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1.0 mile
Distance
189 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:11:38
Avg time
92 ft
Altitude change
954 ft
Altitude min
1,094 ft
Altitude max
954 ft
Altitude start
1,046 ft
Altitude end
1.679%
Grade
-22.514%
Grade max
23.466%
Grade min
3,466 ft
Distance climb
1,692 ft
Distance down
302 ft
Distance flat
00:11:38
Avg time

Short Line Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cumberland trail network
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125379 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #102542 in E-Biking
    • #127167 in Trail Running
    • #131105 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Feb - Dec.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Connector trail which follows a historic railway grade used for logging in the Cumberland region. You'll see an old trestle base, feel the bumps of the old ties. A nice connector trail for more cardio workout.

Access Info

Trent River Main. Turn right at base of steep climb just past the Allen Lake Main junction.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 40.8 km avg distance
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  • Last: May 1, 2026
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Short Line Trail Reports

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Mar 9, 2026 @ 12:30pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 9, 2026
Jan 7, 2026 @ 9:03am (America/Vancouver)
Jan 7, 2026
Creek running on trail between Vanilla and Allen Lake Access has eroded much of the trail and contains large pools of water.
Jan 16, 2025 @ 2:26pm
Jan 16, 2025
large tree down after blue collar
Feb 9, 2024 @ 3:02pm
Feb 9, 2024
tree down after bridge
Feb 4, 2024 @ 8:12pm
Feb 4, 2024
Tree down after creek crossing
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        Directions to short-line trailhead (49.584370, -125.022720)

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        Jan 6, 2021 @ 11:00pm
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Short Line

        Where is Short Line located?
        Short Line 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 49.58437, -125.02272.
        How hard is Short Line?
        Short Line is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.679%.
        What is the elevation gain for Short Line?
        Short Line has 189 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 954 ft to 1,094 ft.
        Is Short Line a point to point trail?
        Short Line is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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