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4,610 ft
Distance
83 ft
Climb
-396 ft
Descent
00:14:30
Avg time
-313 ft
Altitude change
1,507 ft
Altitude min
1,820 ft
Altitude max
1,820 ft
Altitude start
1,506 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-39.6%
Grade max
19.9%
Grade min
1,155 ft
Distance climb
2,884 ft
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
00:14:30
Avg time

Recycle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #60996 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32220 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

XC trail with lots of ups, downs, twists and turns. Nothing too technical but lots of roots and some short bits of wood work. There's a nice stop at a bench to sit and have a view before finishing up by the shelter.

Access Info

Start of trail marked to the right, just after the start of Half Nelson

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 108 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 685 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Recycle Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2026 @ 7:43am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 13, 2026
 Trail is in excellent shape except for last short section through the clear cut that desparately needs brushing. Can get through but better to...
Jul 8, 2026 @ 11:31am (America/Vancouver)
Jul 8, 2026
 Fallen tree across, between Speedos and Antithesis.
Jun 16, 2026 @ 1:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 16, 2026
 Tree is near the end of the trail
Jun 4, 2026 @ 10:21am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 4, 2026
 there is a ride around for the fallen tree. Ferns are closing in on the trail towards the bottom.
Jun 1, 2026 @ 2:32pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 1, 2026
 LARGE tree down just past the bench/viewpoint. I think you need one of those old timey two person saws or a reroute. 🫠
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on Jul 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.07 (36 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to recycle trailhead (49.744390, -123.067050)
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      7 Reviews & Comments

      jrully
      Super washed out section but otherwise a decent XC trail similar to Valleycliffe.
      PacificNorthWes PacificNorthWes
      Call me old (fashioned), but I think people saying this trail has no flow is doing it a disservice! I thought it was delightful, and I timed a perfect golden hour sunset spectacle just as I neared the viewpoint/bench. I wish I'd ridden this sooner! Yes there are ups, but they're of the 3-5 pedal strokes variety.
      maggiedurkin maggiedurkin
      Slightly more janky then expected. Lots of fun, feels like your a bit off the beaten path on this one.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Recycle located?
      Recycle is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.74439, -123.06705.
      ▼ How hard is Recycle?
      Recycle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.8%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Recycle?
      Recycle has 83 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 396 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,507 ft to 1,820 ft.
      ▼ Is Recycle a point to point trail?
      Recycle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Recycle?
      Recycle is 4,610 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Recycle?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Recycle. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Recycle? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Recycle are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Recycle?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Recycle. The trail is 4,610 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Recycle?
      Recycle is a very popular trail. There have been 3,985 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,864 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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