more stats
3,488 ft
Distance
-617 ft
Descent
00:08:01
Avg time
-617 ft
Altitude change
2,996 ft
Altitude min
3,614 ft
Altitude max
3,614 ft
Altitude start
2,995 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade
-37.8%
Grade max
-3.6%
Grade min
3,488 ft
Distance down
00:08:01
Avg time

Paper Cut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Grouse Mountain Bike Park
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #12328 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40887 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #599 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,776 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner

Paper Cut is an ode to the 2001, 2002, and 2003 World Cups held on Grouse Mountain. The World Cup downhill trail was designed by local rider Andrew Shandro, and Paper Cut follows most of the 1.2 km long World Cup DH route. This trail features all the elements you'd expect on a black technical trail—rock drops, steep chutes, rock gardens, fast and flowy sections, tight turns, and more. Paper Cut is sure to keep advanced and expert riders entertained from top to bottom.

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 1,020 rides
  • Last: Oct 12, 2026
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on Sep 28, 2026
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Avg: 4.27 (12 votes)
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      Directions to paper-cut trailhead (49.379040, -123.081530)

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      youtuber Papercut | The rowdiest trail at Grouse Bike Park
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      2:49 | 47 | Sep 23, 2026 , North Vancouver
      youtuber Grouse Mountain Bike Park - Opening Day!
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      15:41 | 488 | Jun 28, 2025 , North Vancouver
      youtuber Paper Cut | Single Black | Grouse Mountain...
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      2:51 | 63 | Sep 2, 2026 , North Vancouver
      youtuber Papercut - Grouse Mountain 2025
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      3:36 | 222 | Oct 17, 2025 , North Vancouver
      4.4 ★★★★★
      12 Ratings
      5 ★ 58%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 17%
      2 ★
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      jellybrains
      Pretty sure the trail has transformed a bit since opening day. A lot more roots and ruts are exposed now, and quite chunky in parts. Fun to ride with a DH bike. Curious what they have planned for that meander out to the other side and back. Instead, most people just continue via Oh Well.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Paper Cut located?
      Paper Cut is located in Grouse Mountain Bike Park, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Grouse Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.37904, -123.08153.
      ▼ How hard is Paper Cut?
      Paper Cut is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 17.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Paper Cut?
      The trail has 617 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,996 ft to 3,614 ft.
      ▼ How long is Paper Cut?
      Paper Cut is 3,488 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Paper Cut?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Paper Cut. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Paper Cut?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Paper Cut are:
      • June (240 activities)
      • August (235 activities)
      • July (232 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Paper Cut? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Paper Cut are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Paper Cut?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Paper Cut. The trail is 3,488 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Paper Cut?
      Paper Cut is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,733 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,950 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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