Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Elfin Lakes Trail
BC ParksLand Manager
Elfin Lakes Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Backcountry Ski
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Riding AreaElfin Lakes / Red Heather / Paul Ridge
Squamish, British Columbia -
AKADiamond Head
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeDoubletrack
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Snow GroomingBackcountry
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Bike TypeXC, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Seasonbike Jun-Nov ski Nov-May
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Family FriendlyYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking#46554 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #6875 in E-Biking
- #17307 in Trail Running
- #594 in Hiking
- #180 in Snowshoeing
- #223 in Skiing
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 100 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Skiing
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Land Owner
This is the Elfin Lakes trail that is used by hikers and bikers in summer and skiers and snowshoers in the winter. It starts at 950m elevation and climbs to the ridge high point at 1,600m and then down to Elfin Lakes at 1,500m. The trail is 21km return. However, due to the rocky surface, this ride feels like a solid 30km. Bring the fattest tires you have and run them at low PSI for maximum enjoyment
There is a waterfall partway up and a few other sources of water as long as it has not been dry for too long.
Please note, cycling is prohibited around the lakes. Cycling is only permitted on the trail to the campground.
Access Info
Go up to Diamond Head parking lot.
Disclaimer
Warning: It's prohibited under the Parks Act to harvest anything in the park, including blueberries. Blueberries are an important food source for bear leading into hibernation.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Elfin Lakes multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change1,623 ft
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Altitude min3,224 ft
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Altitude max5,229 ft
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Altitude start3,224 ft
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Altitude end4,849 ft
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Grade4.6%
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Grade max-19.8%
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Grade min32.9%
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Distance climb5 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat344 ft
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Avg time02:46:59
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Avg reverse time02:13:16
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- 28.8 km avg distance
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- Last: Aug 7, 2023
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