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2,106 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-167 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
-153 ft
Altitude change
1,005 ft
Altitude min
1,158 ft
Altitude max
1,158 ft
Altitude start
1,004 ft
Altitude end
-7.3%
Grade
-23.9%
Grade max
14.6%
Grade min
226 ft
Distance climb
1,444 ft
Distance down
390 ft
Distance flat
00:08:18
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Upper Rhizome Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cumberland trail network
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #30219 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16206 in E-Biking
    • #1289 in Trail Running
    • #72101 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Rock Garden

Great trail that can basically be ridden year round. Snow is usually only there for a week or two.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 18 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 784 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 2,288 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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on Sep 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.15 (40 votes)
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  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to upper-rhizome trailhead (49.594460, -125.012320)

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        Videos

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        youtuber Upper Rhizome - Banzai Express Lane -...
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        2:57 | 36 | Aug 16, 2026 , Cumberland
        Cumberland Enduro Pre Ride Stages 3-5
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        15:33 | 226 | Aug 31, 2024 , Cumberland
        youtuber I have never seen so many ladder bridges in...
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        15:00 | 258 | Dec 12, 2023 , Cumberland
        Rhizome; Banzai Express Lane; Woodcutter;...
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        7:07 | 598 | Nov 3, 2019 , Cumberland

        Routes with this trail

        4.0 24 miles 4,135 ft 27
        Stage 5 Cumberland produced by Jeremy Grasby and supported by UROC.
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        Categories - Youth - Cruiser - Giver - Sender (includes Masters podium) - Party Pace (not in it for the...
        2.0 20 miles 3,461 ft 28
        BCBR Stage 1 2026.
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        40 Ratings
        5 33%
        4 58%
        3 8%
        2
        1 3%

        2 Reviews & Comments

        chrispy-vi chrispy-vi
        Summer 2022: Rhizome can be accessed by a new climb trail (Red Tape / Nikkei climb), which is WAY better than the road climb. The new climb starts on the west side of the Nikkei mountain.

        The top half of Rhizome is the more popular route, connecting into Banzai Express Lane and then over to Woodcutter.
        Maikab
        The climb is a bit painful, but the trail is worth it. Definitely one of my fav trails in cumby

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        Where is Upper Rhizome located?
        Upper Rhizome 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 49.59446, -125.01232.
        How hard is Upper Rhizome?
        Upper Rhizome is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Upper Rhizome?
        Upper Rhizome has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 167 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,005 ft to 1,158 ft.
        Is Upper Rhizome a point to point trail?
        Upper Rhizome is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Upper Rhizome?
        Upper Rhizome is 2,106 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Upper Rhizome?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Rhizome. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        How do I access Upper Rhizome? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Rhizome are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Upper Rhizome?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Upper Rhizome. The trail is 2,106 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Upper Rhizome?
        Upper Rhizome is a very popular trail. There have been 9,654 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 9,545 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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