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4,610 ft
Distance
83 ft
Climb
-396 ft
Descent
00:14:30
Avg time
-313 ft
Altitude change
1,507 ft
Altitude min
1,820 ft
Altitude max
1,820 ft
Altitude start
1,506 ft
Altitude end
-6.8%
Grade
-39.6%
Grade max
19.9%
Grade min
1,155 ft
Distance climb
2,884 ft
Distance down
541 ft
Distance flat
00:14:30
Avg time

Recycle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #60996 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32220 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

XC trail with lots of ups, downs, twists and turns. Nothing too technical but lots of roots and some short bits of wood work. There's a nice stop at a bench to sit and have a view before finishing up by the shelter.

Access Info

Start of trail marked to the right, just after the start of Half Nelson

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 55 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 620 rides
  • Last: Jun 24, 2026
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Jun 16, 2026 @ 1:18pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 16, 2026
 Tree is near the end of the trail
Jun 4, 2026 @ 10:21am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 4, 2026
 there is a ride around for the fallen tree. Ferns are closing in on the trail towards the bottom.
Jun 1, 2026 @ 2:32pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 1, 2026
 LARGE tree down just past the bench/viewpoint. I think you need one of those old timey two person saws or a reroute. 🫠
May 16, 2026 @ 4:35pm (America/Vancouver)
May 16, 2026
 roots are a bit slick on the first half, until just after the bench lookout
Dec 13, 2025 @ 4:34pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 13, 2025
Significant sized tree down right before the Antithesis intersection. Can walk under it, but will require some handy chainsaw work to clear.
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Avg: 3.07 (35 votes)
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        Directions to recycle trailhead (49.744390, -123.067050)

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        youtuber Recycle - Squamish, BC, Canada [Ep#67]
        7:30 | 1660 | Dec 29, 2018 , Squamish
        Squamish Ride With Oscar (Climb Trail &...
        2:41 | 449 | Apr 17, 2022 , Squamish
        youtuber Going green: Recycle || Squamish, BC |...
        8:54 | 1055 | May 24, 2019 , Squamish
        Shameless Self Promotion on Recycle
        0:07 | 945 | Apr 20, 2015 , Squamish

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Recycle

        ▼ Where is Recycle located?
        Recycle is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.74439, -123.06705.
        ▼ How hard is Recycle?
        Recycle is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Recycle?
        Recycle has 83 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 396 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,507 ft to 1,820 ft.
        ▼ Is Recycle a point to point trail?
        Recycle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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