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745 ft
Distance
-99 ft
Descent
00:01:02
Avg time
-99 ft
Altitude change
545 ft
Altitude min
644 ft
Altitude max
644 ft
Altitude start
545 ft
Altitude end
-13.2%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
-6.8%
Grade min
745 ft
Distance down
00:01:02
Avg time

Squirrel Academy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8260 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #24575 in E-Biking
    • #91771 in Trail Running
    • #39541 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Gap Jump

This trail was constructed to provide a singletrack option from the bottom of Pseudo back to the university, to avoid having to ride down the now-congested road. Fun, fast, and flowy. There is an upper entrance just before the water tower that starts with a tricky rock roll. Built and maintained by local youth who encountered an exceptionally aggressive grouse week after week during construction.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 rides
  • 16 miles average
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  • 194 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 760 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Squirrel Academy located?
        Squirrel Academy is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.74239, -123.0949.
        ▼ How hard is Squirrel Academy?
        Squirrel Academy is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 13.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Squirrel Academy?
        The trail has 99 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 545 ft to 644 ft.
        ▼ Is Squirrel Academy a point to point trail?
        Yes, Squirrel Academy is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Squirrel Academy?
        Squirrel Academy is 745 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Squirrel Academy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Squirrel Academy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Squirrel Academy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Squirrel Academy are:
        • June (99 activities)
        • April (75 activities)
        • May (75 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Squirrel Academy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Squirrel Academy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Squirrel Academy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Squirrel Academy. The trail is 745 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Squirrel Academy?
        Squirrel Academy is a very popular trail. There have been 4,256 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,504 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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