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1,575 ft
Distance
-324 ft
Descent
00:06:52
Avg time
-324 ft
Altitude change
1,390 ft
Altitude min
1,714 ft
Altitude max
1,714 ft
Altitude start
1,391 ft
Altitude end
-20.6%
Grade
-47.5%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
1,575 ft
Distance down
00:06:52
Avg time

Roach Clip Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Mountain
    West Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 50 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32690 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #62534 in E-Biking
    • #131381 in Trail Running
    • #124561 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BPP

A natural technical trail containing many natural TTFs.

Access Info

Accessed off the BLT near the lookout and exits back on the BLT before Roach Hit.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 5 rides
  • 6 miles average
6 Months
  • 139 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 1,121 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Jul 20, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/Vancouver)
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Jul 13, 2026 @ 8:41pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 13, 2026
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Apr 10, 2026 @ 5:49pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 10, 2026
 Tree cleared.
Apr 8, 2026 @ 1:00pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 8, 2026
 Tree down shortly after the rock face. Needs someone with a big chainsaw.
Mar 21, 2026 @ 7:22pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 21, 2026
 Tree down around the corner from the main slab
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Avg: 4.16 (26 votes)
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        Directions to roach-clip trailhead (49.359770, -123.221910)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Roach Clip

        ▼ Where is Roach Clip located?
        Roach Clip is located in Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.35977, -123.22191.
        ▼ How hard is Roach Clip?
        Roach Clip is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Roach Clip?
        The trail has 324 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,390 ft to 1,714 ft.
        ▼ Is Roach Clip a point to point trail?
        Yes, Roach Clip is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Roach Clip?
        Roach Clip is 1,575 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Roach Clip?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Roach Clip. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Roach Clip?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Roach Clip are:
        • May (68 activities)
        • July (66 activities)
        • April (51 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Roach Clip? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Roach Clip are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Roach Clip?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Roach Clip. The trail is 1,575 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Roach Clip?
        Roach Clip is a very popular trail. There have been 3,129 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,020 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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