10.8 miles
Distance
2,145 ft
Climb
-2,598 ft
Descent
1,334 ft
High Point
The toughest trails in Squamish, compiled. Try not to crash.
Detailed Description
Maximum Gnar is a 11 mile popular extreme route located near Squamish British Columbia. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 37 trails. This route climbs 2,145 ft with a max elevation of 1,334 ft then descends -2,598 ft.
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120 Reviews & Comments
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Nork07
(Mar 1, 2023 at 21:29)
Trail Mashiter
I tried riding today, snow covered inadequate!
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henrygoldman
(Nov 5, 2022 at 17:10)
Trail Treasure Trail
Holy shit, riding this trail wet was the worst mistake I have ever made mountain biking. If you can clean all the optional rolls you are a psychopath.
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gasman5
(Oct 22, 2022 at 21:49)
(Oct 22, 2022 at 21:49)
Trail Boney Elbows
Great trail. A bit harder than Room With A View and a good warm up for In and Out Burger. If you can ride all the slabs slowly and in control you should be good on In and Out..
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longliveenduro
MTB - Augsburg (Sep 23, 2022 at 11:10)
Trail Tracks from Hell
Considering this is the only way to/from Alice Lake the northshores really should be wider to allow disabled or people coming back from injury to use it.
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longliveenduro
MTB - Augsburg (Sep 23, 2022 at 11:10)
Trail Tracks from Hell
Considering this is the only way to/from Alice Lake the northshores really should be wider to allow disabled or people coming back from injury to use it.
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longliveenduro
MTB - Augsburg (Sep 23, 2022 at 11:10)
Trail Tracks from Hell
Considering this is the only way to/from Alice Lake the northshores really should be wider to allow disabled or people coming back from injury to use it.
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Jvisscher
(Jan 17, 2023 at 16:34)
Trail Tracks from Hell
Yeah. Too bad to see it was just rebuilt and I’m not sure it is 36” wide or wide enough for adaptive bikes. Maybe it is and just feels narrower with all the snow on it. (Crossed fingers)
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Jvisscher
(Jan 17, 2023 at 16:34)
Trail Tracks from Hell
Yeah. Too bad to see it was just rebuilt and I’m not sure it is 36” wide or wide enough for adaptive bikes. Maybe it is and just feels narrower with all the snow on it. (Crossed fingers)
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Jvisscher
(Jan 17, 2023 at 16:34)
Trail Tracks from Hell
Yeah. Too bad to see it was just rebuilt and I’m not sure it is 36” wide or wide enough for adaptive bikes. Maybe it is and just feels narrower with all the snow on it. (Crossed fingers)
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gasman5
(Sep 11, 2022 at 23:32)
(Sep 11, 2022 at 23:32)
Trail Around The Rock
Fun trail. Good warm up for a slab day.
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Bkief
(Aug 27, 2022 at 14:04)
(Aug 27, 2022 at 14:04)
Trail Lumberjack's
The elevation chart for this trail is wrong. It's also in the wrong direction
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dangernoodle92808
(Aug 26, 2022 at 21:00)
(Aug 26, 2022 at 21:00)
Trail Of Mice and Men
I don't think this climb trail is nearly as difficult as the climb trail to Half Nelson. It's pretty straight forward with a few switchbacks and tech.
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dangernoodle92808
(Aug 26, 2022 at 21:00)
(Aug 26, 2022 at 21:00)
Trail Of Mice and Men
I don't think this climb trail is nearly as difficult as the climb trail to Half Nelson. It's pretty straight forward with a few switchbacks and tech.
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dangernoodle92808
(Aug 26, 2022 at 21:00)
(Aug 26, 2022 at 21:00)
Trail Of Mice and Men
I don't think this climb trail is nearly as difficult as the climb trail to Half Nelson. It's pretty straight forward with a few switchbacks and tech.
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Twowheelsforever
(Jul 24, 2022 at 9:40)
(Jul 24, 2022 at 9:40)
Trail Value Added
Fantastic double black trail. Worth the climb/push up. One long slab section with multiple lines. More dirt, less slabs than other trails in area but the dirt sections are steep, rooty, and have fun corners to navigate, prime techy jank. Flows easily into
penthouse slabs for a sick descent
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penthouse slabs for a sick descent
ride-801
(Jul 16, 2022 at 16:57)
Trail Treasure Trail
Incredible trail. Awesome mix of gnarly and flow. Major props to the trail builder
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greennorth
(Jul 15, 2022 at 18:12)
(Jul 15, 2022 at 18:12)
Trail Entrails
I rode this the other day after being away for 4 years. I may be remembering wrongly, but the top half (before the connector to other trails) seemed a lot more eroded and “techy” than before. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing but it is definitely tougher.
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greennorth
(Jul 15, 2022 at 18:12)
(Jul 15, 2022 at 18:12)
Trail Entrails
I rode this the other day after being away for 4 years. I may be remembering wrongly, but the top half (before the connector to other trails) seemed a lot more eroded and “techy” than before. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing but it is definitely tougher.
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sixohfourx
(Apr 23, 2022 at 15:19)
Trail Value Added
Ridden most places in BC and can say this is not a single black, cream puff in pemberton is much more of a single black in comparison (with double black optional lines). A single black is Rupert, Pamplemousse and entrails. I went into this trail thinking it was a single black and had to walk 90% of it.
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maggiedurkin
(Apr 5, 2022 at 20:14)
Trail Of Mice and Men
Climb is not for the faint of heart. Steep and loose.
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maggiedurkin
(Apr 5, 2022 at 20:14)
Trail Of Mice and Men
Climb is not for the faint of heart. Steep and loose.
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maggiedurkin
(Apr 5, 2022 at 20:14)
Trail Of Mice and Men
Climb is not for the faint of heart. Steep and loose.
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marmiteslave
(Feb 26, 2022 at 22:59)
(Feb 26, 2022 at 22:59)
Trail Tracks from Hell
An awesome legacy ride. This is a 2 way trail, but only
room for one in the long bridge over the bog. Eyes open and show respect. Don’t taking the bridge when others are already mid-span.
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room for one in the long bridge over the bog. Eyes open and show respect. Don’t taking the bridge when others are already mid-span.
marmiteslave
(Feb 26, 2022 at 22:59)
(Feb 26, 2022 at 22:59)
Trail Tracks from Hell
An awesome legacy ride. This is a 2 way trail, but only
room for one in the long bridge over the bog. Eyes open and show respect. Don’t taking the bridge when others are already mid-span.
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room for one in the long bridge over the bog. Eyes open and show respect. Don’t taking the bridge when others are already mid-span.
marmiteslave
(Feb 26, 2022 at 22:59)
(Feb 26, 2022 at 22:59)
Trail Tracks from Hell
An awesome legacy ride. This is a 2 way trail, but only
room for one in the long bridge over the bog. Eyes open and show respect. Don’t taking the bridge when others are already mid-span.
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room for one in the long bridge over the bog. Eyes open and show respect. Don’t taking the bridge when others are already mid-span.
Natemares
(Mar 12, 2021 at 13:30)
Trail Value Added
Great trail. Bit of a climb up but worth it. Also a good trail to lead into penthouse.
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bikeal
(Sep 15, 2020 at 12:03)
(Sep 15, 2020 at 12:03)
Trail Treasure Trail
This trail is absolutely bananalands. Phenomenal ride!
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Candaceckuiwr
(Sep 7, 2020 at 20:17)
Trail Boney Elbows
Love this trail!! Amazing trail building and fun slabs!!
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Waziooi
(Aug 11, 2020 at 14:10)
Trail Value Added
if pleasure trail is debated as being black / double black and Rigs in Zen is a black, this is most definitely is a black as it is far easier than both of those trails.
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ryangrimm
(Aug 9, 2020 at 19:48)
Trail Hueso
There’s a pretty big debate wether this trail is single or double black, as someone who’s ridden the vast majority of Squamish trails, this trail is definitely a double black anywhere else but compared to other Squamish gnar it’s not on the difficult end, personally hueso earns its double black name because of some the mandatory slabs, but it’s definitely the easiest double black in Squamish. But rating doesn’t matter because it is an awesome slab trail and is super fun
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thierrym
(May 18, 2020 at 22:03)
Trail Icy Hole of Death
No fun on a wet day. Too many roots and tricky technical sections for me. I couldn't get any flow. I'll try again on a dry day
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thierrym
(May 18, 2020 at 22:01)
Trail Room with a View
Really fun trail, first time on slabs.
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onecutmedia
(Apr 26, 2020 at 19:29)
Trail Around The Rock
I did a bunch of work on it today. April 26th. So some fresh dirt on top Not packed to hard to be careful
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fredsbackcountry
(Feb 24, 2020 at 8:41)
Trail Hueso
Good morning trail forks, as the builder of Hueso I would like to allowed Every one in the trail including emtb ,would it be possible to change it in the description please and thanks.Also for the double black or single black debate...Hueso is a double black because of 1 or 2 features .When thy are ranking a trail they always rank it by its most difficult feature ,thats why. Peace Fred
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filippulpan
(Nov 28, 2019 at 9:55)
(Nov 28, 2019 at 9:55)
Tree on trail at firsts switch back. Will require chain saw to remove it.
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filippulpan
(Nov 28, 2019 at 9:55)
(Nov 28, 2019 at 9:55)
Tree on trail at firsts switch back. Will require chain saw to remove it.
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filippulpan
(Nov 28, 2019 at 9:55)
(Nov 28, 2019 at 9:55)
Tree on trail at firsts switch back. Will require chain saw to remove it.
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twowheeledwanderer
(Nov 14, 2019 at 11:17)
Trail Entrails
Such an amazing trail! The top part is a bit cross-country with some tricky root, rock, and log riding but then it gets into full on rock slabs that are terrifying at first but definitely doable after a look and some sessioning. Other trail favorites in Squamish are:
twowheeledwanderer.com/posts/my-8-favorite-mountain-bike-trails-in-squamish-bc
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twowheeledwanderer.com/posts/my-8-favorite-mountain-bike-trails-in-squamish-bc
twowheeledwanderer
(Nov 14, 2019 at 11:17)
Trail Entrails
Such an amazing trail! The top part is a bit cross-country with some tricky root, rock, and log riding but then it gets into full on rock slabs that are terrifying at first but definitely doable after a look and some sessioning. Other trail favorites in Squamish are:
twowheeledwanderer.com/posts/my-8-favorite-mountain-bike-trails-in-squamish-bc
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twowheeledwanderer.com/posts/my-8-favorite-mountain-bike-trails-in-squamish-bc
2d-cutout
(Nov 4, 2019 at 18:19)
Trail Treasure Trail
Riding really well right now. Lots of great double black features with a couple of really hardcore options thrown in for those who want that. No deadfall, no leaves, roots a little greasy (it's Nov 2nd!), but it's great currently.
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Jeffob1
(Sep 5, 2019 at 17:12)
Trail Lumberjack's
Fun down trail to get back to Tantalus after riding Alice Lake trails. Nice combo after Rollercoaster to finish the day. Lots of roots, hence the name!
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arennick
(Jul 27, 2019 at 16:57)
Trail Intestinal Fortitude
takes balllllllllls....but doable. wow.
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arennick
(Jul 22, 2019 at 13:22)
Trail Value Added
Sick! There is a tree down towards the top of the climb though.
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arennick
(Jul 19, 2019 at 17:49)
Trail Room with a View
Yes, fun place to practice slabs. I prefer Boney Elbows though as a whole.
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arennick
(Jul 16, 2019 at 14:37)
Trail Boney Elbows
Super fun slabs!! Nothin too crazy, and still doable when wet... with caution.
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tofhami
(Jul 2, 2019 at 21:41)
Trail Treasure Trail
Wow - there might trails that have longer rock slabs, bigger drops, skinnier skinnies, larger jumps... Yet this one here is a composed masterpiece with the best of it all. It won't get any better...
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asur90
WBPP (Jun 7, 2019 at 17:00)
Trail Room with a View
Fun trail. Comparing with the other black trails in the area this is closer to a hard blue.
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Happycamper1980
(Jun 2, 2019 at 18:14)
(Jun 2, 2019 at 18:14)
Trail Value Added
Near the end of the trail had to fix a flat and believe could hear Cubs of a bear from what looked like a den .didnt stick around as Cubs were getting closer and loudr Take caution .
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matzx
(Nov 15, 2018 at 3:00)
Trail Treasure Trail
One of the best trails in Sea-2-Sky corridor, maybe whole BC, Freeride lives!
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awesomemtb
(Oct 13, 2018 at 19:21)
Trail Boney Elbows
Super fun trail! Couple of big slabs with go arounds for most of them if you aren’t feeling it. Nothing too crazy and good warm up For dirks diggler
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ironhorsebike1
(Jul 31, 2018 at 7:30)
Trail Boney Elbows
Unreal slabs I've never seen anything like these in the lower US. So rad! Kinda sketchy when wet, but still gotta send it.
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AidanMulvihill
(Jul 19, 2018 at 10:40)
Trail Value Added
very fun trail but on more the back side of the trails compaird to intestinal, penthouse, larvice ect.
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Flow-Ryder
(Jul 12, 2018 at 14:23)
Trail Treasure Trail
A world class trail jam packed with tons of steep slabs, beautiful woodwork, hucks, gaps, a rhythm section and skinnies! Truly an amazing trail.
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Sun2306
(Jun 26, 2018 at 22:12)
Trail Room with a View
Is there a way to get to this trail without riding Entrails? Is entrails significantly more difficult? How does this compare to other slab trails in the area?
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Sun2306
(Jun 26, 2018 at 22:09)
Trail Icy Hole of Death
Definitely some steep rooty and rocks sections!
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blackcombterry
(Jun 21, 2018 at 15:55)
Trail Penthouse
What's that line off to the left like? Worth checking out, or partially overgrown for a reason?
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davereid
(Jun 22, 2018 at 19:26)
Trail Penthouse
I built it. The left line goes no problem, but the center line and right line are better. Worth doing for the hell of it one day for fun.
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blackcombterry
(Jun 23, 2018 at 15:47)
Trail Penthouse
Thanks.
By 'left line' are you referring to the random line up top that appears to circumnavigate the rock face, or the left line of the pair that go straight down the rock face? I was referring to the line that appears to go left of the entire rock face.
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By 'left line' are you referring to the random line up top that appears to circumnavigate the rock face, or the left line of the pair that go straight down the rock face? I was referring to the line that appears to go left of the entire rock face.
mcdog
(Dec 12, 2017 at 10:29)
Trail Gouranga Rock Ride
Yo in action: www.instagram.com/p/BclnsNwHxzE/?taken-by=yoannbarelli
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longliveenduro
MTB - Augsburg (Sep 29, 2017 at 16:10)
Trail Treasure Trail
This trail is just so good. If you are into trials you will like this trail
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gofishyfishy
(Sep 6, 2017 at 19:56)
Trail Mikes Loop
Took it up from the top of 50 shades. Nice climbing trail.
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gofishyfishy
(Sep 6, 2017 at 19:56)
Trail Mikes Loop
Took it up from the top of 50 shades. Nice climbing trail.
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gofishyfishy
(Sep 6, 2017 at 19:56)
Trail Mikes Loop
Took it up from the top of 50 shades. Nice climbing trail.
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dustybronco
(Aug 31, 2017 at 18:42)
Trail Treasure Trail
Just go ahead and pucker up for this one and then get a little sendy for the boyz on this one bud.
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blackcombterry
(Aug 31, 2017 at 8:55)
Trail Room with a View
Great option to check out some moderate Squamish rock slabs. A fun trail. Probably a dark blue level type trail.
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Hbrown15
(Jun 20, 2017 at 14:36)
Trail Hueso
If this a single black trail, it is the hardest black trail I have ever done. No ride arounds and falling on some of those rock faces spell disaster. My dad broke his shin bone on this trial. However Treasure Trail is on another level...tough call in terms of rating.
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norcalspeeddemon
(Jun 13, 2017 at 8:08)
Trail Gouranga Rock Ride
You are a boss if you can ride this line! Crazy section!
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zestylife
(May 15, 2017 at 4:40)
Trail Treasure Trail
This trail is amazing! So many features and interesting lines - treasures everywhere!
Pack extra guts if you wanna ride everything..
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Pack extra guts if you wanna ride everything..
zestylife
(Apr 28, 2017 at 6:01)
Trail Treasure Trail
So much fun, so many features! A very beautiful trail too!
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dangerousdave
(Aug 13, 2016 at 12:28)
Trail Treasure Trail
Epic trail! Legitimate double black trail with steep rock rolls, drops, a few gaps, and some woodwork. Starts with a mix of short punchy climbs mixed with rock rolls before hitting the real steeps. There are ride arounds, but they're challenging as well.
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Wenda
(May 3, 2016 at 19:54)
Trail Entrails
Cory McKay and Derek Romanin actually built Entrails circa '97 when it exited on Mashiter just above rollercoster in a ditchy finish. Hoping to find the pic we took on opening day nailing in the cedar sign to post. Jim definitely put icing on it with the new finish and a shitload of work keeps it flowing thanks to the awesome trail crews in Squ'ish!
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Wenda
(May 3, 2016 at 19:54)
Trail Entrails
Cory McKay and Derek Romanin actually built Entrails circa '97 when it exited on Mashiter just above rollercoster in a ditchy finish. Hoping to find the pic we took on opening day nailing in the cedar sign to post. Jim definitely put icing on it with the new finish and a shitload of work keeps it flowing thanks to the awesome trail crews in Squ'ish!
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canadaka
Trailforks (Apr 9, 2016 at 8:48)
Trail Intestinal Fortitude
You can start from the 2Nd ledge and its easier to control speed and gain some confidence.
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j-rawk
(Apr 9, 2016 at 0:49)
Trail Intestinal Fortitude
that last rock face. wow. another day!
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j-rawk
(Feb 27, 2016 at 12:20)
Trail Boney Elbows
Mandatory slabs are not too hard, optional ones look gnarly!
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paulwatt
(Aug 7, 2015 at 12:25)
(Aug 7, 2015 at 12:25)
Trail Hueso
Kinda disagree. Double blacks should be reserved for pretty heavy trails. Hueso is one of my all-time favourites but it's not that hard. Kinda think it should be returned to single black status. Or we need more diamonds for trails like Treasure and Intestinal
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Pokey76
NSMBA (Jul 21, 2015 at 11:39)
NSMBA (Jul 21, 2015 at 11:39)
Trail Treasure Trail
Amazing trail!!
One great rock roll after another, hats off to the builder, beautiful line selection and scouting!
Well done sir, well done.
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One great rock roll after another, hats off to the builder, beautiful line selection and scouting!
Well done sir, well done.
Pokey76
NSMBA (Jul 13, 2015 at 18:25)
NSMBA (Jul 13, 2015 at 18:25)
Trail Value Added
Trail report = "Jun 23, 2015 Dusty slabs"
I'm thinking that the year round report could include "dusty/greasy slabs", as the main rock slab is always dirty, with a constant fresh supply sliding on to it.
That would be a rippin' rock section if it could stay clean....
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I'm thinking that the year round report could include "dusty/greasy slabs", as the main rock slab is always dirty, with a constant fresh supply sliding on to it.
That would be a rippin' rock section if it could stay clean....
TheSpangler
WLCC (Feb 22, 2015 at 19:46)
Trail Around The Rock
Fun quick couple of slabs in perfect condition in February!
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Difficulty ratingDouble Black Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Physical ratingHard
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Altitude min353 ft
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Altitude start906 ft
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Altitude end453 ft
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Grade-0.8%
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Grade max-80.6%
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Grade min60.4%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat4,022 ft
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