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4,390 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-778 ft
Descent
00:15:29
Avg time
-770 ft
Altitude change
1,451 ft
Altitude min
2,229 ft
Altitude max
2,229 ft
Altitude start
1,460 ft
Altitude end
-17.5%
Grade
-64.7%
Grade max
5%
Grade min
230 ft
Distance climb
4,072 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:15:29
Avg time
Cakewalk Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaDiamond Head
Squamish, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (6 votes)
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Drop, Gap Jump, Rock Face
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Ride in RainYes
Cakewalk was build as a easier alternative to the other downhill trails, but don’t let the name fool you. The trail is old, wet, rooty, rocky and has not seen very much maintenance. This is a downhill trail with a few optional challenges if you know where to look. Cakewalk has become a popular way to access Full Nelson.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 8 rides
- 15.2 km average
6 Months
- 74 rides
- 16.0 km avg distance
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- 967 rides
- Last: Jun 12, 2026
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Directions to cakewalk trailhead
(49.740900, -123.034420)
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Articles
Video: All The Episodes From Full Enduro
Jan 1, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Zoe Dawson is a Squamish local who has been riding XC for years, but her skills simply didn't translate to enduro...
Video: The Privateer Puts His Training to the Test on the Pinkbike Hot Lap
Dec 11, 2019 from pinkbike.com
The Privateer, Adam Price, takes on the Pinkbike Hot Lap.
Video: Eddie Masters & Matt Walker Send The Brodie 8-Ball Down The Pinkbike Hot Lap
Sep 11, 2019 from pinkbike.com
See Eddie Masters and Matt Walker tackle the Pinkbike Hot Lap on a Brodie 8-Ball from 2002.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cakewalk
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Where is Cakewalk located?
Cakewalk is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.7409, -123.03442.
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How hard is Cakewalk?
Cakewalk is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 17.5%.
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What is the elevation gain for Cakewalk?
Cakewalk has 2 m of elevation gain. The trail has 237 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 442 m to 679 m.
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Is Cakewalk a point to point trail?
Yes, Cakewalk is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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