more stats
167 ft
Distance
-39 ft
Descent
00:02:40
Avg time
-39 ft
Altitude change
574 ft
Altitude min
613 ft
Altitude max
613 ft
Altitude start
574 ft
Altitude end
-23.1%
Grade
-30.2%
Grade max
-9.8%
Grade min
167 ft
Distance down
00:02:40
Avg time

The Urinal Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • AKA
    The Spine
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81025 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #45521 in E-Biking
    • #159666 in Trail Running
    • #156386 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #4,023 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,129 in E-Biking
    • #10,019 in Trail Running
    • #9,924 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A steep and famous feature, literally shaped like a urinal. The runout is the hardest part; good luck stopping.

Tags
Faint trail

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 16, 2026
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The Urinal Trail Reports

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on Sep 24, 2024
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Directions to the-urinal trailhead (49.755830, -123.117850)

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      Nov 16, 2025 @ 8:51pm
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      Jun 10, 2025 @ 6:57pm
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Urinal located?
      The Urinal is located in Alice Lake & Highlands, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Alice Lake & Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.75583, -123.11785.
      ▼ How hard is The Urinal?
      The Urinal is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 23.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Urinal?
      The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 574 ft to 613 ft.
      ▼ Is The Urinal a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Urinal is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Urinal?
      The Urinal is 167 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Urinal?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Urinal. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Urinal? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Urinal are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Urinal?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride The Urinal. The trail is 167 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Urinal?
      The Urinal is a moderately popular trail. There have been 587 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 598 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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