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From easy greens to epic black diamonds - it’s your choice. Whistler has something for every rider – from technical singletrack and hundreds of miles of networked trails through old-growth forest, to the paved Valley Trail system and arguably the best mountain bike park in the world. Here are some popular trails and areas to get you started:
Valley Trail System A 35-kilometre (22-mile), paved, pedestrian/bike trail that links Whistler Village with the resort’s parks, beaches, playgrounds, neighbourhoods and cross-country trails, the Valley Trail is perfect for a family ride, a warm-up, or an easy cruise that’s more focused on sightseeing than heavy riding.
Lost Lake Park Lost Lake offers wide singletrack, twisty forested trails or a plush gravel road that loops around one of Whistler’s most popular lake areas. And although most would classify it as a perfect spot for beginners, intermediate riders will still find much joy riding trails that offer some great technical sections and challenging terrain. And it’s right in the heart of Whistler Village.
Emerald Forest Emerald Forest is an area with two distinct riding personalities. First, there’s a doubletrack trail that runs through the forest providing access to a river and the alpine trails. Then there’s also a network of intermediate singletrack trails without man-made stunts. Emerald is the place to ride if your style of biking leans more towards an exploration experience – just pick a trail and see where it leads.
A River Runs Through It If one bike trail can be called Whistler’s signature trail – this is it! With teeter-totters, log pyramids, and possibly the most challenging river crossing around (hence the trail’s name), A River Runs Through It is an expert rider’s dream. It’s not so hairy that you can’t stop, take a bit of a rest and enjoy the scenery, and with little change in elevation, you’ll be breathing easy as you ride this local favourite.
Comfortably Numb Epic. That’s Comfortably Numb in a nutshell. This grueling 26-kilometre trail reaches elevations of over 1,000 metres and is Whistler’s longest and most physically challenging singletrack ride. With long climbs, challenging rock faces, elevated bridges and spectacular views, Comfortably Numb is a must-ride for technically advanced riders, and something mere mortal bikers can set as a riding goal. Riverside Trails Riverside offers some of the smoothest, buffed singletrack in the resort. An excellent trail for both intermediate and expert riders, Riverside features incredible scenery coupled with fast and long downhills, plus a route to an isolated lake right off the trail. It’s also a relatively quick trail to complete, coming in at about 2.5 hours from start to finish.
So no matter what type of biking you prefer – beginner, intermediate or expert – Whistler has the perfect ride for you.
Trail Etiquette • Ride on open trails only • Respect other trail users • Respect the environment • Always stay on the trail • Pack it out • Know your limits
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