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1.0 mile
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-365 ft
Descent
00:08:55
Avg time
-340 ft
Altitude change
1,180 ft
Altitude min
1,520 ft
Altitude max
1,520 ft
Altitude start
1,180 ft
Altitude end
-60.067%
Grade max
24.933%
Grade min
151 ft
Distance climb
2,267 ft
Distance down
101 ft
Distance flat
00:08:55
Avg time

Cheap & Easy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    West Sechelt
    Sechelt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #95534 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62596 in E-Biking
    • #1589 in Trail Running
    • #107003 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    Dry
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

Steep trail with a couple of rocky lines. Challenging sections and knarley. Awkward flow. You will be beaten up but have smile on your face once ridden.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 112 miles avg distance
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Jun 12, 2025 @ 6:39am
Jun 12, 2025
 reporter In great shape. Quite dry for June, but running well.
Jan 1, 2023 @ 12:25am
Jan 1, 2023
 Thin tree wedged across the trail after the steep descent and right after the 1st hairpin. Will need a saw, but easy to climb over for now
Mar 14, 2022 @ 2:32pm
Mar 14, 2022
 Great condition despite the rain
Mar 25, 2021 @ 12:42pm
Mar 25, 2021
 Even with recent rain, the trail is running well. Only a few muddy sections
Aug 18, 2019 @ 11:24pm
Aug 18, 2019
 Upper section is rock rolly, lower section is loamy. Great shape.
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on Jun 12, 2025
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Avg: 3.86 (9 votes)
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        Directions to cheap--easy trailhead (49.516850, -123.827280)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cheap & Easy

        ▼ Where is Cheap & Easy located?
        Cheap & Easy is located in West Sechelt, Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the West Sechelt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.51685, -123.82728.
        ▼ How hard is Cheap & Easy?
        Cheap & Easy is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cheap & Easy?
        Cheap & Easy has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 365 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,180 ft to 1,520 ft.
        ▼ Is Cheap & Easy a point to point trail?
        Yes, Cheap & Easy is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cheap & Easy?
        Cheap & Easy is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cheap & Easy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cheap & Easy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cheap & Easy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cheap & Easy are:
        • May (4 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
        • April (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Cheap & Easy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cheap & Easy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cheap & Easy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Cheap & Easy. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cheap & Easy?
        Cheap & Easy is a moderately popular trail. There have been 212 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 231 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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