more stats
1,480 ft
Distance
103 ft
Climb
-77 ft
Descent
00:03:31
Avg time
25 ft
Altitude change
761 ft
Altitude min
836 ft
Altitude max
810 ft
Altitude start
833 ft
Altitude end
1.7%
Grade
-21.5%
Grade max
26.2%
Grade min
653 ft
Distance climb
669 ft
Distance down
115 ft
Distance flat
00:03:31
Avg time

Heatwave Details

  • Activities
    • Dirtbike/Moto
  • Riding Area
    Lava Flow
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Dirtbiking
  • Global Ranking
    #2314 in Dirtbiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #890 in Dirtbiking · British Columbia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Year Opened
    2021

In the year 2021 in the midst of the first of the pandemics, a heatwave came that smashed records and wrought havoc. This trail was built in the early morning hours when temperatures were a mild 28 Celsius or so. This trail offers an option other than continuing on the dusty, rocky road. Technical hills, log hops, rocks and roots.

Tags
Faint trail
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 15 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 125 rides
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Heatwave Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Heatwave located?
      Heatwave is located in Lava Flow, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Lava Flow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.72367, -123.08084.
      ▼ How hard is Heatwave?
      Heatwave is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 1.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Heatwave?
      Heatwave has 103 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 77 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 761 ft to 836 ft.
      ▼ Is Heatwave a point to point trail?
      Heatwave is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Heatwave?
      Heatwave is 1,480 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Heatwave?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Heatwave. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Heatwave? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Heatwave are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to dirtbike ride Heatwave?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to dirtbike ride Heatwave. The trail is 1,480 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Heatwave?
      Heatwave is a very popular trail. There have been 226 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 235 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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