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525 ft
Distance
-138 ft
Descent
00:03:37
Avg time
-138 ft
Altitude change
734 ft
Altitude min
872 ft
Altitude max
872 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
-26.3%
Grade
-39%
Grade max
-11%
Grade min
525 ft
Distance down
00:03:37
Avg time
Penthouse Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaAlice Lake & Highlands
Squamish, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face
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Year Opened2012
This was built as a connector trail from Value Added to Two Stroke. Also works as a good warm up if heading to Larvacide.
At the top, there are three different lines. The left-hand trail - is the least popular. The middle trail is the mainline for riders looking for a single black slab. To the right in the woods is a double black line (signed) that requires a 13-foot drop to a slab transition.
There is also an easier line 1/2 way down that sneaks through the forest on the right. This avoids the sting of the last move on the slab.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 28 miles average
6 Months
- 23 rides
- 13 miles avg distance
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- 518 rides
- Last: Jul 18, 2026
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Directions to penthouse trailhead
(49.759460, -123.115660)
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Video: Remy Metailler & The Pinkbike Privateer Ride the Most Difficult Lap in Squamish
Jun 26, 2019 from pinkbike.com
It's actually a trifecta of the infamous Value Added, Penthouse, and Larvicide.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Penthouse
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Where is Penthouse located?
Penthouse 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 49.75946, -123.11566.
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How hard is Penthouse?
Penthouse is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 26.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Penthouse?
The trail has 42 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 224 m to 266 m.
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Is Penthouse a point to point trail?
Yes, Penthouse is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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