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4,176 ft
Distance
240 ft
Climb
-64 ft
Descent
00:16:14
Avg time
176 ft
Altitude change
3,609 ft
Altitude min
3,785 ft
Altitude max
3,609 ft
Altitude start
3,785 ft
Altitude end
4.211%
Grade
-16.031%
Grade max
20.997%
Grade min
2,799 ft
Distance climb
1,327 ft
Distance down
50 ft
Distance flat
00:16:14
Avg time

Backcountry Access Details

  • Activities
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    • Gravel Bike
  • Riding Area
    Grouse Mountain
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    june to october
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    Grouse Mountain Resorts

This gravel trail starts by being paved but becomes gravel and goes around the west side of the peak. this trail aceses more difficult alpine trails.

Access Info

Follow the bear tracks to the base of the peak. then go left.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles average
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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        Directions to backcountry-access trailhead (49.379360, -123.082590)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Backcountry Access

        ▼ Where is Backcountry Access located?
        Backcountry Access is located in Grouse Mountain, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Grouse Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.37936, -123.08259.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Backcountry Access?
        Backcountry Access has 240 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 64 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,609 ft to 3,785 ft.
        ▼ Is Backcountry Access a point to point trail?
        Backcountry Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Backcountry Access?
        Backcountry Access is 4,176 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.

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