more stats
4,546 ft
Distance
135 ft
Climb
-493 ft
Descent
00:17:38
Avg time
-359 ft
Altitude change
800 ft
Altitude min
1,271 ft
Altitude max
1,158 ft
Altitude start
800 ft
Altitude end
-7.889%
Grade
-28.435%
Grade max
27.457%
Grade min
996 ft
Distance climb
3,550 ft
Distance down
00:17:38
Avg time

Dust Witch Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forbidden Plateau
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #116078 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102261 in E-Biking
    • #216880 in Trail Running
    • #247624 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Road building, including heavy vehicle and blasting activities. Please stay out. Listed end date is Dec 22nd, 2018.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Trail Supporters
  • Ryder
    Sponsor
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dust Witch Trail Reports

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Apr 22, 2025 @ 5:33pm
Apr 22, 2025
We could not find this trail. Possibly does not exist. There is a logging road in its place. Can someone verify?
May 24, 2023 @ 11:13pm
May 24, 2023
 All clear from Rudy's
Sep 20, 2022 @ 10:49pm
Sep 20, 2022
Sep 20, 2022 @ 10:49pm
Sep 20, 2022
 Rideable now off of Rudy’s Revenge since logging operations.
Sep 14, 2022 @ 9:52am
Sep 14, 2022
 not accessible from goat head but is running great after grimstead.
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on Apr 22, 2025
Avg: 4.27 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to dust-witch trailhead (49.640010, -125.135080)
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      Aug 5, 2021 @ 6:43pm
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      Feb 27, 2016 @ 4:23pm
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      Courtenay BC - Dustwitch
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      3:28 | 523 | Feb 1, 2021 , Cumberland
      Dust Witch 12:17
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      17:10 | 375 | Jun 29, 2020 , Cumberland
      Rudys/Dustwitch - Forbidden Plateau
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      3:39 | 370 | May 5, 2019 , Cumberland

      Trail Products

      4.5 ★★★★★
      13 Ratings
      5 ★ 62%
      4 ★ 23%
      3 ★ 15%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      cmsilver90
      First part is a big hike a bike?
      Mid section is missing from clear cutting. Last section is rising great though.
      senatorsrule65
      Besides the initial climb and getting lost part of the trail due to clear cutting it was awesome fun!
      monsieurgage monsieurgage
      Not a bad trail. Mostly downhill from the exit of Rudy's. Rock rolls to fast but supported corners, very loose in the dry of course.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dust Witch located?
      Dust Witch is located in Forbidden Plateau, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Forbidden Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.64001, -125.13508.
      ▼ How hard is Dust Witch?
      Dust Witch is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 7.889%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dust Witch?
      Dust Witch has 135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 493 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 800 ft to 1,271 ft.
      ▼ Is Dust Witch a point to point trail?
      Dust Witch is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Dust Witch?
      Dust Witch is 4,546 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dust Witch?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Dust Witch. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dust Witch?
      Dust Witch is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Dust Witch? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dust Witch are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dust Witch?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Dust Witch. The trail is 4,546 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dust Witch?
      Dust Witch is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 226 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 220 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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