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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
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Riding AreaValleycliffe
Squamish, British Columbia -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
- 85 in Observed Trials
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerDiamond Head Land Co
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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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 2, 2026
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Directions to upper-lacking-head trailhead
(49.718620, -123.106940)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Lacking Head
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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.
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How hard is Upper Lacking Head?
Upper Lacking Head is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 6.2%.
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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.
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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.
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