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1,207 ft
Distance
-137 ft
Descent
00:01:13
Avg time
-138 ft
Altitude change
878 ft
Altitude min
1,016 ft
Altitude max
1,016 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
-11.5%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
-1.8%
Grade min
1,129 ft
Distance down
79 ft
Distance flat
00:01:13
Avg time

Vanilla Bottom Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cumberland
    , British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11368 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3234 in E-Biking
    • #91493 in Trail Running
    • #51826 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, Adaptive MTB
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

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AI Generated Description

Vanilla Bottom is a highly rated 368 m popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Cumberland British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 0 m blue climb. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Adaptive Bike Info

This trail does not meet KASA’s aMTB trail standards but is rideable by some adaptive mountain bikers. This trail evaluation was tested by a local adaptive rider using a Bowhead RX.

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 66 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 1,613 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 8,476 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
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  • Variable
  • Ideal
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        Directions to vanilla-bottom trailhead (49.590910, -125.032390)

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        youtuber Vanilla Bottom - Cumberland, BC
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        0:34 | 194 | Jan 14, 2024 , Cumberland
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        12:09 | 103 | Dec 13, 2025 , Cumberland
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        13:01 | 66 | Nov 18, 2024 , Cumberland
        youtuber Vanilla - Full top to bottom - Cumberland...
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        11:19 | 67 | Oct 20, 2024 , Cumberland

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        34 Ratings
        5 65%
        4 24%
        3 6%
        2 6%
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Vanilla Bottom

        Where is Vanilla Bottom located?
        Vanilla Bottom is located in Cumberland, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cumberland trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.59091, -125.03239.
        How hard is Vanilla Bottom?
        Vanilla Bottom is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 11.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        What is the elevation gain for Vanilla Bottom?
        The trail has 137 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 878 ft to 1,016 ft.
        How long is Vanilla Bottom?
        Vanilla Bottom is 1,207 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Vanilla Bottom?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Vanilla Bottom. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Vanilla Bottom?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Vanilla Bottom are:
        • July (721 activities)
        • August (423 activities)
        • June (391 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Vanilla Bottom? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vanilla Bottom are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Vanilla Bottom?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Vanilla Bottom. The trail is 1,207 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Vanilla Bottom?
        Vanilla Bottom is a very popular trail. There have been 28,066 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27,867 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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