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2,310 ft
Distance
228 ft
Climb
-3 ft
Descent
00:07:51
Avg time
225 ft
Altitude change
2,675 ft
Altitude min
2,900 ft
Altitude max
2,675 ft
Altitude start
2,900 ft
Altitude end
9.7%
Grade
-1.8%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
2,238 ft
Distance climb
23 ft
Distance down
46 ft
Distance flat
00:07:51
Avg time

Subversion Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Valemount Bike Park
    Valemount, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #91256 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72274 in E-Biking
    • #24404 in Trail Running
    • #192609 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    May - Oct
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Most commonly used as a climbing trail to access parts of the trail system on the north side of the [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/swift-creek/] [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/swift-creek-223092/]Swift Creek[/L] [/L]drainage. Typically the first to open each year.

Access Info

Most commonly access on the north side of [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/swift-creek/] [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/swift-creek-223092/]swift creek[/L] [/L]just off of Main Street. Cross the bridge over Swift on Main Street then immediately that the trail on your right that follows up the creek. This trail will terminate at the beginning of the climb and stay left to remain on [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/[L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/subversion/]subversion[/L]/] [L=https://www.trailforks.com/trails/subversion/]Subversion[/L][/L].

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to subversion trailhead (52.846560, -119.270110)

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        Routes with this trail

        74
        Swift Creek > Northern Traverse > Moby Dick Loop
        7 miles • 911 ft • 5 • Loop •
        Nice loop providing a scenic view through some of the pockets of old-growth and over a well-built...
        128
        Save a Little Bacon for the End
        7 miles • 1,277 ft • 12 • Out & Back •
        Ride in to the Northern Traverse on Subversion followed by the Southern Traverse to Climb In or Ride Out...
        74
        Swift Creek North-South Traverse Loop
        ★ 1.0 • 6 miles • 892 ft • 12 •
        Loop through Swift Creek trails from North to South riding into the Northern Traverse, crossing the...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Subversion

        ▼ Where is Subversion located?
        Subversion is located in Valemount Bike Park, Valemount, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Valemount Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.84656, -119.27011.
        ▼ How hard is Subversion?
        Subversion is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Subversion?
        Subversion has 228 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,675 ft to 2,900 ft.
        ▼ Is Subversion a point to point trail?
        Subversion is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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