more stats
1,493 ft
Distance
-398 ft
Descent
00:08:29
Avg time
-398 ft
Altitude change
963 ft
Altitude min
1,361 ft
Altitude max
1,361 ft
Altitude start
961 ft
Altitude end
-26.7%
Grade
-40.8%
Grade max
-6.8%
Grade min
1,493 ft
Distance down
00:08:29
Avg time

Upper Roach Hit Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cypress Mountain
    West Vancouver, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Roach Hit
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24395 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40252 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    BPP

Top half is natural and rugged, with some janky tech and an optional drop off a boulder. Lower half below SLT is more flowy with several gap jumps.

Access Info

Accessed off BLT after Roach Clip

This trail is unsanctioned.

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12.1 km average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 16.1 km avg distance
All
  • 514 rides
  • Last: Sep 12, 2026
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Upper Roach Hit Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2026 @ 6:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 31, 2026
reporter Middle section above SLT is basically sand. Recommend avoiding until there's been some good rainfall to avoid further damage to the trail. Have...
Aug 30, 2026 @ 11:59am (America/Vancouver)
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Jul 20, 2026 @ 8:35am (America/Vancouver)
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Jul 13, 2026 @ 8:42pm (America/Vancouver)
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Apr 8, 2026 @ 7:26pm (America/Vancouver)
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Status:
on Aug 31, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.35 (38 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to upper-roach-hit trailhead (49.356210, -123.223600)

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      Videos

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      Roach Clip into Roach Hit | Cypress Mountain
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      4:54 | 89 | Mar 9, 2026 , West Vancouver
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      2:33 | 162 | Feb 11, 2025 , West Vancouver
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      7:49 | 187 | Nov 19, 2023 , West Vancouver
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      7 Reviews & Comments

      Gavster
      Trees down on the last fast section. Wasn't there yesterday. Be careful as I just had a nice otb
      CallumXmZ68D
      2 young looking bears walking around the top of the trail didn’t stick around to see if mom was with them.
      alexcameron
      Correction - it is not clear whether this trail will be "taken out" but it is within the development area to be managed and may or may not remain. See section 9.5 of the Draft Area Development Plan.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is Upper Roach Hit located?
      Upper Roach Hit is located in Cypress Mountain, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cypress Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.35621, -123.2236.
      How hard is Upper Roach Hit?
      Upper Roach Hit is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 26.7%.
      What is the elevation gain for Upper Roach Hit?
      The trail has 398 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 963 ft to 1,361 ft.
      How long is Upper Roach Hit?
      Upper Roach Hit is 1,493 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      Are dogs allowed on Upper Roach Hit?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Roach Hit. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      When is the best time of year to ride Upper Roach Hit?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Upper Roach Hit are:
      • May (38 activities)
      • April (36 activities)
      • November (30 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      How do I access Upper Roach Hit? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Roach Hit are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride Upper Roach Hit?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Upper Roach Hit. The trail is 1,493 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is Upper Roach Hit?
      Upper Roach Hit is a very popular trail. There have been 1,959 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,842 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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