more stats
2,310 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:03:50
Avg time
-144 ft
Altitude change
446 ft
Altitude min
597 ft
Altitude max
596 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
1,342 ft
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:03:50
Avg time

Father Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Valleycliffe
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 80 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #16405 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26214 in E-Biking
    • #36310 in Trail Running
    • #146450 in Hiking
    • #197 in Observed Trials
  • Provincial Ranking
    #790 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,722 in E-Biking
    • #2,021 in Trail Running
    • #8,700 in Hiking
    • #188 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Diamond Head Land Co

moderate descent off of Spencer's Alternate linking up down to Lost Loop. some sections still being tweaked but it's all clear.

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 3 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 57 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 460 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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on Oct 18, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      VC needed a nice flowy Blue XC track with some easy up/down to link into Lost Loop. Needs to dry out a bit and a little more work needed b4 you'll be able to rip it as it's quite loamy.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Father Side located?
      Father Side is located in Valleycliffe, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Valleycliffe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.71892, -123.11882.
      ▼ How hard is Father Side?
      Father Side is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Father Side?
      Father Side has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 446 ft to 597 ft.
      ▼ Is Father Side a point to point trail?
      Father Side is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Father Side?
      Father Side is 2,310 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Father Side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Father Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Father Side?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Father Side are:
      • October (29 activities)
      • July (27 activities)
      • April (22 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Father Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Father Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Father Side?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Father Side. The trail is 2,310 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Father Side?
      Father Side is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,060 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,076 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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