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928 ft
Distance
-211 ft
Descent
00:04:35
Avg time
-211 ft
Altitude change
1,484 ft
Altitude min
1,694 ft
Altitude max
1,694 ft
Altitude start
1,483 ft
Altitude end
-22.7%
Grade
-55.5%
Grade max
-1%
Grade min
892 ft
Distance down
33 ft
Distance flat
00:04:35
Avg time

Cortes Planks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #62644 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #33819 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,077 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,328 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Gap Jump, Ladder Bridge, Skinny

Ladder bridges galore up top, 2 sizable gaps down low

Tags
BridgesJumpsSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 518 rides
  • Last: Nov 3, 2026
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Cortes Planks Trail Reports

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Apr 23, 2026 @ 4:56pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 23, 2026
reporter One of the optional skinnies still broken
Nov 9, 2025 @ 5:44pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 9, 2025
large tree down in pretty bad place, right after the rainbow bridge over the creek. high speed exit, turn right, there's the tree. tree is under...
May 5, 2025 @ 5:36pm
May 5, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025 @ 7:19pm
Feb 3, 2025
reporter
Jun 8, 2024 @ 12:56pm
Jun 8, 2024
Large tree down just before first roller ramp feature. causes you to miss both roller ramp features which severely affects trail flow. too big to...
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on Apr 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.15 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to cortes-planks trailhead (49.746800, -123.074550)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cortes Planks located?
      Cortes Planks is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.7468, -123.07455.
      ▼ How hard is Cortes Planks?
      Cortes Planks is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 22.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cortes Planks?
      The trail has 211 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,484 ft to 1,694 ft.
      ▼ How long is Cortes Planks?
      Cortes Planks is 928 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cortes Planks?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cortes Planks. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cortes Planks?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cortes Planks are:
      • May (36 activities)
      • July (20 activities)
      • April (17 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Cortes Planks? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cortes Planks are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cortes Planks?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Cortes Planks. The trail is 928 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cortes Planks?
      Cortes Planks is a very popular trail. There have been 2,938 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,722 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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