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4,544 ft
Distance
102 ft
Climb
-160 ft
Descent
00:13:43
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
1,041 ft
Altitude min
1,175 ft
Altitude max
1,129 ft
Altitude start
1,070 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
23.6%
Grade min
1,604 ft
Distance climb
2,129 ft
Distance down
810 ft
Distance flat
00:13:43
Avg time

Dead End Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
    • 15 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #125083 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #101832 in E-Biking
    • #128972 in Trail Running
    • #197124 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Deadend Loop is a small loop located at the end of Bob McIntosh trail and at the bottom of Made In The Shade. The trail can be ridden either direction. Climbing Rock n'Roll at the end will take riders to the start of Man Boobs and Rob's Corners.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 22 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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Aug 17, 2026 @ 6:11pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 17, 2026
 Closed for debris barrier rehab work
Aug 22, 2025 @ 1:55pm
Aug 22, 2025
Clearly not used. Overgrown in many places. No way out other than vertical loose fire road. Wouldn’t not go near this.
Jun 10, 2025 @ 7:10pm
Jun 10, 2025
 reporter Not much signs of usage. lots of small debris, several small trees across trail. End of trail seems to be gone and overgrown, with new access road...
May 11, 2025 @ 12:01pm
May 11, 2025
 Amazing shape. Beautiful area. Too bad about hydro clearcut and hike out.
Feb 3, 2025 @ 7:23pm
Feb 3, 2025
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        Directions to dead-end-loop trailhead (49.793470, -123.100750)
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        2 Reviews & Comments

        maggiedurkin maggiedurkin
        All clear. A fun trail, very XC. Do not think it’s a blue at all, super straightforward. Would be a good spot for a beginner.
        DePita13
        Lots of fallen logs, trail can not be completed

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dead End Loop

        ▼ Where is Dead End Loop located?
        Dead End Loop 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 49.79347, -123.10075.
        ▼ How hard is Dead End Loop?
        Dead End Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dead End Loop?
        Dead End Loop has 102 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 160 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,041 ft to 1,175 ft.
        ▼ Is Dead End Loop a point to point trail?
        Dead End Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Dead End Loop?
        Dead End Loop is 4,544 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dead End Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Dead End Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Dead End Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Dead End Loop are:
        • November (4 activities)
        • June (3 activities)
        • September (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Dead End Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dead End Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Dead End Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Dead End Loop. The trail is 4,544 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Dead End Loop?
        Dead End Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,709 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,854 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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