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1.0 mile
Distance
361 ft
Climb
-40 ft
Descent
5,279 ft
High Point
322 ft
Altitude change
4,920 ft
Altitude min
4,920 ft
Altitude start
5,243 ft
Altitude end
6.1%
Grade
-7.3%
Grade max
37%
Grade min
4,183 ft
Distance climb
994 ft
Distance down
128 ft
Distance flat

Paul Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Elfin Lakes / Red Heather / Paul Ridge
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Backcountry Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #67 in Backcountry Skiing [+]
    • #2698 in Snowshoeing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Paul Ridge is a 2 km blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Squamish British Columbia. This backcountry ski primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.

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Oct 28, 2025 @ 10:45am (America/Vancouver)
Oct 28, 2025
Expect full winter conditions now
Jan 5, 2025 @ 10:52am
Jan 5, 2025
reporter Nice skin track, snow starting to get heavy, still untouched lines in north bowls.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Paul Ridge

        Where is Paul Ridge located?
        Paul Ridge is located in Elfin Lakes / Red Heather / Paul Ridge, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Elfin Lakes / Red Heather / Paul Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.76173, -123.03059.
        How hard is Paul Ridge?
        Paul Ridge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Paul Ridge?
        Paul Ridge has 361 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 40 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,920 ft to 5,279 ft.
        Is Paul Ridge a point to point trail?
        Paul Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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