more stats
2,070 ft
Distance
121 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:09:11
Avg time
115 ft
Altitude change
1,169 ft
Altitude min
1,292 ft
Altitude max
1,169 ft
Altitude start
1,283 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-7.9%
Grade max
14.2%
Grade min
1,575 ft
Distance climb
144 ft
Distance down
325 ft
Distance flat
00:09:11
Avg time

Bonsai Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Lava Flow
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Dirtbiking
    • 65 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #95396 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #63777 in E-Biking
    • #2458 in Dirtbiking
    • #136 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Primarily a dirtbike/trials trail also used by mountain bikers to climb up to Somewhere Over there. The left option is slightly easier to climb.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 434 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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Bonsai Trail Reports

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Sep 12, 2026 @ 10:40am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 12, 2026
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Aug 20, 2026 @ 9:19pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 20, 2026
 Left hand fork getting harder to ride each year with all the moto abuse.
Jul 23, 2026 @ 7:39pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 23, 2026
 reporter
May 12, 2026 @ 1:04pm (America/Vancouver)
May 12, 2026
Jan 24, 2026 @ 12:20pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 24, 2026
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Status:
on Sep 12, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.83 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Full guide to Bonsai ...AND... SOT Alt Ending
      mtb
      7:22 | 602 | Aug 30, 2019 , Squamish
      BONSAI - Lava flow, Squamish
      moto
      5:45 | 211 | Aug 11, 2024 , Squamish

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      rmsraven rmsraven
      Used to be rideable but moto wear and tear, plus deep puddles when it's wet make it a pretty tough way to access SOT and UDG.
      liamdubs liamdubs
      Was pretty nuts, lots of steep slabs, roots and puddles make this a tough climb. I never tried the other way up to somewhere over there, but I can’t imagine it isn’t busy.
      Sun2306 Sun2306
      better than bonsai north but still awful, especially when wet

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bonsai located?
      Bonsai is located in Lava Flow, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Lava Flow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.73323, -123.0789.
      ▼ How hard is Bonsai?
      Bonsai is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bonsai?
      Bonsai has 121 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,169 ft to 1,292 ft.
      ▼ Is Bonsai a point to point trail?
      Bonsai is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bonsai?
      Bonsai is 2,070 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bonsai?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bonsai. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Bonsai? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bonsai are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bonsai?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Bonsai. The trail is 2,070 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bonsai?
      Bonsai is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3,543 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,602 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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