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4,715 ft
Distance
189 ft
Climb
-698 ft
Descent
00:24:12
Avg time
-510 ft
Altitude change
713 ft
Altitude min
1,352 ft
Altitude max
1,223 ft
Altitude start
712 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade
-83.3%
Grade max
29.4%
Grade min
1,168 ft
Distance climb
2,874 ft
Distance down
620 ft
Distance flat
00:24:12
Avg time

Value Added Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (6 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #3701 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2638 in E-Biking
    • #162 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face

Awesome, long trail that starts with a ~1km technical singletrack climb, before descending for around 2km.

Big maintenance push/re-build winter 23/24 with the trail being armoured and slightly re routed to add a bit more flow. Still a traditional and technical descent with a few stand out slabs. The very end is starting to be lost to the forest (a good thing) therefore exiting the trail is recommended via 'added death', 'Value Addedwww.trailforks.com/trails/value-added-alt-exit/]Value Added Alt exit[/L]' or 'Penthouse'.

Good intro to double black as most features have a ride around.

Trail Supporters
  • past supporters

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 220 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,096 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Avg: 4.66 (59 votes)
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      Videos

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      Articles

      Video: Remy Metailler & The Pinkbike Privateer Ride the Most Difficult Lap in Squamish
      Jun 26, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      It's actually a trifecta of the infamous Value Added, Penthouse, and Larvicide.

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      10 Reviews & Comments

      wake-n-rake wake-n-rake
      Props to whoever is putting the effort in to tidy up the climb. It's been a disaster for years Big Grin
      CamiPDUmSl
      One of my all times favorites, the climb is so worth it, and every slab is amazing. Just to join the conversation, this (in my opinion) is definitely not a single black. This is a serious, gnarly trail that has multiple double black features and will mess you up if you’re not careful. Also, in my opinion rigs in zen is a challenging trail, but I do not think it is near as hard as value added. Also, pleasure trail I would agree is harder than value added, all are awesome trails
      Twowheelsforever
      Fantastic double black trail. Worth the climb/push up. One long slab section with multiple lines. More dirt, less slabs than other trails in area but the dirt sections are steep, rooty, and have fun corners to navigate, prime techy jank. Flows easily into
      penthouse slabs for a sick descent

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Value Added located?
      Value Added is located in Alice Lake & Highlands, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Alice Lake & Highlands trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.7656, -123.11346.
      ▼ How hard is Value Added?
      Value Added is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 10.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Value Added?
      Value Added has 189 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 698 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 713 ft to 1,352 ft.
      ▼ How long is Value Added?
      Value Added is 4,715 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Value Added?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Value Added. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Value Added?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Value Added are:
      • April (128 activities)
      • May (106 activities)
      • July (76 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Value Added? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Value Added are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Value Added?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride Value Added. The trail is 4,715 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Value Added?
      Value Added is a very popular trail. There have been 6,634 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,462 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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