 11, 2019
      Video: Eddie Masters &amp; Matt Walker Send The Brodie 8-Ball Down The Pinkbike Hot Lap Video: Eddie Masters & Matt Walker Send The Brodie 8-Ball Down The Pinkbike Hot Lap
      See Eddie Masters and Matt Walker tackle the Pinkbike Hot Lap on a Brodie 8-Ball from 2002.

      17 Reviews & Comments

      • + 1
      i-do-blues (Jul 31, 2022 at 21:52)
      Big thanks to Dream Wizards. This re-boot is so fun!
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      sixohfourx (Jun 28, 2022 at 20:53)
      It’s open and amazing! Such a wicked trail
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      Qleroy (Jun 5, 2022 at 0:15)
      Amazing Trail even in the wet !
      If you love roots, rocks and oldskool, cakewalk is the one !
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      Abelk124 (May 29, 2022 at 12:47)
      We are checking it out today, I will let you guys know
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      Abelk124 (May 29, 2022 at 12:47)
      I believe it is open now,
      [Reply]
      • - 2
      shuette (May 7, 2022 at 2:32)
      honestly is this a joke?? Ive seen whole tail networks built in the time that its taken to "fix this trail".....
      [Reply]
      • + 1
      Jsaper (Apr 13, 2022 at 6:29)
      Still closed due to trail maintenance.
      [Reply]
      • + 1
      slowerthanmydentist (Apr 5, 2022 at 8:55)
      Is this an april fools joke?
      [Reply]
      • - 1
      Caiokv (Apr 1, 2022 at 0:08)
      It's open!
      [Reply]
      • + 1
      karleneloudon (Feb 21, 2022 at 12:33)
      Still closed.

      A huge thanks to all the trail builders. Stoked to see the new build when it's ready! ♥️
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      manbearpiig (Aug 14, 2021 at 8:55)
      Is the trail open for business yet?
      [Reply]
      • + 1
      Sun2306 (Aug 14, 2021 at 11:13)
      Probably not, they will be quick on the update when it is. They will probably open it when it isn't so dry (though that also runs the risk of opening it in the wet.. impossible to know.)
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      ddsquampton (Jul 2, 2021 at 10:49)
      Closed for trail work on Friday 2nd July
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      seldomused (Mar 29, 2021 at 15:23)
      The trail was closed on March 13, 2021
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      tbonetbone (Sep 1, 2020 at 6:11)
      This trail is dangerously unmaintained. Be very careful where the wooden cribbing is rotting and the trail surface is falling through. Multiple sections are unrideable and needs immediate attention from the responsible organization (Sorca? BC Parks?)
      [Reply]
      • + 1
      diegorides (Jul 6, 2018 at 20:56)
      Few fun parts but trail needs desperate love. So many parts where the trail disappears due to erosion. In other parts the creek washed everything away. It could really use some work done on it.
      [Reply]
      • + 0
      stewspooner KCTS (Aug 10, 2017 at 13:11)
      Lots of fun sections, with utter crap in between. Could be a great trail with a bit of love.
      [Reply]





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