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4.9 miles
Distance
892 ft
Climb
-798 ft
Descent
00:28:15
Avg time
93 ft
Altitude change
1,081 ft
Altitude min
1,353 ft
Altitude max
1,128 ft
Altitude start
1,220 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-46.5%
Grade max
53.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,235 ft
Distance flat
00:28:15
Avg time

Ring Creek North FSR Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Dirtbike/Moto
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Northside Connector
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
    • 20 in Dirtbiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Ministry of Forests

AKA Northside Connector. Connection between the Alice Lake and Diamondhead riding areas.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 20 miles average
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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • 391 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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        Directions to ring-creek-north-fsr trailhead (49.781370, -123.101060)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Ring Creek North FSR

        Where is Ring Creek North FSR located?
        Ring Creek North FSR is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.78137, -123.10106.
        What is the elevation gain for Ring Creek North FSR?
        Ring Creek North FSR has 272 m of elevation gain. The trail has 243 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 330 m to 413 m.
        Is Ring Creek North FSR a point to point trail?
        Ring Creek North FSR is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Ring Creek North FSR?
        Ring Creek North FSR is 7.8 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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