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994 ft
Distance
-304 ft
Descent
00:03:00
Avg time
-304 ft
Altitude change
1,875 ft
Altitude min
2,179 ft
Altitude max
2,179 ft
Altitude start
1,873 ft
Altitude end
-30.6%
Grade
-54.6%
Grade max
-7.2%
Grade min
994 ft
Distance down
00:03:00
Avg time

Devils Throat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Sumas Mountain
    Abbotsford, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #84316 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Short steep trail, and hey you get to ride through a giant devil cut-out so it's worth doing once at least. Shoots you right into World Cup which is all downhill as well.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 4 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 22 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 170 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Devils Throat Trail Reports

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Sep 3, 2026 @ 2:25pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 3, 2026
 Trail in great shape. Great to see the entrance “throat” back up😝. Exit ramp in need of some repair
Aug 17, 2026 @ 10:01am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 17, 2026
 Broken ramp at end of trail
Jul 2, 2026 @ 8:39am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 2, 2026
 Tree down on steep slope about halfway down. chainsaw or big handsaw
May 4, 2026 @ 7:17pm (America/Vancouver)
May 4, 2026
 Broken slat on bottom bridge near World Cup entrance.
Oct 15, 2025 @ 10:11am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 15, 2025
 Tree down
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Ideal
Avg: 3.89 (13 votes)
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        Directions to devils-throat trailhead (49.118180, -122.160390)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Devils Throat

        ▼ Where is Devils Throat located?
        Devils Throat is located in Sumas Mountain, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Sumas Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.11818, -122.16039.
        ▼ How hard is Devils Throat?
        Devils Throat is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 30.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Devils Throat?
        The trail has 304 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,875 ft to 2,179 ft.
        ▼ Is Devils Throat a point to point trail?
        Yes, Devils Throat is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Devils Throat?
        Devils Throat is 994 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Devils Throat?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Devils Throat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Devils Throat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Devils Throat are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Devils Throat?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Devils Throat. The trail is 994 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Devils Throat?
        Devils Throat is a moderately popular trail. There have been 720 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 743 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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