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1.3 miles
Distance
143 ft
Climb
-536 ft
Descent
00:17:53
Avg time
-391 ft
Altitude change
695 ft
Altitude min
1,174 ft
Altitude max
1,089 ft
Altitude start
699 ft
Altitude end
-5.5%
Grade
-41.9%
Grade max
20.2%
Grade min
1,631 ft
Distance climb
4,140 ft
Distance down
1,322 ft
Distance flat
00:17:53
Avg time
Section 57 Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCat Lake
Squamish, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
- 75 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
A brilliant trail that can be ridden either up or down.
If going up there is a short section that most people walk. Don't let that deter you, the climb is amazing and this is a fantastic way to get to Cheshire Cat.
If going down, the trail is super fun and has some fantastic bench cuts.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
- 9 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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(49.797380, -123.107160)
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hard. very hard. Too long for ebikes. Too long to have fun.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Section 57
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Where is Section 57 located?
Section 57 is located in Cat Lake, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cat Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.79738, -123.10716.
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How hard is Section 57?
Section 57 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Section 57?
Section 57 has 143 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 536 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 695 ft to 1,174 ft.
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Is Section 57 a point to point trail?
Section 57 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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