15.8 miles
Distance
2,808 ft
Climb
-5,270 ft
Descent
3,037 ft
High Point
-2,463 ft
Altitude change
430 ft
Altitude min
2,913 ft
Altitude start
449 ft
Altitude end
-2.9%
Grade
-96.8%
Grade max
66.5%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat

Loamers (if one rides Ham Hustler instead of Powersmart) and slabs

Detailed Description
Squamish Sampler is a 16 mile popular expert route located near Squamish British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 19 trails. This route climbs 2,808 ft with a max elevation of 3,037 ft then descends -5,270 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Closed: 1 trail (newest: Aug 16, 2026)
  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2 trails (newest: Aug 16, 2026)
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Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (www.sorca.ca)
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Stats

  • Distance
    16 miles
  • Altitude change
    -2,463 ft
  • Altitude min
    430 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,913 ft
  • Altitude end
    449 ft
  • Climb
    2,808 ft
  • Descent
    -5,270 ft
  • Grade
    -2.9%
  • Grade max
    -96.8%
  • Grade min
    66.5%
  • Distance climb
    6 miles
  • Distance down
    8 miles
  • Distance flat
    2 miles

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