more stats
971 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:01:01
Avg time
-161 ft
Altitude change
229 ft
Altitude min
389 ft
Altitude max
389 ft
Altitude start
230 ft
Altitude end
-16.6%
Grade
-42.7%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
817 ft
Distance down
49 ft
Distance flat
00:01:01
Avg time

Brackentrail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #52941 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12920 in E-Biking
    • #71156 in Trail Running
    • #1506 in Observed Trials
  • Provincial Ranking
    #2,627 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #863 in E-Biking
    • #4,113 in Trail Running
    • #628 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

This is mainly a descending trail to get to Brackendale from Jacks. Although you can use it to climb back up to Jacks after descending Crouching Squirrel, it is recommended to go down to Tantalus Road and climb back up Dowad Drive.

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 315 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 2,323 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Brackentrail Trail Reports

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on Sep 18, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.87 (26 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to brackentrail trailhead (49.758760, -123.126460)

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      1 Review & Comments

      animal-chin animal-chin
      good reminder today that brackentrail is sometimes used as a climbing trail. good thing its early and the foliage cover isn't grown in so you can see down the trail a fair ways, otherwise it would have been an ugly head on with an e-bike crew coming up it today.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Brackentrail located?
      Brackentrail 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 49.75876, -123.12646.
      ▼ How hard is Brackentrail?
      Brackentrail is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brackentrail?
      Brackentrail has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 168 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 229 ft to 389 ft.
      ▼ Is Brackentrail a point to point trail?
      Brackentrail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Brackentrail?
      Brackentrail is 971 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brackentrail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Brackentrail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brackentrail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brackentrail are:
      • September (151 activities)
      • April (142 activities)
      • July (133 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Brackentrail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brackentrail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Brackentrail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Brackentrail. The trail is 971 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Brackentrail?
      Brackentrail is a very popular trail. There have been 15,617 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,523 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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