The United Riders of Cumberland is a registered non-profit society that manages and advocates for the Cumberland trail network.

🌧️ RAIN, RAIN AND MORE RAIN - SHOULD YOU RIDE?

Have you seen the long-range forecast? Over the next 14 days, we`re looking at significant rainfall almost every day. So, the question is: should you be using the trails?

We`re never going to tell everyone to stay off the trails, but we do ask that you use your best judgement. If you think it`s too wet to adventure out, you`re probably right. Sometimes giving the trails a break is the best thing you can do.

If you`re determined to head out, we`d appreciate your help with trail reports via Trailforks. We`re particularly interested in significant issues that need attention, not the odd puddle or wet patch here and there.

Things we`d like to hear about include:
Washed-out or damaged bridges.
Water running down trails and creating streams or creeks.
Blocked drainage creating significant pooling.
Muddy trail sections.
Any other major damage or developing issues that need attention.

We want to know what`s happening out there so we can get ahead of problems and address them before they cause significant damage to the network.

We`re never going to have a puddle-free trail network in the PNW, but we hope you`ll agree that we`ve been doing a good job of managing drainage and water over the years. With this much rain in the forecast, expect the unexpected. There will be puddles, wet patches and some muddy sections.

And let`s not forget, we desperately need this rain. So while it might not be everyone`s favourite weather, it`s certainly welcome!

And one last request, please don’t skid, braid and tear up the trail with your knobbly tread, in particular please avoid trashing all the hard work that’s been put into Top of the Pops, Bonestorm, Hunky Dory, Blueprint, Broadway and 2 & 4Pack to name a few precious examples of many awesome trails.

Thanks for helping us look after the trails. 🌲💧

Bike photos: Sara Kempner

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⚠️ TRAIL NETWORK OPERATIONS NOTICE — PLEASE READ ⚠️

Trail users, please be aware that there are active road-building and heavy machinery operations within the network.

🕔 Operating hours: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Three projects are currently underway, and all active work areas are clearly signed and closed to the public. For your safety, please respect all signage and closures and avoid these areas.

📍 Active operation areas include:
1. Josh’s Rock area.
2. Bucket of Blood access road, leading to the Number 2 Dam: Behind the Mosaic Hut Active road-building operations.
3. Rock and a Hard Place / THC / TLC area: Active road-building operations.

🚧 If you encounter active machinery:
- Do not enter or proceed through active work areas.
- If you find yourself within an active work zone, safely leave the area if possible.
- Make eye contact with machinery operators and ensure they have seen you before moving.
- Heavy machinery and road-building operations present serious safety risks. Please respect all closures, follow posted signage, and choose an alternative route.

Thanks for helping us keep everyone safe while this work takes place.

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