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3,658 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-319 ft
Descent
00:07:37
Avg time
-305 ft
Altitude change
768 ft
Altitude min
1,083 ft
Altitude max
1,074 ft
Altitude start
768 ft
Altitude end
-8.3%
Grade
-27.9%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
190 ft
Distance climb
2,986 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:07:37
Avg time

Thornstar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Thornhill
    Maple Ridge, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #668 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1765 in E-Biking
    • #7135 in Trail Running
    • #2280 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump, Gap Jump, Log Ride
  • Land Owner
    City of Maple Ridge

The trail itself is a blue, but there is many gap jumps of various sizes making the trail a black diamond if you're hitting the jumps. Ride arounds for all features.

A horse trail crosses Thornstar. Please make noise at the crossing and yield to horses.

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  • 17 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 518 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 3,532 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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        Directions to thornstar trailhead (49.200120, -122.511550)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Thornstar

        Where is Thornstar located?
        Thornstar is located in Thornhill, Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Thornhill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.20012, -122.51155.
        How hard is Thornstar?
        Thornstar is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.3%.
        What is the elevation gain for Thornstar?
        Thornstar has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 319 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 768 ft to 1,083 ft.
        Is Thornstar a point to point trail?
        Yes, Thornstar is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Thornstar?
        Thornstar is 3,658 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Thornstar?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Thornstar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Thornstar?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Thornstar are:
        • July (346 activities)
        • October (272 activities)
        • May (264 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Thornstar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Thornstar are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Thornstar?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Thornstar. The trail is 3,658 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Thornstar?
        Thornstar is a very popular trail. There have been 16,470 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21,665 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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