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1.5 miles
Distance
700 ft
Climb
00:23:43
Avg time
702 ft
Altitude change
337 ft
Altitude min
1,040 ft
Altitude max
337 ft
Altitude start
1,040 ft
Altitude end
8.7%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
38.8%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
105 ft
Distance down
518 ft
Distance flat
00:23:43
Avg time

Squirrel Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cobble Hill Mountain
    Cobble Hill, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #47602 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8151 in E-Biking
    • #49208 in Trail Running
    • #3870 in Hiking
    • #14259 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    All
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner

Easiest route to the summit of Cobble Hill Mountain.

Busiest trail on the mountain by far so downhill runs are not recommended.

Access Info

Trailhead located at the washroom building in Quarry Nature Park.

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 91 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 905 rides
  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (3 votes)
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        Directions to squirrel-trail trailhead (48.687110, -123.605220)

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        Routes with this trail

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Squirrel Trail

        Where is Squirrel Trail located?
        Squirrel Trail is located in Cobble Hill Mountain, Cobble Hill, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cobble Hill Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.68711, -123.60522.
        How hard is Squirrel Trail?
        Squirrel Trail is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Squirrel Trail?
        Squirrel Trail has 700 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 337 ft to 1,040 ft.
        Is Squirrel Trail a point to point trail?
        Squirrel Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Squirrel Trail?
        Squirrel Trail is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Squirrel Trail?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Squirrel Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Squirrel Trail?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Squirrel Trail are:
        • July (78 activities)
        • May (54 activities)
        • August (53 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Squirrel Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Squirrel Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Squirrel Trail?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 26 minutes to ride Squirrel Trail. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Squirrel Trail?
        Squirrel Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 4,529 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,021 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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