more stats
4,203 ft
Distance
-287 ft
Descent
00:07:01
Avg time
-289 ft
Altitude change
1,524 ft
Altitude min
1,813 ft
Altitude max
1,813 ft
Altitude start
1,526 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-19.6%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
33 ft
Distance climb
3,717 ft
Distance down
453 ft
Distance flat
00:07:01
Avg time

Potluck Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cumberland trail network
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98624 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47881 in E-Biking
    • #131791 in Trail Running
    • #154054 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,055 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,346 in E-Biking
    • #7,524 in Trail Running
    • #9,566 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Skinny

Lots of variety in this trail, single track downhill and a short climb into a short road section, then two long sections of woodwork to set you up going into Thirsty Beaver.

Tags
BridgesSkinniesWooden features
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 48 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 577 rides
  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Potluck Trail Reports

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Feb 5, 2026 @ 3:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 5, 2026
cleared 2 small trees
Nov 30, 2025 @ 8:56am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 30, 2025
Oct 5, 2025 @ 5:56pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 5, 2025
12 - 14 inch alder across the trail twice. Just above the exit to Trent Main
Oct 5, 2025 @ 1:31pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 5, 2025
Tree down after second big bridge Needs chainsaw
Aug 20, 2025 @ 9:13am
Aug 20, 2025
Large tree down at the first boardwalk on Potluck. There is just enough clearance to duck under the tree if you walk your bike. Will require a...
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on Feb 5, 2026
Avg: 3.86 (36 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to potluck trailhead (49.586720, -125.069050)

      Photos

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      Videos

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      Potluck at Cumberland, BC
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      6:04 | 114 | Sep 20, 2025 , Cumberland
      youtuber I have never seen so many ladder bridges in...
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      15:00 | 293 | Dec 12, 2023 , Cumberland
      youtuber Best Mountain Biking in Cumberland, BC -...
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      10:45 | 606 | Feb 25, 2022 , Cumberland
      Potluck Cumberland BC 2018
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      5:58 | 386 | Apr 3, 2021 , Cumberland

      Routes with this trail

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      Devils Ladder 2024 Course
      3.9 ★★★★★
      36 Ratings
      5 ★ 19%
      4 ★ 53%
      3 ★ 22%
      2 ★ 3%
      1 ★ 3%

      7 Reviews & Comments

      jkor jkor
      nice trail, good work, obvious continuation of switchback (same comments as there)
      senatorsrule65
      Biked it yesterday, no signage it's closed. There is a new clear cut section but looks like good amount of trail work was put in.
      Sarekrn
      Unfortunately she is closed.. biked up to lower saw the sign that said closed on weekends, dropped in anyways and yeah she’s clear cut mid way on lower potluck.. all the woodwork smashed to bits by falling trees.. so sad

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Potluck located?
      Potluck is located in Cumberland trail network, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cumberland trail network trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.58672, -125.06905.
      ▼ How hard is Potluck?
      Potluck is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Potluck?
      The trail has 287 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,524 ft to 1,813 ft.
      ▼ How long is Potluck?
      Potluck is 4,203 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Potluck?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Potluck. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Potluck?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Potluck are:
      • June (41 activities)
      • September (38 activities)
      • August (36 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Potluck? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Potluck are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Potluck?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Potluck. The trail is 4,203 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Potluck?
      Potluck is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,041 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,953 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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