more stats
1,470 ft
Distance
-78 ft
Descent
00:01:47
Avg time
-78 ft
Altitude change
725 ft
Altitude min
804 ft
Altitude max
803 ft
Altitude start
725 ft
Altitude end
-5.3%
Grade
-17.3%
Grade max
1,339 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:01:47
Avg time

Cheatwater Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Duck Lake Trails
    Powell River, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #27659 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38280 in E-Biking
    • #154489 in Trail Running
    • #104000 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #1,344 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,624 in E-Biking
    • #9,413 in Trail Running
    • #5,564 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Year Opened
    2022

This new line was developed on an old Community Forest Spur Road. created for a connector from the bottom of Sweetwater to Branch 1 for the purpose of Island Cup Race route.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 83 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Cheatwater Trail Reports

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Aug 22, 2024 @ 6:40pm
Aug 22, 2024
reporter Needs trimming as just slightly overgrown in parts.
Dec 23, 2023 @ 3:51am
Dec 23, 2023
reporter
Oct 12, 2023 @ 8:55pm
Oct 12, 2023
Needs brushing
Oct 6, 2023 @ 6:05am
Oct 6, 2023
reporter Needs a weed whacked and a blower to clean trail. But in good shape
Jun 12, 2023 @ 11:34am
Jun 12, 2023
reporter Needs brushing
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Status:
on Aug 22, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 3.84 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cheatwater located?
      Cheatwater is located in Duck Lake Trails, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Duck Lake Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.8572, -124.40901.
      ▼ How hard is Cheatwater?
      Cheatwater is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cheatwater?
      The trail has 78 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 725 ft to 804 ft.
      ▼ Is Cheatwater a point to point trail?
      Cheatwater is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cheatwater?
      Cheatwater is 1,470 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cheatwater?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cheatwater. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cheatwater?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cheatwater are:
      • July (12 activities)
      • October (7 activities)
      • June (6 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cheatwater? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cheatwater are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cheatwater?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Cheatwater. The trail is 1,470 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cheatwater?
      Cheatwater is a moderately popular trail. There have been 227 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 244 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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