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1,539 ft
Distance
-215 ft
Descent
00:03:34
Avg time
-217 ft
Altitude change
1,081 ft
Altitude min
1,298 ft
Altitude max
1,298 ft
Altitude start
1,083 ft
Altitude end
-14.1%
Grade
-22.2%
Grade max
-3.8%
Grade min
1,509 ft
Distance down
00:03:34
Avg time

Garbage Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burke Mountain
    Coquitlam, British Columbia
  • AKA
    The Last Trail
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (10 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #16856 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81554 in Trail Running
    • #68913 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #814 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,756 in Trail Running
    • #3,566 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Jan - Dec
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Watch out for hikers on Garbage and Recycle as they are the closest trails to the parking and a shortcut to get to Woodland walk.

Access Info

From the yellow gate you keep going up then turn to spur 1, then keep going until you see a trail entrance, its the first trail entrance you will see. in case you missed it its right beside the woodland walk trail

This trail is unsanctioned.

Disclaimer

Watch for hikers on Garbage and Recycle as they are the closest trails to the parking and a shortcut to get to woodland walk.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 10 rides
  • 10.1 km average
6 Months
  • 189 rides
  • 11.1 km avg distance
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  • 2,201 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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Garbage Trail Reports

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Aug 28, 2026 @ 5:17pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 28, 2026
reporter Tree stump cleared
Aug 25, 2026 @ 9:21pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 25, 2026
Down Tree by Garbage exit
Aug 22, 2026 @ 4:23pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 22, 2026
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Aug 14, 2026 @ 9:41pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 14, 2026
Rotten tree fell over at the very end blocking trail. It’s only about 20m from the road, so easy access with a chainsaw. Tree is hollow and...
Jul 6, 2026 @ 2:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 6, 2026
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on Aug 28, 2026
Avg: 4.33 (52 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to garbage-2122 trailhead (49.316040, -122.744390)

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      Trail Products

      4.4 ★★★★★
      52 Ratings
      5 ★ 56%
      4 ★ 31%
      3 ★ 10%
      2 ★ 2%
      1 ★ 2%

      14 Reviews & Comments

      emmanuelmateescu emmanuelmateescu
      Was this trail rated single black around september last year? I just remembered that randomly and I need it answered
      cannae
      Really fun trail! Fun low consequence drops and jumps all along the trail.
      Timpowers
      Fun trail. Nice challenge for a new rider such as myself. I think intermediate riders would also enjoy as there are a few jumps and some wood features.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Garbage located?
      Garbage is located in Burke Mountain, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Burke Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.31604, -122.74439.
      ▼ How hard is Garbage?
      Garbage is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Garbage?
      The trail has 215 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,081 ft to 1,298 ft.
      ▼ Is Garbage a point to point trail?
      Yes, Garbage is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Garbage?
      Garbage is 1,539 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Garbage?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Garbage. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Garbage?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Garbage are:
      • April (122 activities)
      • May (117 activities)
      • June (92 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Garbage? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Garbage are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Garbage?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Garbage. The trail is 1,539 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Garbage?
      Garbage is a very popular trail. There have been 11,403 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12,020 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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