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3,924 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-278 ft
Descent
00:07:45
Avg time
-253 ft
Altitude change
914 ft
Altitude min
1,187 ft
Altitude max
1,167 ft
Altitude start
915 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-31.9%
Grade max
10.7%
Grade min
607 ft
Distance climb
2,717 ft
Distance down
515 ft
Distance flat
00:07:45
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Teapot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cumberland trail network
    Cumberland, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #25715 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24347 in E-Biking
    • #74495 in Trail Running
    • #81318 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    March to November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Teapot is a fun and flowy singletrack trail suited for everyone from XC hardtails to DH rippers. Access via, Sykes Bridge, Thirsty Beaver, Steam Donkey or Shortline.

Relatively tight and twisty through forest with nice banked corners and some short steeper sections.

A must ride in Cumberland.

Access Info

Entrance is up roadway from Sykes Bridge.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 30 rides
  • 18.7 km average
6 Months
  • 456 rides
  • 17.3 km avg distance
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  • 3,665 rides
  • Last: Jun 18, 2026
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Avg: 3.88 (43 votes)
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        Directions to teapot trailhead (49.596120, -125.047680)

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        youtuber Cumberland Green Room - Vancouver Island...
        7:39 | 80 | Apr 24, 2026 , Cumberland
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        3:07 | 57 | Aug 6, 2025 , Cumberland
        Teapot
        5:21 | 67 | Mar 27, 2025 , Cumberland
        teapot/Damm trail
        6:12 | 55 | Feb 5, 2025 , Cumberland

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Teapot

        Where is Teapot located?
        Teapot 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 49.59612, -125.04768.
        How hard is Teapot?
        Teapot is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Teapot?
        Teapot has 8 m of elevation gain. The trail has 85 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 279 m to 362 m.
        How long is Teapot?
        Teapot is 1.2 km long. The trail type is singletrack.

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