Angry M via Ring Creek

Angry M via Ring Creek is a short, punchy loop in the Squamish, BC trail network that packs more excitement than the stats suggest. At 5.6 km with about 261 m of gain and a top elevation around 607 m, it sounds tame on paper, but this is a purpose-built mountain bike loop, not a casual walking path. Expect a quick outing, usually under an hour, with most of the effort focused on the climb up Ring Creek Access Road and the technical ride back down Angry M.

The loop starts near the intersection of Garibaldi Park Road and Northside Connector, using the Ring Creek Access Road as a steady, non-technical grind to gain height. The payoff is the Angry M descent, a downhill-only singletrack that’s tight, rooty, and stacked with features like ladders and drops that demand solid bike handling. Views are mostly forested and close-in, with brief openings that remind you you’re in the Squamish backcountry, but the real draw here is the flow and challenge of the descent rather than big vistas.

Right now, most riders still describe Angry M via Ring Creek as a difficult descent despite its “easy” rating on some maps, so treat it as an advanced mountain bike trail. Hikers are allowed but should know they may encounter fast downhill riders and limited passing room, especially in the steeper, rooty sections. Expect the best conditions from April through September, with spring bringing slick roots and late-season mud pockets, and make sure your brakes, tires, and protective gear are dialed before dropping in from the top of Angry M.