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1.6 miles
Distance
1,068 ft
Climb
-17 ft
Descent
00:45:33
Avg time
1,049 ft
Altitude change
5,960 ft
Altitude min
7,011 ft
Altitude max
5,960 ft
Altitude start
7,008 ft
Altitude end
12.2%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
76.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
663 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:45:33
Avg time

Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park
    Gold Bridge, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Global Ranking
    #190108 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #265846 in Trail Running
    • #275634 in Hiking
    • #16540 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

Old mining road double track, as it continues, from the High Trail single track split, to the top of the ridge. Various road splits in the alpine. Multi-use, so ride in control on the decent - hikers and horses may be coming up.

NOTE: As this trail is wholly inside the Park, no motorized uses are permitted.

Going up is gut-wrenching climb, after coming up the High Trail from Tyuaghton Lake. The whole of the mining road/High Trail access is also locally known as "The Puker" if done as an uphill. Good views and riding options from the top.

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Jul 13, 2025 @ 9:01am
Jul 13, 2025
Top portion is pretty chunky, lower portion is in good shape
Sep 16, 2024 @ 2:39pm
Sep 16, 2024
Pushed up this September 14th to access North Cinnabar, wet snow/sleet at the top on the ridge making things real cold. Overall road is in good...
Jun 23, 2024 @ 9:55am
Jun 23, 2024
All trails in South Chilcotin Mountains park are open EXCLUDING Lower Gun Creek Trail below Gun Meadows. Expect early season riding conditions:...
Aug 2, 2023 @ 5:42pm
Aug 2, 2023
SCMP CLOSED due to Downton Lake fire https://bcparks.ca/south-chilcotin-mountains-park/#park-advisory-details-container
Aug 12, 2020 @ 7:45am
Aug 12, 2020
Wet spots, but you just blow through them and have fun :P. All good.
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        Directions to cinnabar-mining-road-upper-section trailhead (50.958350, -122.831620)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section)

        Where is Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section) located?
        Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section) is located in South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park, Gold Bridge, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the South Chilcotin Mountains Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.95835, -122.83162.
        How hard is Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section)?
        Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section) is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 12.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section)?
        Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section) has 1,068 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 17 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,960 ft to 7,011 ft.
        How long is Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section)?
        Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section) is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.

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