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1.4 miles
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-966 ft
Descent
00:13:15
Avg time
-940 ft
Altitude change
821 ft
Altitude min
1,761 ft
Altitude max
1,761 ft
Altitude start
821 ft
Altitude end
-12.408%
Grade
-47.664%
Grade max
5.039%
Grade min
715 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
114 ft
Distance flat
00:13:15
Avg time
Gecko Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaForbidden Plateau
Cumberland, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 25 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonFeb - Dec.
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailJump, Rock Face
Recent logging activities in area. Trails may not be fully rideable and may differ from route on trailforks. Please ride with caution.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 29 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 302 rides
- Last: Jun 28, 2026
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Directions to gecko trailhead
(49.655680, -125.141740)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gecko
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Where is Gecko located?
Gecko is located in Forbidden Plateau, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Forbidden Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65568, -125.14174.
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How hard is Gecko?
Gecko is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.408%.
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What is the elevation gain for Gecko?
Gecko has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 966 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 821 ft to 1,761 ft.
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Is Gecko a point to point trail?
Yes, Gecko is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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