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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
    #159418 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #339313 in Trail Running
    • #320903 in Hiking
    • #24237 in Horseback
    • #69628 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #7,863 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #13,595 in Trail Running
    • #13,154 in Hiking
    • #522 in Horseback
    • #2,453 in Gravel Biking
  • 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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Cinnabar Mining... Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 7:50pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 5, 2026
The South Chilcotin Mountains Park is now open! A local wrangler recently cleared Lower Gun Creek, Spruce Main, WD and Mid-Tyaughton creek....
Jul 23, 2026 @ 2:03pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 23, 2026
South Chilcotin Mountains Park, Big Creek Park, and the surrounding area are closed due to the Bonanza Creek wildfire. Please see the BC Wildfire...
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:...
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Ideal
Avg: 3.21 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 10 minutes to ride Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section). The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section)?
      Cinnabar Mining Road (upper section) is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 109 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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