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2,972 ft
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-180 ft
Descent
00:12:38
Avg time
-34 ft
Altitude change
788 ft
Altitude min
910 ft
Altitude max
822 ft
Altitude start
787 ft
Altitude end
-1.1%
Grade
-24.6%
Grade max
32.8%
Grade min
1,109 ft
Distance climb
1,355 ft
Distance down
512 ft
Distance flat
00:12:38
Avg time

Border Patrol Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #53599 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5173 in E-Biking
    • #160 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

A very old trail with many steep ups and downs. Very technical, and the climbs are difficult to clean. There are some nice slabs on the trail. You won’t get your flow here, but it can be rewarding.
Provides the egress to Marc My Word.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles average
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  • 39 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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Jun 13, 2026 @ 1:59pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 13, 2026
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May 1, 2026 @ 1:24pm (America/Vancouver)
May 1, 2026
Mar 27, 2026 @ 2:57pm (America/Vancouver)
Mar 27, 2026
 Tree down at intersection of Guanxi and BP
Jan 9, 2026 @ 12:43pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 9, 2026
Dec 15, 2025 @ 11:52am (America/Vancouver)
Dec 15, 2025
Decent sized tree down just down trail from second bridge. Has been there for a while. Just down trail from the new bridge that has been out in.
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Snow Covered
Avg: 2.91 (42 votes)
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        Directions to border-patrol trailhead (49.764640, -123.104810)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Border Patrol

        ▼ Where is Border Patrol located?
        Border Patrol 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 49.76464, -123.10481.
        ▼ How hard is Border Patrol?
        Border Patrol is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Border Patrol?
        Border Patrol has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 180 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 788 ft to 910 ft.
        ▼ Is Border Patrol a point to point trail?
        Border Patrol is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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