more stats
761 ft
Distance
-142 ft
Descent
00:06:01
Avg time
-142 ft
Altitude change
1,561 ft
Altitude min
1,703 ft
Altitude max
1,703 ft
Altitude start
1,562 ft
Altitude end
-18.6%
Grade
-32.8%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
761 ft
Distance down
00:06:01
Avg time

Antithesis Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #40455 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62797 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Gap Jump

Some jumps, some steeps, some drops. At the end, hike up and hit the jumps at the bottom of Cortes Planks and link to Homebrew for a sweet line

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 83 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 641 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Antithesis Trail Reports

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Jun 8, 2026 @ 4:33pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 8, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026 @ 1:46pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 3, 2026
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Nov 22, 2025 @ 4:21pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 22, 2025
 Built up the turn into the step down, did a bunch of drainage work as well.
Nov 11, 2025 @ 1:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 11, 2025
New exit that connects into nightshift, also some fresh dirt work on the set up for step down, enjoy.
Oct 19, 2025 @ 2:31pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 19, 2025
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on Jun 8, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.3 (24 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      0:14 | 1287 | May 23, 2014 , Squamish

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      2 Reviews & Comments

      rowan-my-boat
      Pretty sure this picture is of Cortez planks

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Antithesis located?
      Antithesis is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.74656, -123.07415.
      ▼ How hard is Antithesis?
      Antithesis is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Antithesis?
      The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,561 ft to 1,703 ft.
      ▼ Is Antithesis a point to point trail?
      Yes, Antithesis is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Antithesis?
      Antithesis is 761 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Antithesis?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Antithesis. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Antithesis? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Antithesis are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Antithesis?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Antithesis. The trail is 761 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Antithesis?
      Antithesis is a very popular trail. There have been 3,350 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,034 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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