This trail is permanently closed/decommissioned
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174 ft
Distance
-28 ft
Descent
00:00:56
Avg time
-28 ft
Altitude change
735 ft
Altitude min
763 ft
Altitude max
763 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
-16.4%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
-5.8%
Grade min
174 ft
Distance down
00:00:56
Avg time

Brutus Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Mountain
    West Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Proline Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (3 votes)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    BPP

Massive gap drop off rock cliff.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Watch for riders coming down jump line on the right!

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jan 4, 2026 @ 11:10pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 4, 2026
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Nov 17, 2025 @ 1:55pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 17, 2025
 reporter Expected to be permanently closed as early as December 1st for clear-cutting followed by Upper Mountain Path construction. Get your laps in.
Jul 3, 2025 @ 9:59pm
Jul 3, 2025
 mulch lander now, still goes
Feb 22, 2025 @ 4:03pm
Feb 22, 2025
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Oct 19, 2024 @ 7:09pm
Oct 19, 2024
 Cleared some deadfall on the runout. Left a decent sized pothole towards the bottom which is filled but soft.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Brutus

        ▼ Where is Brutus located?
        Brutus is located in Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.35115, -123.22418.
        ▼ How hard is Brutus?
        Brutus is rated as Proline difficulty. The average grade is 16.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Brutus?
        The trail has 28 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 735 ft to 763 ft.
        ▼ How long is Brutus?
        Brutus is 174 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Brutus?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Brutus. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Brutus?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Brutus are:
        • May (35 activities)
        • April (32 activities)
        • August (29 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Brutus? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Brutus are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Brutus?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Brutus. The trail is 174 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Brutus?
        Brutus is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 382 recorded activities on this trail. View recent activity on this trail.

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