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26.2 miles
Distance
5,727 ft
Climb
-5,717 ft
Descent
5,229 ft
High Point
10 ft
Altitude change
687 ft
Altitude min
687 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
-61.6%
Grade max
79.4%
Grade min
13 miles
Distance climb
12 miles
Distance down
4,160 ft
Distance flat
The longest day of the year is a good enough excuse to go for the longest ride This route will take you up into the alpine and then flow down into the valley where cold beer and hot BBQ awaits! Enjoy the sun!
Detailed Description
Solstice Epic 2018 is a 26 mile popular intermediate route located near Squamish British Columbia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a extreme overall physical rating. This route includes 41 trails. This route climbs 5,727 ft with a max elevation of 5,229 ft then descends -5,717 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Nov 11, 2026)
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Stats
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Distance26 miles
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Avg time4 hr 41 min
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Altitude min687 ft
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Altitude start687 ft
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Altitude end699 ft
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Climb1 mile
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Descent-5,717 ft
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Grade max-61.6%
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Grade min79.4%
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Distance climb13 miles
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Distance down12 miles
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Distance flat4,160 ft
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Trails in Route
| 1 mile | |||||
| 2,195 ft | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 3 miles | |||||
| 935 ft | |||||
| 2,825 ft | |||||
| 3,169 ft | |||||
| 13 miles | |||||
| 2,464 ft | |||||
| 978 ft | |||||
| 2,552 ft |
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Riding area
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingExtreme
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