more stats
1,936 ft
Distance
-206 ft
Descent
00:03:05
Avg time
-206 ft
Altitude change
2,120 ft
Altitude min
2,326 ft
Altitude max
2,326 ft
Altitude start
2,119 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
1,709 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:03:05
Avg time

Skookum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85682 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34791 in E-Biking
    • #58256 in Trail Running
    • #155430 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,285 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,380 in E-Biking
    • #3,248 in Trail Running
    • #9,776 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fast & flowy trail that is fairly straight. Cutting right across the mountain from the bottom of Upper PowerSmart to the access road or an optional bridge gap route that connects to the bottom portion of Grin and Holler.

Tags
BridgesFlowyJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 166 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 435 rides
  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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on Aug 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.58 (13 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to skookum trailhead (49.764590, -123.073650)

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      1 Review & Comments

      whyapinkbike
      I rode this a year ago. It's a Green! I don't know why it's rated Blue. Flat and featureless!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Skookum located?
      Skookum is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.76459, -123.07365.
      ▼ How hard is Skookum?
      Skookum is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Skookum?
      The trail has 206 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,120 ft to 2,326 ft.
      ▼ Is Skookum a point to point trail?
      Skookum is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Skookum?
      Skookum is 1,936 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Skookum?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Skookum. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Skookum? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Skookum are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Skookum?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Skookum. The trail is 1,936 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Skookum?
      Skookum is a very popular trail. There have been 2,262 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,268 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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