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SaveSquamish's most popular riding area.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Shuttleable: YES
AKA: Mashiter, Quest University
google parking directions Access Info:
Drive up Garibaldi Park Road past the old 'Quest university'. There is an area to park on the left of the road 300m past the powerlines. If you are shuttling to the upper trails you can continue up this gravel road to the 2rd switchback.
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- Mountain Bike
117 trails
- E-Bike
117 trails
- Hike
55 trails
- Trail Running
74 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
8 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
4 trails
Region Details
- 24
- 6
- 39
- 36
- 11
- 1
Region Status
Open as of 3 days
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 117
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 117
- Trails E-Bike
- 117
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 26
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 18
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 55
- Trails Trail Running
- 74
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 8
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 4
- Trails Snowshoe
- 1
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 67 miles
- Total Descent
- 29,736 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,879 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,271 ft
- Reports
- 8,902
- Photos
- 3,026
- Completed Counter
- 363,055
Articles
Trailforks Trail of the Month: Deliverance - Squamish, BC
May 7, 2024 from pinkbike.com
This old-school steep and deep trail, recently got a new-school makeover.
Video: Jesse Melamed Breaks Down Squamish's Steepest Trail
Nov 5, 2020 from pinkbike.com
19th Hole is relentlessly steep.
Video: Jesse Melamed Shows You The Racing Line on Squamish's 'Angry Midget'
May 12, 2020 from pinkbike.com
A full breakdown of all the key sections and their time differences.
Video: All The Episodes From Full Enduro
Jan 1, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Zoe Dawson is a Squamish local who has been riding XC for years, but her skills simply didn't translate to enduro...
Popular Diamond Head Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1 mile • 31 ft • 12,339 •
One of Squamish's most popular trails is basically a 2km downhill pumptrack. A beginner/intermediate/advanced trail built by Big Red Ted Tempany and a cadre of local volunteers. Not only is it Squamish’s first government-funded...
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 4,790 ft • 59 ft • 12,226 •
A continuation of and , featuring a few small rollable jumps, a scenic bridge to check out a waterfall, and finishes with a high-speed roller coaster of a section featuring the best berms of the entire trail. Takes riders down to the...
• 100 ★ 4.3 • 2,129 ft • 21 ft • 11,025 •
Fun, fast and super flowy trail.A couple of small jumps if you want to hit them. Best done right after finishing the trail, or after / to get back to the lower .
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2,320 ft • 23 ft • 11,019 •
A continuation of Pseduo-Tsuga - Part 1. A fast flow trail similar to Half/ , taking riders from the end of North FSR down to the lower .
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 1 mile • 528 ft • 9,101 •
This 2010 Olympic Legacy Trail climbs up through smaller trees to an amazing waterfall. It then continues up and offers a nice ascent all the way to the top of North side Connector, avoiding the dusty road. , , One Man’s Garbage, and .
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 1,391 ft • 10 ft • 8,895 •
Stunning addition to Half-Nelson ends at the trailhead shed. All down, flowy, with lots of small hits to catch a bit of air on. A couple of short bridges. Mainly straight line with a few trees to deek around that make it super...
• 100 ★ 4.4 • 2,156 ft • 199 ft • 8,100 •
Great connector to the Upper Legacy Climb - Contructed by and funded by Dream Wizards.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 1,018 ft • 7,787 •
This 4km section of the Legacy Climb was machine built by Dream Wizards with funds from Forestry. You will find the large trees, shade and mellow grade a nice break from the previous sections of the Climbing Trail. This section follows...
Diamond Head Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 13 miles • 3,289 ft • 18 • Loop •
A great loop that covers some of the best trails of the region. The climbing is taxing but not ferocious,...
★ 4.5 • 8 miles • 1,873 ft • 19 •
This is one of our favorite routes in the Squamish and is featured in Freehub Magazine's Sea to Sky Photo...
★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 1,049 ft • 6 •
Legacy Climb > > Psuedo-Tsuga - Part 1 > Psuedo-Tsuga - Part 2 > Psuedo-Tsuga - Part 3
★ 3.5 • 15 miles • 3,736 ft • 11 •
The climb trail is manageable, but goes on forever. Meadow of the Grizzly is long with lots of bermed...
★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 2,647 ft • 12 •
Take the climb trail to Upper Half Nelson & , then hit Another Man's Gold to Fool's Gold to climb back...
Videos of Diamond Head Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grin and Holler | Sep 14, 2026 @ 2:30pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 14, 2026 | Ideal | MrDuck | A bridge on the lowest section is beyond... | |
| Ditch Pig | Sep 8, 2026 @ 1:34pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 8, 2026 | Dry | trailrunnerx | E-Bike | |
| Galactic Scheisse | Aug 30, 2026 @ 10:22am (America/Vancouver) Aug 30, 2026 | Ideal | Sharonb Cypress |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel Academy | Sep 23, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | canadaka Trailforks | ||
| Hike a Bike | Sep 23, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | canadaka Trailforks | ||
| Brodown | Sep 23, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | canadaka Trailforks | ||
| Nightshift | Sep 23, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | canadaka Trailforks | ||
| Half Nelson Access | Sep 23, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | canadaka Trailforks | ||
| The Sauce | Sep 23, 2026 @ 4:09pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | canadaka Trailforks | ||
| Home Run | Sep 23, 2026 @ 3:17pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | trailrunnerx | ||
| Your Mom | Sep 23, 2026 @ 3:17pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | trailrunnerx | ||
| ABC DH | Sep 23, 2026 @ 3:17pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | trailrunnerx | ||
| Happy Hairy Clam | Sep 23, 2026 @ 3:17pm (America/Vancouver) 3 days | Ideal | trailrunnerx |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jvzuraws | wishlist | route | activity #104592122 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 6:24pm 17 hours |
| eplanajr | wishlist | route | activity #104576305 and 2 more | Sep 25, 2026 @ 1:52pm 22 hours |
| mtnryder56 | wishlist | region | activity #104564310 | Sep 25, 2026 @ 10:23am 1 day |
| kieranryan | ridden | trail | activity #104535625 and 1 more | Sep 24, 2026 @ 10:45pm 2 days |
| kylo_293 | wishlist | trail | activity #104519721 | Sep 24, 2026 @ 4:09pm 2 days |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Had high hopes for this one. Conditions were... | Sep 17, 2026 @ 9:27am Sep 17, 2026 | ||
| trail | thanks again for the stellar effort on this!... | Sep 10, 2026 @ 8:54am Sep 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | AKA Megacy has been completely rebuilt.... | Sep 10, 2026 @ 7:28am Sep 10, 2026 | ||
| trail | there's a snag leaning across the trail on the... | Sep 7, 2026 @ 2:12pm Sep 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | why would sorca maintain it? it's an... | Sep 7, 2026 @ 8:01am Sep 7, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lava Flow | 1 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2.2 km |
| Valleycliffe | 9 | 38 | 25 | 9 | 2.2 km |
| Alice Lake & Highlands | 14 | 46 | 47 | 20 | 2.9 km |
| Smoke Bluffs Park | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3.3 km | |
| Brackendale | 41 | 1 | 3.5 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 117 | 67 miles | 29,738 ft | 35 miles | 2,881 ft | #16 | #7 | 2,948 | 8,897 | 191 | 125,648 | |
| E-Bike | 117 | 67 miles | 29,738 ft | 35 miles | 2,881 ft | #147 | #25 | 54 | 8,500 | 14 | 8,109 | |
| Gravel Bike | 26 | 26 miles | 2,707 ft | 7 miles | 2,805 ft | #9 | #6 | 536 | 176 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 18 | 17 miles | 3,409 ft | 7 miles | 2,785 ft | #9 | #6 | 651 | 3 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 2,887 ft | 331 ft | 2,887 ft | 348 ft | #9 | #6 | 112 | 4 | |||
| Horse | 1 | 5 miles | 797 ft | 2 miles | 272 ft | 1,904 | 5 | |||||
| Hike | 55 | 36 miles | 8,051 ft | 14 miles | 2,881 ft | #654 | #47 | 2 | 7,113 | 2,635 | ||
| Trail Running | 74 | 44 miles | 10,043 ft | 16 miles | 2,881 ft | #775 | #38 | 10 | 7,222 | 3 | 3,253 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 8 | 15 miles | 856 ft | 2 miles | 2,700 ft | #186 | #33 | 3 | 2,114 | 621 | ||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 4 | 14 miles | 823 ft | 2 miles | 2,700 ft | #141 | #17 | 2,094 | 4 | |||
| Snowshoe | 1 | 7 miles | 98 ft | 2,700 ft | #25 | 11 | 37 | |||||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 7 miles | 98 ft | 2,700 ft | #18 | 5 | 12 | 486 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Diamond Head?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Diamond Head are:
- Angry M (4.6/5)
- Half Nelson (4.6/5)
- Full Nelson (4.6/5)
- Upper Half Nelson (4.5/5)
- Pseudo-Tsuga - Part 3 (4.5/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Diamond Head?
There are 8 parking locations listed in Diamond Head. The most popular parking spots are:
- Secondary Parking
- Climbing Trail Parking
- Shuttle Parking
- Chain Up Lot
- Diamond Head / Elfin lakes Parking
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What is the longest trail in Diamond Head?
The longest trail in Diamond Head is Climb Trail - Stl'lhalem Sintl' (upper) at 2.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Diamond Head?
The best hiking trails in Diamond Head are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Diamond Head?
The best trail running trails in Diamond Head are:
- Word of Mouth Lower
- Honour Roll
- Climb Trail - Stl'lhalem Sintl' (upper)
- Clearcut Connector
- Something Green
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Diamond Head?
The best dirtbiking trails in Diamond Head are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Diamond Head?
Diamond Head has a total of 117 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Diamond Head to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Diamond Head?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Diamond Head is Climb Trail - Stl'lhalem Sintl' (upper) with 1,130 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Diamond Head?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Diamond Head is Intergalactic with 2,123 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Diamond Head?
Diamond Head supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Diamond Head?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Diamond Head is Climb Trail - Stl'lhalem Sintl' (mid) Optional line with an average grade of 11.9%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Diamond Head?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Diamond Head are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Diamond Head?
The overall region status for Diamond Head is Clear / Green. Out of 112 trails:
- Clear / Green: 94
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 1
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What are the trail conditions in Diamond Head?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Diamond Head:
- Dry: 12 trails
- Ideal: 12 trails
- Very Dry: 3 trails
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Can I ride an ebike in Diamond Head?
Yes, Diamond Head supports e-bike riding. There are 103 trails in Diamond Head that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Diamond Head?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Diamond Head are: View all mountain biking routes in Diamond Head.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Diamond Head?
The most popular Strava segments in Diamond Head are:
- half nelson after ditch pig bridge. (26,484 athletes)
- Mini Nelson (below climb trail crossing) (26,097 athletes)
- Grizzly to Half Nelson Climb (25,125 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Diamond Head?
There are 11 technical trail features (TTFs) in Diamond Head. Some popular features include:
- Creek Gap Jump (Jump)
- Bridge (Bridge)
- Bridge over half nelson (Ladder Bridge)
- Ladder Bridge over Half nelson (Ladder Bridge)
- Gap Jump (Gap Jump)
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What trails are closed in Diamond Head?
There are currently 1 closed trails in Diamond Head. The breakdown of all trail statuses is:
- Clear / Green: 94
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 9
- Significant Issue / Amber: 8
- Closed: 1
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Diamond Head?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Diamond Head are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Diamond Head?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Diamond Head are:
- Legacy Climb Trail - Stl'lhalem Sintl' (4.4/5)
- Climb Trail - Stl'lhalem Sintl' (4.4/5)
- Honour Roll (3/5)
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