more stats
3,251 ft
Distance
137 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:07:08
Avg time
97 ft
Altitude change
3,767 ft
Altitude min
3,864 ft
Altitude max
3,767 ft
Altitude start
3,865 ft
Altitude end
3%
Grade
-18%
Grade max
22.3%
Grade min
2,051 ft
Distance climb
938 ft
Distance down
259 ft
Distance flat
00:07:08
Avg time

Cutting Edge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Kimberley Area Trails
    Kimberley, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #120202 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #117959 in E-Biking
    • #88589 in Trail Running
    • #149639 in Hiking
    • #31739 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,215 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,675 in E-Biking
    • #5,136 in Trail Running
    • #9,044 in Hiking
    • #996 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Ladder Bridge

A much more enjoyable way to ascend to the Duck Pond Plateau. Allows you to take singletrack all the way to Keivers instead of the old road that the original Edge trail turns into.

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SkinniesWooden features
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 283 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Cutting Edge Trail Reports

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Oct 4, 2026 @ 2:56pm (America/Edmonton)
Oct 4, 2026
Trail clear
Aug 26, 2026 @ 7:02pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 26, 2026
Trail clear
Aug 24, 2026 @ 8:41am (America/Edmonton)
Aug 24, 2026
Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
Aug 6, 2026 @ 1:06pm (America/Edmonton)
Aug 6, 2026
Put in screws and hammered in nails on rock ramp/ trail clear.
May 28, 2026 @ 3:30pm (America/Edmonton)
May 28, 2026
Trail clear
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Status:
on Oct 4, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 1.0 • 14 miles • 1,892 ft • 9 • Loop •
      Concept route for winter grooming. Not Official.
      3.5 ★★★★★
      2 Ratings
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      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 50%
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      1 ★

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cutting Edge located?
      Cutting Edge is located in Kimberley Area Trails, Kimberley, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kimberley Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.66211, -115.98935.
      ▼ How hard is Cutting Edge?
      Cutting Edge is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cutting Edge?
      Cutting Edge has 137 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 42 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,767 ft to 3,864 ft.
      ▼ Is Cutting Edge a point to point trail?
      Cutting Edge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cutting Edge?
      Cutting Edge is 3,251 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cutting Edge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cutting Edge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cutting Edge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cutting Edge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cutting Edge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Cutting Edge. The trail is 3,251 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cutting Edge?
      Cutting Edge is a very popular trail. There have been 1,513 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,488 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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