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1,936 ft
Distance
-206 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
-206 ft
Altitude change
2,120 ft
Altitude min
2,326 ft
Altitude max
2,326 ft
Altitude start
2,119 ft
Altitude end
-10.7%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
0.4%
Grade min
75 ft
Distance climb
1,709 ft
Distance down
151 ft
Distance flat
00:04:23
Avg time

Skookum Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Diamond Head
    Squamish, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70160 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42249 in E-Biking
    • #35923 in Trail Running
    • #115637 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Jump
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Fast & flowy trail that is fairly straight. Cutting right across the mountain from the bottom of Upper PowerSmart to the access road or an optional bridge gap route that connects to the bottom portion of Grin and Holler.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 18.7 km average
6 Months
  • 73 rides
  • 26.7 km avg distance
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  • 338 rides
  • Last: Jun 21, 2026
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on May 2, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.58 (13 votes)
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        Directions to skookum trailhead (49.764590, -123.073650)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Skookum

        Where is Skookum located?
        Skookum is located in Diamond Head, Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Diamond Head trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.76459, -123.07365.
        How hard is Skookum?
        Skookum is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 10.7%.
        What is the elevation gain for Skookum?
        The trail has 206 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,120 ft to 2,326 ft.
        Is Skookum a point to point trail?
        Skookum is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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