more stats
630 ft
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:01:21
Avg time
57 ft
Altitude change
860 ft
Altitude min
949 ft
Altitude max
860 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
-25.3%
Grade max
37.6%
Grade min
361 ft
Distance climb
269 ft
Distance down
00:01:21
Avg time

Guanxi Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 75 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #92879 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #19299 in E-Biking
    • #106698 in Trail Running
    • #128032 in Hiking
    • #226 in Observed Trials
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,722 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,269 in E-Biking
    • #6,098 in Trail Running
    • #7,054 in Hiking
    • #216 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    March-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden

An alternate line on Border Patrol to bypass an additional climb & chute descent. Called Guanxi, or "influential connection".

Access Info

Via Border Patrol. Hang right during the fourth corner of uphill switchbacks.

Tags
BridgesRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 12, 2026
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on Oct 16, 2026
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Avg: 3.43 (10 votes)
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      Directions to guanxi trailhead (49.761240, -123.106560)

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      Ajamunro
      Absolutely beautiful scenery, fun trail. Into lower entrails. Never gonna ride down mashiter again, if i have the time to ride Border Patrol into this trail, into Lower Entrails.
      Tantalus2016
      This trail is called Guanxi (the Chinese word for Connection or Network)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Guanxi located?
      Guanxi is located in Alice Lake & Highlands, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Alice Lake & Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.76124, -123.10656.
      ▼ How hard is Guanxi?
      Guanxi is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Guanxi?
      Guanxi has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 860 ft to 949 ft.
      ▼ Is Guanxi a point to point trail?
      Guanxi is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Guanxi?
      Guanxi is 630 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Guanxi?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Guanxi. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Guanxi?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Guanxi are:
      • July (50 activities)
      • August (43 activities)
      • May (39 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Guanxi? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Guanxi are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Guanxi?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Guanxi. The trail is 630 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Guanxi?
      Guanxi is a very popular trail. There have been 3,301 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,394 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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