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1.3 miles
Distance
143 ft
Climb
-536 ft
Descent
00:17:53
Avg time
-391 ft
Altitude change
695 ft
Altitude min
1,174 ft
Altitude max
1,089 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-41.9%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
1,631 ft
Distance climb
4,140 ft
Distance down
1,322 ft
Distance flat
00:17:53
Avg time

Section 57 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cat Lake
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #93518 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71553 in E-Biking
    • #49560 in Trail Running
    • #73760 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

A brilliant trail that can be ridden either up or down.

If going up there is a short section that most people walk. Don't let that deter you, the climb is amazing and this is a fantastic way to get to Cheshire Cat.

If going down, the trail is super fun and has some fantastic bench cuts.

Trail Supporters
  • Jim Harvey
    Sponsor
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 21 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 184 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Section 57 Trail Reports

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Feb 26, 2026 @ 3:09pm (America/Vancouver)
Feb 26, 2026
bunch of trees on the trail
Jan 15, 2026 @ 8:48pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 15, 2026
Likely a few dozen trees down between Section 57 & Cheshire Cat that will need chainsaw work to clear.
Dec 28, 2025 @ 10:43pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 28, 2025
Bridge still broken and many trees down, didn’t take pics of all of them
Dec 7, 2025 @ 2:51pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 7, 2025
Tree fell on upper bridge, dislodging bridge from its footings.
Oct 4, 2025 @ 11:57am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 4, 2025
Bridge out and needs repair
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on Feb 26, 2026
Avg: 4.03 (21 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to section-57 trailhead (49.797380, -123.107160)

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      Routes with this trail

      ★ 5.0 • 10 miles • 1,554 ft • 6 • Loop •
      66 miles • 14,505 ft • 48 •
      hard. very hard. Too long for ebikes. Too long to have fun.
      6 miles • 1,107 ft • 4 •
      Exploring Cat Lake trails
      4.1 ★★★★★
      21 Ratings
      5 ★ 38%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 24%
      2 ★ 5%
      1 ★

      8 Reviews & Comments

      tiresias tiresias
      Probably the best technical climb in town, makes for an excellent XC loop when combined with Cheshire!
      crisotop crisotop
      Pretty hard to climb. Definitely a lot harder than the dedicated climbing trails in the area.
      gweb gweb
      Wasps nest on the trail around ¾ way down. Just after a small bridge - 24 Aug. 2019

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Section 57 located?
      Section 57 is located in Cat Lake, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cat Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.79738, -123.10716.
      ▼ How hard is Section 57?
      Section 57 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Section 57?
      Section 57 has 143 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 536 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 695 ft to 1,174 ft.
      ▼ Is Section 57 a point to point trail?
      Section 57 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Section 57?
      Section 57 is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Section 57?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Section 57. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Section 57? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Section 57 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Section 57?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Section 57. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Section 57?
      Section 57 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,432 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,380 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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