more stats
3,278 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-460 ft
Descent
00:09:30
Avg time
-447 ft
Altitude change
1,137 ft
Altitude min
1,585 ft
Altitude max
1,584 ft
Altitude start
1,137 ft
Altitude end
-32.267%
Grade max
21.647%
Grade min
296 ft
Distance climb
2,849 ft
Distance down
132 ft
Distance flat
00:09:30
Avg time

Slither Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forbidden Plateau
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #94276 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #43419 in E-Biking
    • #155726 in Trail Running
    • #157021 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,792 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,014 in E-Biking
    • #9,561 in Trail Running
    • #10,034 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Feb - Dec.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

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AI Generated Description

Slither is a highly rated 999 m moderately popular black diamond difficulty mixed trail located near Cumberland British Columbia. Riders describe it as rocky. It has rock slabs. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating. It features drop and rock face. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsRock slabsRocky

Trail Supporters

  • Ryder
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 436 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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Slither Trail Reports

Status:
on Aug 7, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4 (24 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to slither trailhead (49.652580, -125.137400)

      Photos

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      May 24, 2017 @ 11:23pm
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      Feb 1, 2013 @ 9:49pm
      Feb 1, 2013

      Videos

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      Forbidden Plateau Full Run
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      10:34 | 557 | Aug 18, 2021 , Cumberland
      Slither - Forbidden Plateau
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      4:03 | 644 | Mar 22, 2018 , Cumberland
      Slither - Forbidden Plateau
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      3:49 | 320 | Apr 5, 2016 , Cumberland
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      0:53 | 637 | May 2, 2013 , Cumberland

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.0 • 18 miles • 3,689 ft • 10 • Point to Point • Race •
      The 2025 Island Cup Series hits Forbidden Plateau for the fourth time since 2017!
      4.0 ★★★★★
      24 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 38%
      3 ★ 13%
      2 ★ 13%
      1 ★

      2 Reviews & Comments

      jkor jkor
      great trail great views lots of slabs/rock resulting in fun=tiring tech riding

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Slither located?
      Slither is located in Forbidden Plateau, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Forbidden Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65258, -125.1374.
      ▼ How hard is Slither?
      Slither is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Slither?
      Slither has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 460 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,137 ft to 1,585 ft.
      ▼ Is Slither a point to point trail?
      Yes, Slither is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Slither?
      Slither is 3,278 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Slither?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Slither. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Slither?
      Slither is best visited during: Feb - Dec..
      ▼ How do I access Slither? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Slither are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Slither?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Slither. The trail is 3,278 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Slither?
      Slither is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,107 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,167 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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