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Garibaldi Highlands Trail -
A popular trail system
in the Squamish BC region for mountain biking and hiking enthusiasts.
Although, the trail is mostly described by most as a mountain biking
trail system. The extensive trail system follows along on a hard
packed, loose rock, earthy trail exploring the Garibaldi Highlands
area north of Squamish Village.
The trail system is ideal for all levels of mountain
bikers, especially, beginners and intermediate mountain bike riders.
The Garibaldi Highlands trail is a combination of deactivated roads
and single track mountain biking trails. Experienced mountain bikers
with a good knowledge of the Squamish area can continue biking deeper
into the forest eventually connecting up to the Cat
Lake, Alice Lake and Brohm
Lake hiking and biking trails.
The mountain biking route is pretty straight forward
although there are plenty of opportunities to veer off the main
route and explore some of the side trails. Some of the side routes
ride over rougher terrain and are more challenging but, then again,
what is life without some challenges. Besides many of the side routes
are loop trails leading back to the main trail.
Most of the trails are lined with trees, thick forest
vegetation and deadfall trees. The trail system is a popular destination
and all riders and hikers should keep there wits about them and
watch for each other while enjoying the trails.
Trail Access - The main access to
the trailhead of the Garibaldi route is located at the end of Perch
Road in the Garibaldi Highlands area north of Squamish BC. The dead
end street has a yellow gate and a brown post marking the beginning
of the trail.
Another access point is in Alice Lake Provincial
Park via one of the mountain biking trails there. From the Alice
Lake Park parking lot ride to the "Jack's Pine" or the
"Tracks from Hell" mountain biking trails. Once on either
trail continue riding south as they eventually connect to the Garibaldi
Highlands trail.
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