more stats
1,598 ft
Distance
-120 ft
Descent
00:05:02
Avg time
-120 ft
Altitude change
776 ft
Altitude min
896 ft
Altitude max
896 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-35.2%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
1,598 ft
Distance down
00:05:02
Avg time

Genesis Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forbidden Plateau
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 15 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124498 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #65804 in E-Biking
    • #213703 in Trail Running
    • #152237 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,448 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,178 in E-Biking
    • #11,713 in Trail Running
    • #9,318 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Fun technical trail with lots of rock slabs. Entrance across from exit of Cliffe Ave. Follow orange flagging. The feature rock slab is a steep triple tiered rock, this feature is optional and easily missed.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
Rock slabsRocky

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 11 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 145 rides
  • Last: Oct 21, 2026
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Genesis Trail Reports

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May 17, 2026 @ 7:15pm (America/Vancouver)
May 17, 2026
Open and dusty. Barely a trail.
Nov 9, 2025 @ 12:06am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 9, 2025
reporter Confusing to follow, braids and dirt bike tracks branching all over
Sep 20, 2022 @ 11:06pm
Sep 20, 2022
This is NOT Scarface. This is Genesis. Follow orange flagging. Exit is shared with Scarface.
Sep 14, 2022 @ 9:53am
Sep 14, 2022
All clear
Oct 14, 2020 @ 10:56am
Oct 14, 2020
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Status:
on May 17, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.99 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to genesis-511 trailhead (49.644360, -125.117510)

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      Techy Multi Level Rock Face
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Genesis located?
      Genesis is located in Forbidden Plateau, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Forbidden Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.64436, -125.11751.
      ▼ How hard is Genesis?
      Genesis is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Genesis?
      The trail has 120 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 776 ft to 896 ft.
      ▼ Is Genesis a point to point trail?
      Yes, Genesis is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Genesis?
      Genesis is 1,598 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Genesis?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Genesis. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Genesis?
      Genesis is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Genesis? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Genesis are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Genesis?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Genesis. The trail is 1,598 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Genesis?
      Genesis is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,143 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,135 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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