4,390 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-778 ft
Descent
00:15:29
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 (6 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 [+]
    • 80 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
    00:15:29
  • Avg reverse time
    00:07:19
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Avg: 4.31 (59 votes)
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  • Prevalent Mud
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      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...
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      The Privateer, Adam Price, takes on the Pinkbike Hot Lap.
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      Sep 11, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      See Eddie Masters and Matt Walker tackle the Pinkbike Hot Lap on a Brodie 8-Ball from 2002.
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      Cakewalk Trail Reports

      statusdatedescription
      Apr 4, 2025 @ 3:44pm
      Apr 4, 2025
      		 reporter few small puddles
      Feb 3, 2025 @ 7:19pm
      Feb 3, 2025
      		 reporter
      Nov 30, 2024 @ 12:23pm
      Nov 30, 2024
      		 reporter
      Oct 13, 2024 @ 1:53pm
      Oct 13, 2024
      Aug 22, 2024 @ 6:09pm
      Aug 22, 2024
      		 Trees are now cleared in picture below.
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 7 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 39 rides
      • 10 miles avg distance
      All
      • 700 rides
      • Last: Apr 18, 2025

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      Jun 10, 2017 @ 11:56pm
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      Jun 11, 2017 @ 7:50am
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      Jun 1, 2015 @ 4:36pm
      Jun 1, 2015
      38 |
      Oct 11, 2023 @ 5:34pm
      Oct 11, 2023

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      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.

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