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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
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #24395 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40252 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • 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.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 22 miles average
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  • 46 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 495 rides
  • Last: Jun 1, 2026
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Apr 8, 2026 @ 7:26pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 8, 2026
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Jan 4, 2026 @ 11:26pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 4, 2026
 reporter Roach Hit now exits to Eagle Lake Rd for 2026 due to construction on Mountain Path
Dec 11, 2025 @ 6:52pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 11, 2025
 reporter Bottom half of jump line down to the creek is reopened. Work will continue on this section and above through the winter, please keep an eye out....
Nov 17, 2025 @ 1:58pm (America/Vancouver)
Nov 17, 2025
 reporter Last ~100m expected to be permanently closed as early as December 1st for clear-cutting followed by Upper Mountain Path construction. A reroute to...
Nov 7, 2025 @ 8:10am (America/Vancouver)
Nov 7, 2025
 Section down to the creek gap remains closed - the ride over to wutang is fairly straightforward
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Avg: 4.26 (36 votes)
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        Directions to upper-roach-hit trailhead (49.356210, -123.223600)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Roach Hit

        ▼ 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.

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