more stats
4,111 ft
Distance
184 ft
Climb
-66 ft
Descent
00:10:53
Avg time
120 ft
Altitude change
1,375 ft
Altitude min
1,545 ft
Altitude max
1,375 ft
Altitude start
1,496 ft
Altitude end
2.9%
Grade
-9.1%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
2,123 ft
Distance climb
1,260 ft
Distance down
617 ft
Distance flat
00:10:53
Avg time

Upper Climax 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
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105722 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #648 in E-Biking
    • #115476 in Trail Running
    • #145064 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,421 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #89 in E-Biking
    • #6,536 in Trail Running
    • #8,575 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Continuation of climbing route up to the Trent River Main - not an easy climb but faster than the road.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 16 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 624 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
All
  • 3,389 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
Status:
on Sep 20, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.09 (30 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-climax trailhead (49.589930, -125.048450)

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      Upper Climax in Cumberland, BC
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      bramski bramski
      road this down to field of dreams from the upper bench. it's XC alright.
      tdeems tdeems
      Nice climb, actually blue level compared to Sobo no Michi that is a green. There are few ledges to get up, and a rock slab section.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Climax located?
      Upper Climax 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 49.58993, -125.04845.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Climax?
      Upper Climax is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Climax?
      Upper Climax has 184 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,375 ft to 1,545 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Climax a point to point trail?
      Upper Climax is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Climax?
      Upper Climax is 4,111 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Climax?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Climax. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Climax? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Climax are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Climax?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Upper Climax. The trail is 4,111 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Climax?
      Upper Climax is a very popular trail. There have been 12,949 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 13,099 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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