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630 ft
Distance
88 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:01:22
Avg time
57 ft
Altitude change
860 ft
Altitude min
949 ft
Altitude max
860 ft
Altitude start
919 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
-25.3%
Grade max
37.6%
Grade min
361 ft
Distance climb
269 ft
Distance down
00:01:22
Avg time
Guanxi Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaAlice Lake & Highlands
Squamish, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
- 5 in Observed Trials
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Global Ranking#81939 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #33801 in E-Biking
- #72347 in Trail Running
- #111983 in Hiking
- #812 in Observed Trials
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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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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonMarch-November
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Rock Garden
An alternate line on Border Patrol to bypass an additional climb & chute descent. Called Guanxi, or "influential connection".
Access Info
Via Border Patrol. Hang right during the fourth corner of uphill switchbacks.
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Recent Activity on Trail
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- 8 rides
- 12 miles average
6 Months
- 64 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 376 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to guanxi trailhead
(49.761240, -123.106560)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Guanxi
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Where is Guanxi located?
Guanxi 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 49.76124, -123.10656.
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How hard is Guanxi?
Guanxi is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 9.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Guanxi?
Guanxi has 88 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 860 ft to 949 ft.
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Is Guanxi a point to point trail?
Guanxi is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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