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1,736 ft
Distance
-285 ft
Descent
00:10:31
Avg time
-285 ft
Altitude change
487 ft
Altitude min
773 ft
Altitude max
773 ft
Altitude start
489 ft
Altitude end
-16.4%
Grade
-37%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
36 ft
Distance climb
1,634 ft
Distance down
00:10:31
Avg time

Mountain of Phlegm Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Valleycliffe
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 90 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #82668 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #75244 in E-Biking
    • #3497 in Trail Running
    • #36863 in Hiking
    • #125 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face
  • Land Owner
    Diamond Head Land Co

A fun descent with small rock slabs scattered along the trail. But can also be used as a steep technical climb, the most efficient climbing route to the top of the hill. You'll be pushing your bike in several sections unless you're a super hero with trials skills.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Directions to mountain-phlegm trailhead (49.708550, -123.133930)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mountain of Phlegm

        ▼ Where is Mountain of Phlegm located?
        Mountain of Phlegm is located in Valleycliffe, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Valleycliffe trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.70855, -123.13393.
        ▼ How hard is Mountain of Phlegm?
        Mountain of Phlegm is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 16.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mountain of Phlegm?
        The trail has 285 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 487 ft to 773 ft.
        ▼ Is Mountain of Phlegm a point to point trail?
        Mountain of Phlegm is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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