From the trailhead, pedal up the dirt road a short way to pick up the Spanker trail on the left. Spanker is a non-technical singletrack trail on a mellow grade that will help you get a feel for what mountain biking in Cumberland Forest has to offer. After pedaling up a small rise, you'll roll down a small hill back toward a junction with the dirt road.

At the junction, take a right turn onto Kitty Litter and follow it to Space Nugget. This two-trail combination provides a short, flowy descent back down to the trailhead that is perfect for getting a feel for Cumberland mountain biking. On Kitty Litter, you'll encounter a few rocks in the trail, some low berms, and a few wooden bridges that are close to the ground. Practicing on these low-consequence wooden bridges will help build your confidence on manmade features.

Space Nugget continues the swoop and flow with a series of beautifully-sculpted back-to-back berms on delightful singletrack. This section of trail is a bit rootier than Kitty Litter, providing a slightly different trail character.

Before you know it, you'll be back to the trailhead. If you're still looking for more riding, try stepping up with this figure-8 route anchored by Missing Link.

Sources: Canadian MTB, Youtube