more stats
1,378 ft
Distance
-260 ft
Descent
00:12:59
Avg time
-260 ft
Altitude change
1,340 ft
Altitude min
1,600 ft
Altitude max
1,600 ft
Altitude start
1,339 ft
Altitude end
-18.9%
Grade
-42.1%
Grade max
-3.8%
Grade min
1,378 ft
Distance down
00:12:59
Avg time

Mandatory Caution Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Woodlot
    Maple Ridge, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #89805 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #125678 in Trail Running
    • #130331 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Log Ride, Skinny

Overall a steep natural technical trail with lots of woodwork from skinnies & log rides to drops & jumps, some mandatory, some optional. Most woodwork was rebuilt in 2023. (Note: features at the exit of trail were not rebuilt as it is expected this portion of the trail will be logged within the next couple of years)

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 114 rides
  • Last: Sep 5, 2026
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Mandatory Caution Trail Reports

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Jun 10, 2026 @ 2:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 10, 2026
 reporter Bottom of trail repaired. Fresh dirt on landings and a couple berms. Rebuilt a small wood feature near the bottom. Added a downramp to one of the...
May 17, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/Vancouver)
May 17, 2026
 trail is currently open. may close unexpectedly for logging.
May 16, 2026 @ 10:27am (America/Vancouver)
May 16, 2026
tree cleared on May 11, my buddy and I were able to drag it :) Forgot to post.
Apr 23, 2026 @ 4:31pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 23, 2026
 Fallen tree in middle portion of trail about 6" in diameter. Will likely need a saw due to its positioning between other trees. Too high to ride over.
Apr 11, 2026 @ 6:04pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 11, 2026
 reporter Trail has been re-opened. Watch for soft dirt at the end.
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Status:
on Jun 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4 (27 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Trail Products

      4.1 ★★★★★
      27 Ratings
      5 ★ 48%
      4 ★ 26%
      3 ★ 15%
      2 ★ 4%
      1 ★ 7%

      6 Reviews & Comments

      gnarcissist gnarcissist
      The new work is fantastic, great job guys
      courto3 courto3
      Great wood work guys! Thank you for the hard work. Great trail!! Really like what’s happening on Woodlot! Cheers
      jaredclark04 jaredclark04
      Rebuild is done, not all the features saw work but will attend to a few more come spring. Please let me know what you think! Im free weekends if anyone wants to slap some dirt.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mandatory Caution located?
      Mandatory Caution is located in Woodlot, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Woodlot trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.24005, -122.42804.
      ▼ How hard is Mandatory Caution?
      Mandatory Caution is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mandatory Caution?
      The trail has 260 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,340 ft to 1,600 ft.
      ▼ How long is Mandatory Caution?
      Mandatory Caution is 1,378 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mandatory Caution?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mandatory Caution. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Mandatory Caution? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mandatory Caution are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mandatory Caution?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Mandatory Caution. The trail is 1,378 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mandatory Caution?
      Mandatory Caution is a moderately popular trail. There have been 467 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 474 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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