Half Nelson
THE must-ride in Squamish. One of the most fun flow trails anywhere. Berms, natural features, and pure singletrack joy in the Alice Lake network.
Trail beta
Park at the middle lot of the three Diamond Head / Ring Creek trailheads (lower, middle, top) if you're just lapping Half Nelson. All off Ring Creek FSR east of Hwy 99. Climb up Ring Creek Access Road (FSR) from the middle lot and descend Half Nelson: ~2 km of pure bermed flow, very little braking required, creek crossings and wooden bridges. Shuttle-able by leaving a car at lower and top lots, and you can link Pseudo-Tsuga for the lower return as a stacked flow lap. Rides well even in the rain.
When to go
Open year-round, weather dependent, in the Alice Lake / Diamond Head area (BC Recreation Sites, SORCA-maintained). This purpose-built flow trail drains well and is one of the more winter-friendly Squamish options. Primary season is May-October; expect occasional wet-weather closures after heavy rain since the berms are dirt-built. Squamish averages 113 inches of rain annually, mostly October-April.