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2,031 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
00:06:16
Avg time
96 ft
Altitude change
2,846 ft
Altitude min
2,943 ft
Altitude max
2,846 ft
Altitude start
2,943 ft
Altitude end
4.8%
Grade
16.7%
Grade min
1,555 ft
Distance climb
230 ft
Distance flat
00:06:16
Avg time
Retroversion Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaValemount Bike Park
Valemount, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Gravel
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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SeasonApril-October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Year Opened2019
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Land OwnerVARDA
Great views of the Premiere Range of the Cariboo Mountains.
Easier climb to Swift Creek Trail viewpoint than the Swift FSR or the steep loose climb on Swift Creek Trail
Access Info
To climb to viewpoint access from mid cutblock on Subversion.
Down Access is located at viewpoint on Swift Creek Trail
Bike Park
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 17 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
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- 154 rides
- Last: Jun 25, 2026
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Directions to retroversion trailhead
(52.850390, -119.270780)
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Nearby Trails
- Poker Run 909 ft
- Northern Traverse 1,906 ft
- Subversion 2,260 ft
- Swift Creek 2,260 ft
- Driveway To Staging 4,275 ft
Valemount Bike Park
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Frequently Asked Questions About Retroversion
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Where is Retroversion located?
Retroversion is located in Valemount Bike Park, Valemount, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Valemount Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.85039, -119.27078.
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How hard is Retroversion?
Retroversion is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Retroversion?
Retroversion has 94 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,846 ft to 2,943 ft.
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Is Retroversion a point to point trail?
Retroversion is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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