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2,310 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-155 ft
Descent
00:04:08
Avg time
-144 ft
Altitude change
446 ft
Altitude min
597 ft
Altitude max
596 ft
Altitude start
453 ft
Altitude end
-6.2%
Grade
-27.2%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
197 ft
Distance climb
1,342 ft
Distance down
755 ft
Distance flat
00:04:08
Avg time
Father Side Details
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Riding AreaValleycliffe
Squamish, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
- 90 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#22353 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #25268 in E-Biking
- #48629 in Trail Running
- #84099 in Hiking
- #82 in Observed Trials
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerDiamond Head Land Co
moderate descent off of Spencer's Alternate linking up down to Lost Loop. some sections still being tweaked but it's all clear.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 50 rides
- 8 miles avg distance
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- 412 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to father-side trailhead
(49.718920, -123.118820)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Side
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Where is Father Side located?
Father Side is located in Valleycliffe, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Valleycliffe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.71892, -123.11882.
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How hard is Father Side?
Father Side is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Father Side?
Father Side has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 155 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 446 ft to 597 ft.
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Is Father Side a point to point trail?
Father Side is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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