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3,739 ft
Distance
49 ft
Climb
-530 ft
Descent
00:07:02
Avg time
-481 ft
Altitude change
520 ft
Altitude min
1,001 ft
Altitude max
1,001 ft
Altitude start
520 ft
Altitude end
-43.082%
Grade max
15.106%
Grade min
571 ft
Distance climb
3,092 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:07:02
Avg time

Transmission Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Forbidden Plateau
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #123170 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72721 in E-Biking
    • #154884 in Trail Running
    • #147458 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,378 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,393 in E-Biking
    • #9,469 in Trail Running
    • #8,808 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Year round
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Trail starts out fast in the clearcut then enters the forest where soon after there is a steep short uphill. The the bulk of the trail is side hilling along the edge of the mountain with a creek below. Nice technical sections with rocks and roots, but you can keep a good flow. The bottom section of the trail gets fast and more downhill again, with spots that are a bit overgrown in the summer.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Trail Supporters
  • Ryder
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Transmission Trail Reports

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Jul 23, 2026 @ 10:47am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 23, 2026
Apr 10, 2026 @ 11:17am (America/Vancouver)
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Aug 17, 2025 @ 11:07am
Aug 17, 2025
 Multiple trees down by the catnip junction
May 1, 2025 @ 7:20pm
May 1, 2025
 Excellent. Transmission to Catnip
Apr 19, 2025 @ 10:39am
Apr 19, 2025
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on Jul 23, 2026
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Avg: 3.66 (13 votes)
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      Directions to transmission trailhead (49.650690, -125.121870)
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      Aug 8, 2020 @ 3:47pm
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      Forbidden Plateau Full Run
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      10:34 | 509 | Aug 18, 2021 , Cumberland
      Transmission to Catnip (Gimbal) - Forbidden...
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      3:03 | 558 | Jul 3, 2019 , Cumberland

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      AjekK1
      What a wicked tech trail. Needed a lot of pedal and brake control. Definitely recommend this sweet trail

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Transmission located?
      Transmission is located in Forbidden Plateau, Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Forbidden Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.65069, -125.12187.
      ▼ How hard is Transmission?
      Transmission is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Transmission?
      Transmission has 49 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 530 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 520 ft to 1,001 ft.
      ▼ Is Transmission a point to point trail?
      Yes, Transmission is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Transmission?
      Transmission is 3,739 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Transmission?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Transmission. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Transmission?
      Transmission is best visited during: Year round.
      ▼ How do I access Transmission? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Transmission are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Transmission?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Transmission. The trail is 3,739 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Transmission?
      Transmission is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,720 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,700 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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