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4,160 ft
Distance
-626 ft
Descent
3,622 ft
High Point
-626 ft
Altitude change
2,996 ft
Altitude min
3,622 ft
Altitude start
2,995 ft
Altitude end
-15%
Grade
-37.8%
Grade max
1%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
3,934 ft
Distance down
161 ft
Distance flat

Paper Cut Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Grouse Mountain Bike Park
    North Vancouver, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #13916 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #50260 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner

Paper Cut is an ode to the 2001, 2002, and 2003 World Cups held on Grouse Mountain. The World Cup downhill trail was designed by local rider Andrew Shandro, and Paper Cut follows most of the 1.2 km long World Cup DH route. This trail features all the elements you'd expect on a black technical trail—rock drops, steep chutes, rock gardens, fast and flowy sections, tight turns, and more. Paper Cut is sure to keep advanced and expert riders entertained from top to bottom.

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  • 56 rides
  • 22.7 km average
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  • 101 rides
  • 21.3 km avg distance
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  • 540 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Avg: 4.31 (10 votes)
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        Directions to paper-cut trailhead (49.380350, -123.080350)

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        youtuber Grouse Mountain Bike Park - Opening Day!
        15:41 | 252 | Jun 28, 2025 , North Vancouver
        Papercut - Grouse Mountain 2025
        3:36 | 91 | Oct 17, 2025 , North Vancouver
        youtuber Riding the North Shores New Bike Park | Grouse...
        6:47 | 142 | Jun 29, 2025 , North Vancouver
        Papercut Grouse Mountain Bike Park
        188 | Jun 12, 2025 , North Vancouver

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Paper Cut

        Where is Paper Cut located?
        Paper Cut is located in Grouse Mountain Bike Park, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Grouse Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.38035, -123.08035.
        How hard is Paper Cut?
        Paper Cut is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15%.
        What is the elevation gain for Paper Cut?
        The trail has 626 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,996 ft to 3,622 ft.
        How long is Paper Cut?
        Paper Cut is 4,160 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

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