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10.7 miles
Distance
2,094 ft
Climb
-2,547 ft
Descent
1,334 ft
High Point
-453 ft
Altitude change
358 ft
Altitude min
906 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
-0.8%
Grade
-72.7%
Grade max
48.4%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
4,196 ft
Distance flat
The toughest trails in Squamish, compiled. Try not to crash.
Detailed Description
Maximum Gnar Squamish is a 11 mile popular extreme route located near Squamish British Columbia. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 37 trails. This route climbs 2,094 ft with a max elevation of 1,334 ft then descends -2,547 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: May 1, 2026)
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1 trail (newest: Dec 27, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance11 miles
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Avg time1 hr 40 min
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Altitude min358 ft
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Altitude start906 ft
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Altitude end453 ft
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Climb2,094 ft
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Descent-2,547 ft
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Grade-0.8%
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Grade max-72.7%
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Grade min48.4%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down4 miles
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Distance flat4,196 ft
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Trails in Route
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| 1,690 ft |
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingDouble Black Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Physical ratingHard
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