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1.4 miles
Distance
1,793 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:32:26
Avg time
1,790 ft
Altitude change
715 ft
Altitude min
2,504 ft
Altitude max
715 ft
Altitude start
2,503 ft
Altitude end
24%
Grade
-4.4%
Grade max
77.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
105 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:32:26
Avg time

Cloudbase Grind Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mackenzie
    Pemberton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #178400 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #140001 in E-Biking
    • #8001 in Trail Running
    • #1469 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #8,235 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #6,832 in E-Biking
    • #297 in Trail Running
    • #115 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail was built as an uphill (grind) hike & fly to access to the lower paraglide launch. It was also designed for Pemberton classic old-school mountain bike descent, being steep, loose, exposed side hill, no berms, and considerable sharp talus rock.
Enjoyable for a steep hike or a hard-core descent.

Disclaimer

This trail was buit as both a hiking trail and adventurous descent for experienced old-school riders who don't complain.

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Cloudbase Grind Trail Reports

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Apr 28, 2024 @ 12:32pm
Apr 28, 2024
 Some trees down but can be climbed over pretty easily
Mar 11, 2023 @ 9:34am
Mar 11, 2023
Aug 26, 2022 @ 8:42pm
Aug 26, 2022
Over 50% of the trail buffed by rake starting from the top down. Also the lower entrance trimmed and buffed - Aerothlon prep
May 11, 2021 @ 7:26am
May 11, 2021
 Hiking well up hill, a couple of downed trees. Nice flight down.
Apr 10, 2021 @ 4:43pm
Apr 10, 2021
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Avg: 3.44 (5 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

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      Aerothlon run/hike route 2022
      6 miles • 3,503 ft • 3 • Point to Point • Race •
      https://www.aerothlon.com/
      3
      Aerothlon Run Course 2022
      6 miles • 3,503 ft • 3 • Point to Point • Race •
      https://www.aerothlon.com/

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      12 Reviews & Comments

      maxlatchmore
      Is this trail walkable in winter? Snow shoe or hiking boots
      kyleleitch kyleleitch
      More than 50% of the trail has been buffed (mostly the top half) by the PVTA in preparation for the Aerothlon run/hike-fly-bike event on Sunday July 17th 2022
      Woodyvalley
      Classic hike & fly trail for paragliding.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cloudbase Grind located?
      Cloudbase Grind is located in Mackenzie, Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mackenzie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.33489, -122.79425.
      ▼ How hard is Cloudbase Grind?
      Cloudbase Grind is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 24%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cloudbase Grind?
      Cloudbase Grind has 1,793 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 715 ft to 2,504 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cloudbase Grind?
      Cloudbase Grind is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cloudbase Grind?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cloudbase Grind. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cloudbase Grind? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cloudbase Grind are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cloudbase Grind?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Cloudbase Grind. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cloudbase Grind?
      Cloudbase Grind is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 330 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 230 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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