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2,592 ft
Distance
261 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:05:48
Avg time
175 ft
Altitude change
325 ft
Altitude min
513 ft
Altitude max
325 ft
Altitude start
502 ft
Altitude end
6.7%
Grade
-34.7%
Grade max
27.1%
Grade min
1,886 ft
Distance climb
509 ft
Distance down
154 ft
Distance flat
00:05:48
Avg time

Farside Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Valleycliffe
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 75 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #110802 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #108253 in E-Biking
    • #54129 in Trail Running
    • #107809 in Hiking
    • #237 in Observed Trials
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,701 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,339 in E-Biking
    • #2,974 in Trail Running
    • #5,751 in Hiking
    • #224 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Diamond Head Land Co

A somewhat steep climb that is often combined with Fartherside to connect a rider into the Crumpit Woods trail system.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 127 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,256 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Avg: 4.05 (13 votes)
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      Directions to farside trailhead (49.721950, -123.096720)

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      Full guide to Farside and Fartherside
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      11:48 | 673 | Sep 14, 2019 , Squamish

      Routes with this trail

      ★ 3.7 • 6 miles • 1,015 ft • 25 • Loop •
      This is a great loop to do if you only have 1 to 2 hours. The trails in Valleycliffe are really different...
      ★ 4.0 • 32 miles • 7,408 ft • 45 •
      https://squamish50.com/50-km/
      6 miles • 1,301 ft • 8 •
      Spencer's Big Gay Ride > Singletrack Mind

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Farside located?
      Farside is located in Valleycliffe, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Valleycliffe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.72195, -123.09672.
      ▼ How hard is Farside?
      Farside is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Farside?
      Farside has 261 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 325 ft to 513 ft.
      ▼ Is Farside a point to point trail?
      Farside is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Farside?
      Farside is 2,592 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Farside?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Farside. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Farside?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Farside are:
      • June (54 activities)
      • May (51 activities)
      • July (51 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Farside? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Farside are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Farside?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Farside. The trail is 2,592 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Farside?
      Farside is a very popular trail. There have been 9,023 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,696 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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