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3,251 ft
Distance
137 ft
Climb
-42 ft
Descent
00:06:48
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
00:06:48
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
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #88590 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65333 in E-Biking
    • #50007 in Trail Running
    • #98600 in Hiking
  • 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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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 37 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 271 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Aug 26, 2026 @ 7:02pm (America/Edmonton)
13 hours
 Trail clear
Aug 24, 2026 @ 8:41am (America/Edmonton)
3 days
 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
Apr 12, 2026 @ 2:34pm (America/Edmonton)
Apr 12, 2026
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on Aug 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Kimberley Trails Winter Grooming Route 2025/26
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cutting Edge

        ▼ 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.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cutting Edge?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cutting Edge are:
        • May (20 activities)
        • June (16 activities)
        • August (15 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ 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 9 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 1,454 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,428 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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