more stats
151 ft
Distance
-38 ft
Descent
00:02:39
Avg time
-38 ft
Altitude change
441 ft
Altitude min
479 ft
Altitude max
479 ft
Altitude start
440 ft
Altitude end
-25%
Grade
-33.1%
Grade max
-21.3%
Grade min
151 ft
Distance down
00:02:39
Avg time

Bearly Adequate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Optional steep rock slab line off Dirk's Diggler with a step in the middle.

Tags
Rock slabs

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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Bearly Adequate Trail Reports

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Dec 24, 2025 @ 10:38pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 24, 2025
No new debris on Bearly Adequate after the recent windstorm. It was snowing while I was there, so this could already be invalid
Sep 12, 2025 @ 11:30am (America/Vancouver)
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Feb 3, 2025 @ 7:23pm
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Jul 21, 2024 @ 6:17am
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Avg: 4.27 (16 votes)
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      Directions to bearly-adequate trailhead (49.754660, -123.118070)

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      Videos

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      3:54 | 829 | Oct 5, 2018 , Squamish
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      8:21 | 260 | Jul 15, 2025 , Squamish
      Dirk's Diggler | Squamish MTB | Trail Preview
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      0:52 | 341 | Jun 28, 2024 , Squamish
      One Big Slab | Highlands - Bearly Adequate
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      0:06 | 318 | Jun 25, 2023 , Squamish

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      16 Ratings
      5 ★ 63%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 6%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 6%

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bearly Adequate located?
      Bearly Adequate is located in Alice Lake & Highlands, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Alice Lake & Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.75466, -123.11807.
      ▼ How hard is Bearly Adequate?
      Bearly Adequate is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 25%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bearly Adequate?
      The trail has 38 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 441 ft to 479 ft.
      ▼ Is Bearly Adequate a point to point trail?
      Yes, Bearly Adequate is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bearly Adequate?
      Bearly Adequate is 151 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bearly Adequate?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bearly Adequate. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bearly Adequate?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bearly Adequate are:
      • August (18 activities)
      • July (17 activities)
      • April (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Bearly Adequate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bearly Adequate are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bearly Adequate?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Bearly Adequate. The trail is 151 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bearly Adequate?
      Bearly Adequate is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,182 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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