more stats
2,031 ft
Distance
94 ft
Climb
00:05:33
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
00:05:33
Avg time

Retroversion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Valemount Bike Park
    Valemount, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #219133 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122509 in E-Biking
    • #100446 in Trail Running
    • #118830 in Hiking
    • #61718 in Gravel Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #8,942 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,873 in E-Biking
    • #5,796 in Trail Running
    • #6,433 in Hiking
    • #1,987 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    April-October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    VARDA

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

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 49 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 186 rides
  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is Retroversion?
      Retroversion is 2,031 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Retroversion?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Retroversion. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Retroversion?
      Retroversion is best visited during: April-October.
      ▼ How do I access Retroversion? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Retroversion are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Retroversion?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Retroversion. The trail is 2,031 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Retroversion?
      Retroversion is a very popular trail. There have been 795 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 826 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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