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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
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 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

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
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  • 10 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 102 rides
  • Last: Jun 27, 2026
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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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on Jun 10, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4 (27 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to mandatory-caution trailhead (49.240050, -122.428040)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mandatory Caution

        ▼ 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.

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