more stats
1,768 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:05:45
Avg time
-14 ft
Altitude change
2,565 ft
Altitude min
2,604 ft
Altitude max
2,604 ft
Altitude start
2,589 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-10.5%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
505 ft
Distance climb
840 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:05:45
Avg time

Carters Cut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Greenway/Forests for the World
    Smithers, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Nordic Skiing
    • 100 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #131668 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49900 in Trail Running
    • #100734 in Hiking
    • #26490 in Nordic Skiing
    • #2111 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,828 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,754 in Trail Running
    • #5,366 in Hiking
    • #1,307 in Nordic Skiing
    • #193 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Very technical, fun & twisty trail. Numerous TTF's as well as a cool, old school skinny log ride over a swampy section.

Access Info

Carters Cut is accessed off of Bears just before Bears ends at Freds, or from the Sawmill Trail. Watch for trail signs.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BridgesSkinniesTight and twisty

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 12 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 355 rides
  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Carters Cut Trail Reports

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on Aug 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Carters Cut located?
      Carters Cut is located in Greenway/Forests for the World, Smithers, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Greenway/Forests for the World trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 53.87524, -122.83083.
      ▼ How hard is Carters Cut?
      Carters Cut is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Carters Cut?
      Carters Cut has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,565 ft to 2,604 ft.
      ▼ How long is Carters Cut?
      Carters Cut is 1,768 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Carters Cut?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Carters Cut. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Carters Cut?
      Carters Cut is best visited during: year round.
      ▼ How do I access Carters Cut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Carters Cut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Carters Cut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Carters Cut. The trail is 1,768 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Carters Cut?
      Carters Cut is a very popular trail. There have been 1,953 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,014 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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