1 km away
Pseudo-Tsuga Loop
A top-tier flow trail descent with few jumps.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 6.6 km
- Ascent
- 307 m
- Descent
- 307 m
Bonsai
Squamish
A singletrack climb used by bikes and moto to reach the top of Somewhere Over The Rainbow.
Mountain Biking Moderate
- Distance
- 532 m
- Ascent
- 34 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 345 m
- High Point
- 380 m
- Gradient
- 5˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done between May and October. From a low point of 345 m to the maximum altitude of 380 m, the route covers 532 m, 34 vertical metres of ascent and 0 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Bonsai is one of the primary access trails to reach the top of Somewhere Over The Rainbow in the Lava Flow riding area of Squamish. The multi-use singletrack is used by both bikes and moto riders, so be mindful of other trail users.
Difficulty
Moderate
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Roots
- Rock Slabs
- Rock Gardens
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- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 876 m
- Descent
- 876 m
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- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 377 m
- Descent
- 377 m
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- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 461 m
- Descent
- 461 m
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- Distance
- 6.2 km
- Ascent
- 329 m
- Descent
- 329 m
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- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 206 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 333 m
- Descent
- 333 m
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Angry Midget
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- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 330 m
- Descent
- 330 m
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Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 81 m
- Descent
- 893 m
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Rollercoaster Short Loop
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Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 79 m
- Descent
- 80 m
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