more stats
1,109 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-204 ft
Descent
00:03:25
Avg time
-199 ft
Altitude change
465 ft
Altitude min
669 ft
Altitude max
664 ft
Altitude start
466 ft
Altitude end
-18%
Grade
-42.8%
Grade max
9.7%
Grade min
46 ft
Distance climb
1,063 ft
Distance down
00:03:25
Avg time

South Side Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Smoke Bluffs Park
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #105281 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #59686 in E-Biking
    • #213 in Observed Trials
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,401 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,956 in E-Biking
    • #203 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Season
    March - November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    District of Squamish

A good option worth checking out for those that like steep terrain, and that don't mind the climb up to this portion of the Valleycliffe trail network. To access the trail, start descending on White Bronco before making the turn at a right fork for Southside.

Like many Valleycliffe trails, there are a few times the trail splits as you descend. Stick to the most traveled option and you should be fine.

Access Info

Getting to the top of the FM tower isn't enjoyable from any direction. The best option might be Pipeline/Doggy Style, or alternatively pushing up Mountain Of Phlegm.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
DropsRock slabs

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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South Side Trail Reports

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Sep 17, 2025 @ 7:33pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 17, 2025
Running great. However, this trail was always referred to as “South Slide” on many maps. We should keep that fun play on words going IMO.
Feb 3, 2025 @ 7:22pm
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on Sep 17, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to south-side-65430 trailhead (49.707630, -123.133790)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is South Side located?
      South Side is located in Smoke Bluffs Park, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Smoke Bluffs Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.70763, -123.13379.
      ▼ How hard is South Side?
      South Side is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 18%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for South Side?
      South Side has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 204 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 465 ft to 669 ft.
      ▼ Is South Side a point to point trail?
      Yes, South Side is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is South Side?
      South Side is 1,109 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on South Side?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on South Side. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride South Side?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride South Side are:
      • May (9 activities)
      • April (8 activities)
      • August (7 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access South Side? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to South Side are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride South Side?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride South Side. The trail is 1,109 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is South Side?
      South Side is a moderately popular trail. There have been 993 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,070 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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