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      The Squamish Estuary at the tip of Howe Sound provides valuable habitat to more than 200 species of wintering and migrating birds as well as other species.

      The trails through the estuary provide fantastic bird watching opportunities and some of the best views of the Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls.

      Squamish Spit.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      AKA: Skwelwil'em Wildlife Management Area
      Land Status: City Managed
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      Region Details
      • 2
      • 11
      • 1

      Region Status
      Caution as of 3 hours
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      21
      Trails Mountain Bike
      15
      Trails E-Bike
      11
      Trails Hike
      22
      Trails Trail Running
      18
      Total Distance
      11 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      3 miles
      Total Descent
      705 ft
      Total Vertical
      939 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      953 ft
      Reports
      104
      Photos
      333
      Ridden Counter
      6,611

      Photos of Squamish Estuary (Skwelwil'em) Mountain Bike

      trail: Connector
      7 |
      Oct 22, 2024 @ 5:38pm
      Oct 22, 2024
      117 |
      May 1, 2023 @ 2:54pm
      May 1, 2023
      37 |
      Aug 23, 2021 @ 9:33am
      Aug 23, 2021
      45 |
      Aug 23, 2021 @ 9:33am
      Aug 23, 2021
      31 |
      Aug 23, 2021 @ 9:31am
      Aug 23, 2021
      | 3 comments
      67 |
      Jan 31, 2021 @ 5:59pm
      Jan 31, 2021
      43 |
      Jan 31, 2021 @ 5:58pm
      Jan 31, 2021
      40 |
      Jan 31, 2021 @ 5:52pm
      Jan 31, 2021

      Videos of Squamish Estuary (Skwelwil'em) Mountain Bike

      Squamish Spit kiteboarders 2019 & 2022
      10 | Jul 29, 2022
      Geese & Goslings , waterfall & Merganser Ducks
      3 | Jun 7, 2022
      Parasailers on Howe Sound
      3 | Jun 7, 2022
      Hawk in flight
      4 | Jun 7, 2022
      Otter in Estuary 01 Kontiki
      2 | Jun 6, 2022
      February 28, 2022 skipping stones
      7 | Mar 2, 2022
      February 28, 2022 waterfall
      2 | Mar 2, 2022
      Sept 18, 2021 waterfall
      6 | Mar 2, 2022

      Current Trail Warnings

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      Old North Dyke Trail
      Feb 3, 2025 @ 7:49pm
      Feb 3, 2025
      Snow Coveredcanadaka Trailforks

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      dvdrleeaddreportactivity #66007223
      Feb 10, 2025 @ 8:24am
      3 hours
      dvdrleeriddentrailactivity #66007203
      Feb 10, 2025 @ 8:23am
      3 hours
      canadakaaddreportactivity #65669407 and 10 more
      Feb 3, 2025 @ 7:49pm
      Feb 3, 2025
      dvdrleecommentreportactivity #62926847
      Dec 9, 2024 @ 5:24pm
      Dec 9, 2024
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      Dec 9, 2024 @ 5:20pm
      Dec 9, 2024

      Recent Comments

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      dvdrleereportTown Dyke TrailTest
      Dec 9, 2024 @ 5:24pm
      Dec 9, 2024
      dvdrleetrailTown Dyke TrailTest
      Oct 31, 2024 @ 9:52am
      Oct 31, 2024
      Oceane4mI0atrailOld North Dyke TrailCurrently very grown in can make it through...
      Oct 7, 2024 @ 5:14pm
      Oct 7, 2024
      dvdrleereportBlue Heron Trailtest
      Sep 25, 2024 @ 12:09pm
      Sep 25, 2024
      vladsofronovtrailOld North Dyke TrailCurrently almost not passable due to the water...
      Jan 5, 2023 @ 11:23am
      Jan 5, 2023

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Smoke Bluffs Park 1 11.2 km
      Valleycliffe 9 29 22 102.3 km
      Diamond Head 4 41 32 124.4 km
      Brackendale 18 15.1 km
      Alice Lake & Highlands 13 41 40 175.4 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike157 miles89 ft2 miles23 ft
      #2,248#1603010351,583
      E-Bike116 miles75 ft1 mile16 ft
      19664
      Hike2211 miles705 ft3 miles938 ft
      #1,743#1333011051459
      Trail Running189 miles663 ft2 miles938 ft
      #1,743#12910225,117
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