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719 ft
Distance
-43 ft
Descent
00:01:13
Avg time
-45 ft
Altitude change
572 ft
Altitude min
616 ft
Altitude max
616 ft
Altitude start
571 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-20%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
561 ft
Distance down
118 ft
Distance flat
00:01:13
Avg time

Upper Lacking Head Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Valleycliffe
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #118959 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #71241 in E-Biking
    • #63 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Diamond Head Land Co

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AI Generated Description

Upper Lacking Head is a 219 m moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Squamish British Columbia. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 25 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 256 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Upper Lacking Head Trail Reports

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on Apr 8, 2026
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Avg: 3.1 (4 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      smunky smunky
      Tree down at the start of the trail and the rest is getting a little over grown.

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      Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Lacking Head

      Where is Upper Lacking Head located?
      Upper Lacking Head is located in Valleycliffe, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Valleycliffe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.71862, -123.10694.
      How hard is Upper Lacking Head?
      Upper Lacking Head is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.2%.
      What is the elevation gain for Upper Lacking Head?
      The trail has 43 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 572 ft to 616 ft.
      Is Upper Lacking Head a point to point trail?
      Upper Lacking Head is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      How long is Upper Lacking Head?
      Upper Lacking Head is 719 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Upper Lacking Head?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Lacking Head. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Upper Lacking Head?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Lacking Head are:
      • July (34 activities)
      • June (32 activities)
      • April (24 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Upper Lacking Head? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Lacking Head are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Upper Lacking Head?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Upper Lacking Head. The trail is 719 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Upper Lacking Head?
      Upper Lacking Head is a moderately popular trail. There have been 955 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,439 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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