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1,969 ft
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-99 ft
Descent
00:04:13
Avg time
-47 ft
Altitude change
1,088 ft
Altitude min
1,137 ft
Altitude max
1,137 ft
Altitude start
1,089 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-33.7%
Grade max
17.9%
Grade min
696 ft
Distance climb
896 ft
Distance down
377 ft
Distance flat
00:04:13
Avg time

Section 57 Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cat Lake
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A two directional trail built by Jim Harvey (who got in trouble by "the man" for building it).
For those fit, the trail is often used as a climb to Cheshire Cat. The sub 20 minute goal from bridge to campsite is the Strava goal for many.

Otherwise, it can be descended, and is a moderately hard trail (think dark blue).

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 5, 2024 @ 9:37am
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Feb 15, 2023 @ 3:24am
Feb 15, 2023
 A little bit of fresh snow in the open sections but all fine to ride
Jun 28, 2020 @ 9:26am
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Apr 8, 2020 @ 5:57pm
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Sep 21, 2015 @ 11:48pm
Sep 21, 2015
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Section 57 Access

        ▼ Where is Section 57 Access located?
        Section 57 Access is located in Cat Lake, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cat Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.8014, -123.10952.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Section 57 Access?
        Section 57 Access has 52 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,088 ft to 1,137 ft.
        ▼ How long is Section 57 Access?
        Section 57 Access is 1,969 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Section 57 Access?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Section 57 Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Section 57 Access?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Section 57 Access are:
        • May (14 activities)
        • June (7 activities)
        • July (6 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Section 57 Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Section 57 Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Section 57 Access?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Section 57 Access. The trail is 1,969 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Section 57 Access?
        Section 57 Access is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 341 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 353 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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