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1,555 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-314 ft
Descent
00:09:27
Avg time
-311 ft
Altitude change
419 ft
Altitude min
730 ft
Altitude max
730 ft
Altitude start
420 ft
Altitude end
-20%
Grade
-42.6%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
52 ft
Distance climb
1,414 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
00:09:27
Avg time

Dirk's Diggler Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Alice Lake & Highlands
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #13758 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #3031 in E-Biking
    • #159 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fantastic trail with many granite rolls
Also has some fantastic narrow granite ribbons.

Named after a dog that went to the dog house in the sky.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 108 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 883 rides
  • Last: Jul 20, 2026
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Dirk's Diggler Trail Reports

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Jun 30, 2026 @ 4:46pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 30, 2026
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May 29, 2026 @ 2:51pm (America/Vancouver)
May 29, 2026
Tree cleared on the new Loam Hustler exit. Tape job leaves something to be desired, I would open the middle spine lines. The single option of a...
Feb 23, 2026 @ 10:49am (America/Vancouver)
Feb 23, 2026
reporter Hole at the bottom of this strep role near the bottom of the trail is getting aggressive. Have to pull up to not go OTB
Dec 24, 2025 @ 10:29pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 24, 2025
After the toilet boil and urinal reconnect there is a small tree down before the spine slabs.
Sep 8, 2025 @ 4:24pm
Sep 8, 2025
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Avg: 4.71 (46 votes)
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        Directions to dirk-s-diggler trailhead (49.757270, -123.116780)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dirk's Diggler

        Where is Dirk's Diggler located?
        Dirk's Diggler 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 49.75727, -123.11678.
        How hard is Dirk's Diggler?
        Dirk's Diggler is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 20%.
        What is the elevation gain for Dirk's Diggler?
        Dirk's Diggler has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 314 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 419 ft to 730 ft.
        Is Dirk's Diggler a point to point trail?
        Yes, Dirk's Diggler is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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