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1,444 ft
Distance
144 ft
Climb
00:06:39
Avg time
144 ft
Altitude change
699 ft
Altitude min
844 ft
Altitude max
699 ft
Altitude start
843 ft
Altitude end
10%
Grade
26.7%
Grade min
1,201 ft
Distance climb
243 ft
Distance flat
00:06:39
Avg time

Glossettes Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Valleycliffe
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Singletrack Mind
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #65207 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #15545 in E-Biking
    • #91406 in Trail Running
    • #61 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Diamond Head Land Co

Original trials motorcycle trail built in the mid to late 1990s, now also used by mountain bikers to access Single Track Mind. Some additions/bypasses built to allow for better mountain bike access.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 101 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 983 rides
  • Last: Aug 7, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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        Routes with this trail

        223
        SORCA Valleycliffe Chill
        6 miles • 1,301 ft • 8 •
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        73
        Sorca Social E-bike Valleycliffe
        7 miles • 1,640 ft • 6 •
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        SORCA ValleyCliff Thrill
        6 miles • 1,815 ft • 18 •
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Glossettes

        ▼ Where is Glossettes located?
        Glossettes is located in Valleycliffe, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Valleycliffe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.71894, -123.10219.
        ▼ How hard is Glossettes?
        Glossettes is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Glossettes?
        Glossettes has 144 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 699 ft to 844 ft.
        ▼ Is Glossettes a point to point trail?
        Glossettes is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Glossettes?
        Glossettes is 1,444 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Glossettes?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Glossettes. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Glossettes?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Glossettes are:
        • July (97 activities)
        • February (66 activities)
        • May (63 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Glossettes? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Glossettes are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Glossettes?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Glossettes. The trail is 1,444 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Glossettes?
        Glossettes is a very popular trail. There have been 5,586 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,398 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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