more stats
2,972 ft
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-180 ft
Descent
00:09:19
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
788 ft
Altitude min
910 ft
Altitude max
822 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
32.8%
Grade min
1,109 ft
Distance climb
1,355 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:09:19
Avg time

Border Patrol Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #91753 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2829 in E-Biking
    • #105124 in Trail Running
    • #849 in Observed Trials
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,625 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #269 in E-Biking
    • #6,008 in Trail Running
    • #523 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

A very old trail with many steep ups and downs. Very technical, and the climbs are difficult to clean. There are some nice slabs on the trail. You won’t get your flow here, but it can be rewarding.
Provides the egress to Marc My Word.

Tags
Rock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 71 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 373 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Border Patrol Trail Reports

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Jun 13, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 13, 2026
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May 1, 2026 @ 1:24pm (America/Vancouver)
May 1, 2026
Mar 27, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 27, 2026
Tree down at intersection of Guanxi and BP
Jan 9, 2026 @ 12:43pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 9, 2026
Dec 15, 2025 @ 11:52am (America/Vancouver)
Dec 15, 2025
Decent sized tree down just down trail from second bridge. Has been there for a while. Just down trail from the new bridge that has been out in.
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on Jun 13, 2026
Snow Covered
Avg: 2.91 (42 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to border-patrol trailhead (49.764640, -123.104810)

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      16 Reviews & Comments

      ThomasrnWj4a
      Lots of walking the bike with one slab, but it’s a nice one with a view. Next time I’ll connect to the blue.
      MediumSend MediumSend
      Fu scenic slab but everything else is under construction. Skip it for now.
      Ajamunro
      This trail, into Guanxi, is dope as hell. Dont just ride down mashiter after a lap on rupert, marc my word, etc.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Border Patrol located?
      Border Patrol 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 49.76464, -123.10481.
      ▼ How hard is Border Patrol?
      Border Patrol is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Border Patrol?
      Border Patrol has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 788 ft to 910 ft.
      ▼ Is Border Patrol a point to point trail?
      Border Patrol is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Border Patrol?
      Border Patrol is 2,972 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Border Patrol?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Border Patrol. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Border Patrol? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Border Patrol are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Border Patrol?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Border Patrol. The trail is 2,972 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Border Patrol?
      Border Patrol is a very popular trail. There have been 2,699 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,656 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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