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2,598 ft
Distance
36 ft
Climb
-403 ft
Descent
00:11:02
Avg time
-367 ft
Altitude change
375 ft
Altitude min
779 ft
Altitude max
741 ft
Altitude start
374 ft
Altitude end
-14.1%
Grade
-35.5%
Grade max
23.6%
Grade min
384 ft
Distance climb
1,972 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:11:02
Avg time

Pointless Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Valleycliffe
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
    • 90 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #79104 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40463 in E-Biking
    • #116331 in Trail Running
    • #122162 in Hiking
    • #4 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Diamond Head Land Co

Parallels Meet Your Maker. There are a few forks on the trail, but all end in essentially the same place along The Graduate. Generally not too hard, but with a chute and rock face or two that elevates the trail just a bit beyond blue.

Access Info

Climb Sweeter The Barry to Start

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 32 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 422 rides
  • Last: Jul 27, 2026
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Feb 22, 2026
 Finally got in and rebuilt the exit of the chute yesterday. Three of us added a significant amount of heavy rock work filling the trench that had...
Feb 14, 2026 @ 5:54pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 14, 2026
 Completed a rework of the slab entrance today. There's no redirecting the water here (it comes out the ground) so instead we raised the trail bed...
Jan 31, 2026 @ 4:51pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 31, 2026
 Drainage repair is holding for the most part but perhaps a diversion (Mattock smashing) under and beyond the ladder bridge to get the flow off the...
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Ideal
Avg: 3.88 (13 votes)
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        Directions to pointless trailhead (49.717720, -123.114810)

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        youtuber Lets Check Out Cougar Ridge Double Black Trail...
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        8:23 | 1161 | Sep 23, 2019 , Squamish
        The hill is seeping. Hard.
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        0:10 | 12 | Jan 31, 2026 , Squamish
        Pointless chute 2
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        0:17 | 7 | Jan 31, 2026 , Squamish
        Pointless chute drainage
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        0:32 | 8 | Jan 31, 2026 , Squamish

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Pointless

        ▼ Where is Pointless located?
        Pointless is located in Valleycliffe, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Valleycliffe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.71772, -123.11481.
        ▼ How hard is Pointless?
        Pointless is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pointless?
        Pointless has 36 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 403 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 375 ft to 779 ft.
        ▼ Is Pointless a point to point trail?
        Pointless is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Pointless?
        Pointless is 2,598 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pointless?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Pointless. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pointless?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pointless are:
        • April (40 activities)
        • June (36 activities)
        • July (33 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Pointless? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pointless are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Pointless?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Pointless. The trail is 2,598 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Pointless?
        Pointless is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,152 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,981 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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