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2,966 ft
Distance
-412 ft
Descent
00:07:20
Avg time
-412 ft
Altitude change
2,129 ft
Altitude min
2,541 ft
Altitude max
2,541 ft
Altitude start
2,129 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-28.1%
Grade max
-2.9%
Grade min
2,897 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat
00:07:20
Avg time

Sandinista Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Burke Mountain
    Coquitlam, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Sandy, Sandy's
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #100607 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #120270 in Trail Running
    • #111551 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Log Ride, Skinny

Low angle, loamy and pedally, Sandinista is one of the older trails on the mountain. Some sections are showing their age after many tough winters. The cherry on top is the final feature through an old stump.

This trail is unsanctioned.

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Please avoid when wet.

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 9 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 11, 2026
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May 6, 2026 @ 1:45pm (America/Vancouver)
May 6, 2026
reporter Last weekend we went up and cleared 3 trees including the 2 from the previous report (thanks for the previous notification) and 1 in the bottom...
Apr 23, 2026 @ 9:05pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 23, 2026
reporter Two chainsaw sized trees down between trail entrance and connector to triple crown. Did not ride lower half.
Jan 8, 2026 @ 8:15pm (America/Vancouver)
Jan 8, 2026
reporter Probably 50cm of snow at the entrance of the trail. 5 or 6 trees down throughout that you can get over easily enough.
Dec 28, 2025 @ 1:42pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 28, 2025
Oct 30, 2025 @ 5:38pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 30, 2025
reporter
Thanks for previous reports. Tree is now cleared.
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on May 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.77 (12 votes)
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        Directions to sandinista trailhead (49.322040, -122.729030)

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        youtuber Sandinista - Burke Mountain Coquitlam Mountain...
        4:09 | 546 | Sep 12, 2022 , Coquitlam
        youtuber This Trail Goes Straight Through a Tree
        3:57 | 540 | Aug 19, 2021 , Coquitlam
        Burke - Sandinista
        175 | May 16, 2023 , Coquitlam
        Sandinista
        6:00 | 113 | Oct 23, 2022 , Coquitlam

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Sandinista

        Where is Sandinista located?
        Sandinista is located in Burke Mountain, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Burke Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.32204, -122.72903.
        How hard is Sandinista?
        Sandinista is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Sandinista?
        The trail has 412 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,129 ft to 2,541 ft.
        Is Sandinista a point to point trail?
        Yes, Sandinista is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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