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3,481 ft
Distance
27 ft
Climb
-289 ft
Descent
00:15:02
Avg time
-262 ft
Altitude change
910 ft
Altitude min
1,192 ft
Altitude max
1,172 ft
Altitude start
909 ft
Altitude end
-7.5%
Grade
-24.7%
Grade max
17.4%
Grade min
295 ft
Distance climb
2,477 ft
Distance down
705 ft
Distance flat
00:15:02
Avg time

Rupert Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #7 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #871 in E-Biking
    • #49 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Another legendary trail built by Gary McFarlane, The trail is an easy black, with optional intermediate options (all signed with a chicken).

The trail offers so many different styles of riding - XC, rock slabs, downhill rips, and some interesting wood-work. Definitely one of the highlight trails of the 2013/14 building season.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 25 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 840 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 6,585 rides
  • Last: Sep 2, 2026
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Aug 9, 2026 @ 2:14pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 9, 2026
Aug 5, 2026 @ 7:37am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 5, 2026
 reporter The tree has been cleared.
Aug 2, 2026 @ 10:02am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 2, 2026
 tree down right after the ladder drop. too big to push off. needs a saw
Jul 28, 2026 @ 8:16pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 28, 2026
 Tree down
Jul 28, 2026 @ 4:01pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 28, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 4.72 (225 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to rupert trailhead (49.767890, -123.112190)
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        youtuber TOP TEN ROCKS TO ROLL in SQUAMISH, BC ALICE...
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        23:29 | 61 | Jul 29, 2026 , Squamish
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        Video: Remy Metailler Guides 4 Riders Down Rupert in Squamish for the First Time
        Nov 25, 2021 from pinkbike.com
        Remy Metailler meets up with Judy, the founder of Colour The Trails and three friends to ride Rupert, in Squamish.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rupert

        ▼ Where is Rupert located?
        Rupert is located in Alice Lake & Highlands, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Alice Lake & Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.76789, -123.11219.
        ▼ How hard is Rupert?
        Rupert is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 7.5%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rupert?
        Rupert has 27 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 289 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 910 ft to 1,192 ft.
        ▼ Is Rupert a point to point trail?
        Yes, Rupert is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Rupert?
        Rupert is 3,481 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rupert?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rupert. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rupert?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rupert are:
        • July (841 activities)
        • June (450 activities)
        • August (443 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Rupert? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rupert are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rupert?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Rupert. The trail is 3,481 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rupert?
        Rupert is a very popular trail. There have been 43,978 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 43,164 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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