Squamish

300 km of granite slabs, loam and flow below the Chief.

Squamish has more than 300 km of trails built over 30 years by local volunteers, from Half Nelson’s berms in Diamond Head to the rougher, less-signed Valleycliffe trails and the hand-built Alice Lake loops. The town sits between Vancouver and Whistler, with breweries and the Sea to Sky Gondola for rest days. It suits trail and enduro riders of every level who like to pedal up; Miki’s Magic is the classic warm-up.

At a glance

Trails

300+ km

Main zones

Diamond Head, Alice Lake, Valleycliffe, Brackendale

Signature trail

Half Nelson (flow, Diamond Head)

Trailhead hubs

Parking, toilets and tool stations; three with bike washes

Good for

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert

What’s here

• Cross-country
• Enduro
• Flow trails
• Jump lines
• Pump track / skills park
• E-bikes allowed
• Bike rentals
• Races and festivals

Rentals, guides and shops

• Tantalus Bike Shop

  Year-round shop since 1995 for service, parts and local trail advice.

• Blazing Saddles Adventures

  E-bike rentals and guided e-bike tours around Squamish.

• SORCA

  The trail association: trail reports, dig days, Wednesday social rides and community races.

Where to stay

• cabinSunwolf Riverside Resort

  Cedar cabins on the Cheakamus River in Brackendale, close to the Brackendale trails.

  10 min drive
• cabinAlice Lake Provincial Park

  BC Parks campground beside the Alice Lake trail zone, with a swimming beach.

  At the trails
• innHowe Sound Inn & Brewing

  Rooms above Squamish’s original brewpub downtown, with views of the Chief.

  Downtown

Nearby

• Sea to Sky Gondola · 10 min drive

  Ride up to suspension bridges and lookouts over Howe Sound.

• Stawamus Chief Provincial Park · 10 min drive

  Steep hike to the three summits of the Chief for huge views.

• A-Frame Brewing · Squamish

  Post-ride pints at a local brewery.

• Backcountry Brewing · Squamish

  Tasting room and kitchen, a favourite after a ride.

• Alice Lake swim · At the trails

  Cool off at the beach after riding the Alice Lake loops.

Getting there

• Vancouver International (YVR) · about 1 hr 15 min drive
• Vancouver · about 1 hr
• Seattle · about 3.5 hr

Directions in Google Maps