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4,892 ft
Distance
-753 ft
Descent
00:08:37
Avg time
-753 ft
Altitude change
680 ft
Altitude min
1,434 ft
Altitude max
1,434 ft
Altitude start
679 ft
Altitude end
-15.4%
Grade
-36.5%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
69 ft
Distance climb
4,629 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:08:37
Avg time

Eric Dunning Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Golden Ears Provincial Park
    Maple Ridge, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Switchback Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #138206 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34660 in Trail Running
    • #114741 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden, Other
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BC Parks

A mix of fast, flowy single track with several rocky sections. Volunteer trail work in 2021 - 2023 has repaired erosion damage and improved drainage along the trail. Much of the trail is suitable for a blue rider but a couple short steep, rough sections earn the trail its black rating. This trail is shared with hikers, please be courteous to all trail users.

Access Info

Bikes are not permitted on the access road where it runs through the Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, to Access the Eric Dunning trail, riders must use Incline Trail to access the Switchback/Eric Dunning Trail.

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Jun 14, 2026 @ 7:16pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 14, 2026
Work has been going on and will continue through the summer. Brushing has started and will be finished by the end of June, and many sections still...
Jan 25, 2026 @ 4:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 25, 2026
Recent storms have caused more erosion, and resurfacing work continues. There is one tree down near the bottom. Volunteers needed, please contact...
Nov 22, 2025 @ 1:54pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 22, 2025
Drainage ditches and streams were cleared two weeks ago. Resurfacing of eroded sections and other rock work has begun at the bottom and will...
Oct 4, 2025 @ 10:03pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 4, 2025
I raked the larger rocks off the trail and cleared drainage ditches from the bottom to the Incline Trail turn off. Rock work and resurfacing will...
Jun 21, 2025 @ 1:02pm
Jun 21, 2025
We've resurfaced the worst section, I've cut out the fallen tree and cleared out the drainage ditches, and I started cutting the brush, but I have...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Eric Dunning Trail

        Where is Eric Dunning Trail located?
        Eric Dunning Trail is located in Golden Ears Provincial Park, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Golden Ears Provincial Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.2827, -122.53021.
        How hard is Eric Dunning Trail?
        Eric Dunning Trail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Eric Dunning Trail?
        The trail has 753 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 680 ft to 1,434 ft.
        Is Eric Dunning Trail a point to point trail?
        Eric Dunning Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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