more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-309 ft
Descent
00:11:41
Avg time
-258 ft
Altitude change
3,573 ft
Altitude min
3,831 ft
Altitude max
3,831 ft
Altitude start
3,573 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
12.3%
Grade min
1,148 ft
Distance climb
4,003 ft
Distance down
1,923 ft
Distance flat
00:11:41
Avg time

Drainpipe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cranbrook Community Forest
    Cranbrook, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #69736 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27032 in E-Biking
    • #138447 in Trail Running
    • #154884 in Hiking
    • #32223 in Horseback
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,405 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,799 in E-Biking
    • #8,000 in Trail Running
    • #9,703 in Hiking
    • #642 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    FLNROD

As the name states, this is a smooth, fast and flowy trail that will drain you out of the forest. It is a nice option if your legs are not in the mood for the climb to the Upper Lookout. The options at the end of the trail are to either take the right fork and add Bonzai and Pole Dancer to your ride, or keep left to access Mid-Knight's Express.

Tags
Flowy

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 94 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 526 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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on Oct 11, 2026
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Avg: 3.76 (7 votes)
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      9:49 | 437 | Aug 6, 2021 , Cranbrook
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drainpipe located?
      Drainpipe is located in Cranbrook Community Forest, Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cranbrook Community Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.53118, -115.69847.
      ▼ How hard is Drainpipe?
      Drainpipe is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drainpipe?
      Drainpipe has 51 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 309 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,573 ft to 3,831 ft.
      ▼ How long is Drainpipe?
      Drainpipe is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drainpipe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drainpipe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Drainpipe?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Drainpipe are:
      • July (67 activities)
      • May (46 activities)
      • June (46 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Drainpipe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drainpipe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drainpipe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Drainpipe. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drainpipe?
      Drainpipe is a very popular trail. There have been 1,068 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,057 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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