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SaveBlackcomb CRA contains historic public trails that fall with the Blackcomb Mountain Controlled Recreation Area. Extensive maintenance and upgrades have taken place on these trails over the past years, funded in part by Whistler Blackcomb.
Please respect this area and the work done by WB by not participating in any unauthorized trail construction within the CRA.
Please respect this area and the work done by WB by not participating in any unauthorized trail construction within the CRA.
Primary Trail Type: All-Mountain & Downhill
Land Status: Ski Resort
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
41 trails
- E-Bike
39 trails
- Hike
35 trails
- Trail Running
38 trails
- Downhill Ski
3 trails
- Backcountry Ski
13 trails
Region Details
- 11
- 1
- 8
- 14
- 7
Region Status
Open as of Sep 10, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 48
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 41
- Trails E-Bike
- 39
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 11
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 7
- Trails Hike
- 35
- Trails Trail Running
- 38
- Trails Snowshoe
- 3
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 3
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 13
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 10 miles
- Total Descent
- 8,973 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,891 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 6,143 ft
- Reports
- 2,214
- Photos
- 736
- Completed Counter
- 85,230
Articles
Video: A Rip Down Blackcomb's Dark Crystal in 'Crystallize'
Jan 1, 2020 from pinkbike.com
Lucy Mackie takes a ride down Dark Crystal.
Video: Advice From Chris Kovarik on Riding in the Mud
Oct 29, 2019 from pinkbike.com
You don't win a World Cup by 14 seconds without being an incredible rider.
Video: Riding Some Of Whistler's Finest Singletrack
Jun 24, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Jason Lucas and Pete Matthews spent a day exploring three different networks around Whistler and share their first impressions.
Popular Blackcomb CRA Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.2 • 2,290 ft • 163 ft • 5,346 •
To avoid Blackcomb main access mountain road while climbing to / Crazy Trail / .
• 95 ★ 2.5 • 1,145 ft • 105 ft • 5,101 •
To avoid Blackcomb main access mountain road while climbing to .
• 85 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 4,625 •
This trail is NOT SUITABLE for wet weather riding. Please choose other trails during periods of rain or extended wet weather. Now officially a part of the Blackcomb trail network, descends from the bottom of the Crystal Ridge Express...
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 3,371 •
TRAIL CLOSED between late October to July 1st (due to ski area operations in autumn and bear activity in the spring). Check Trail Reports. Please respect this closure, infringement could lead to the permanent closure of this trail....
• 90 ★ 3.4 • 495 ft • 55 ft • 2,922 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 55 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 2.8 • 1,266 ft • 54 ft • 2,862 •
Popular green difficulty gravel path. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 54 ft green climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 3.8 • 574 ft • 42 ft • 2,363 •
Recently re-opened old hiking trail that follows the river providing a more pleasant climbing line to access yummy from lost lake.
• 85 ★ 4.0 • 1,706 ft • 10 ft • 2,330 •
is a rooty and steep trail that was probably loamy about twenty years ago. It descends through the forest over large root drops and difficult pitches. Other lines join the trail but the original line down stays left. The crux of the...
Blackcomb CRA Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.7 • 5 miles • 1,473 ft • 9 • Loop •
Microclimate achieved notoriety when it was featured in the World Enduro Series event in Whistler back in...
4 miles • 1,274 ft • 6 •
Apres hosted by Buffalo Bills Prizing by Gibbons Toonie First Aid: 236-967-5083 Online registration closes...
10 miles • 3,164 ft • 10 •
Whistler Relive Your Rides Blackcomb Classic Dark Crystal and Hey Bud For other ride suggestions for this...
★ 2.8 • 10 miles • 2,717 ft • 22 • Loop •
Up to with a couple of little detours, down, climb up to Comfortably Numb and descend the Foreplay Descent...
3 miles • 1,172 ft • 3 •
2021 Worca Virtual Toonie #10 by Arbutus Routes and RMU Time to head up Blackcomb! Climb up the to and...
5 miles • 1,445 ft • 7 •
Photos of Blackcomb CRA Mountain Bike
Videos of Blackcomb CRA Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Baby Train | Sep 10, 2026 @ 1:13pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 10, 2026 | Ideal | ryridebike | ||
| Micro Climate | Sep 6, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Vancouver) Sep 6, 2026 | Ideal | justsentit | ||
| Dark Crystal | Sep 6, 2026 @ 7:44am (America/Vancouver) Sep 6, 2026 | Variable | dirtshifter WORCA | ||
| Horstman Creek Access | Sep 5, 2026 @ 7:12am (America/Vancouver) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | barbtyers | ||
| Quick Exit | Sep 5, 2026 @ 7:12am (America/Vancouver) Sep 5, 2026 | Ideal | barbtyers | ||
| Blackcomb Access Road | Sep 3, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 3, 2026 | Ideal | WavisOShea | ||
| Horstman Creek | Sep 3, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 3, 2026 | Ideal | WavisOShea | ||
| Roam in the Loam | Sep 3, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 3, 2026 | Ideal | WavisOShea | ||
| Blackcomb Bench Climb - Middle | Sep 3, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 3, 2026 | Ideal | WavisOShea | ||
| Blackcomb Bench Climb - Lower | Sep 3, 2026 @ 4:05pm (America/Vancouver) Sep 3, 2026 | Ideal | WavisOShea |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hkatt | ridden | trail | activity #103888741 and 3 more | Sep 15, 2026 @ 6:32pm 1 day |
| 661sendit | wishlist | trail | activity #103870032 and 1 more | Sep 15, 2026 @ 1:31pm 1 day |
| gnarmon | ridden | route | activity #103794953 | Sep 14, 2026 @ 11:25am 2 days |
| hkatt | ridden | trail | activity #103754208 and 5 more | Sep 13, 2026 @ 5:20pm Sep 13, 2026 |
| stevemokan | vote | trail | activity #103739424 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 1:30pm Sep 13, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | it was open 9/5, running nice | Sep 6, 2026 @ 3:50pm Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | Does anyone know when Microclimate will reopen... | Aug 27, 2026 @ 3:30pm Aug 27, 2026 | ||
| report | Yep haha I went up for microclimate, guess... | Aug 22, 2026 @ 11:02pm Aug 22, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail is 10/10. First third has some... | Aug 22, 2026 @ 7:26am Aug 22, 2026 | ||
| report | The sign at the bottom has every trail as open... | Aug 21, 2026 @ 6:43pm Aug 21, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Lake | 11 | 27 | 2 | 1.1 km | |
| Whistler Mountain Bike Park | 10 | 53 | 38 | 34 | 1.5 km |
| Whistler Village | 1 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 1.6 km |
| No Flow Zone | 6 | 20 | 5 | 3.3 km | |
| Whistler North | 6 | 12 | 37 | 6 | 3.4 km |
Local Badges
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Completionist23 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whistler Pump Track | skill park | Whistler |
Upcoming Local Events
Local Products
Local Trail Supporters
- Dave Anderson
- Paul Stevens
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 41 | 16 miles | 7,628 ft | 8 miles | 1,946 ft | #305 | #39 | 704 | 2,195 | 38 | 19,769 | |
| E-Bike | 39 | 15 miles | 7,559 ft | 8 miles | 1,942 ft | #1,137 | #55 | 19 | 1,897 | 3 | 1,471 | |
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 7 miles | 1,535 ft | 2 miles | 3,219 ft | #180 | #32 | 90 | 5 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 7 | 4 miles | 243 ft | 2,776 ft | 1,929 ft | #181 | #32 | 201 | ||||
| Hike | 35 | 13 miles | 6,975 ft | 8 miles | 3,891 ft | #1,039 | #62 | 1 | 2,013 | 1,268 | ||
| Trail Running | 38 | 14 miles | 5,719 ft | 6 miles | 3,891 ft | #4,156 | #139 | 2,047 | 558 | |||
| Snowshoe | 3 | 4,862 ft | 23 ft | 495 ft | 528 ft | 29 | 11 | |||||
| Downhill Ski | 3 | 3 miles | 1,286 ft | 2 miles | 2,014 ft | #323 | #20 | 20 | 411 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 13 | 9 miles | 1,368 ft | 2 miles | 3,665 ft | #13 | #4 | 3 | 70 | 702 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Blackcomb CRA?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Blackcomb CRA are:
- Dark Crystal (4.7/5)
- Hey Bud (Upper) (4.6/5)
- Micro Climate (4.6/5)
- Crazy Train (4.5/5)
- Bud Light (4.4/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Blackcomb CRA?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Blackcomb CRA. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Blackcomb CRA?
The longest trail in Blackcomb CRA is Dark Crystal at 1.7 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Blackcomb CRA?
The best hiking trails in Blackcomb CRA are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Blackcomb CRA?
The best trail running trails in Blackcomb CRA are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Blackcomb CRA?
Blackcomb CRA has a total of 48 trails. Of those, 41 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Blackcomb CRA to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Blackcomb CRA?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Blackcomb CRA is Blackcomb Bench Climb - Middle with 279 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Blackcomb CRA?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Blackcomb CRA is Dark Crystal with 1,742 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Blackcomb CRA?
Blackcomb CRA supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Blackcomb CRA?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Blackcomb CRA is Horstman Creek with an average grade of 11.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Blackcomb CRA?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Blackcomb CRA are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Blackcomb CRA?
The overall region status for Blackcomb CRA is Clear / Green. Out of 38 trails:
- Clear / Green: 35
- Significant Issue / Amber: 3
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What are the trail conditions in Blackcomb CRA?
Based on trail reports from the past week in Blackcomb CRA:
- Ideal: 1 trail
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Can I ride an ebike in Blackcomb CRA?
Yes, Blackcomb CRA supports e-bike riding. There are 36 trails in Blackcomb CRA that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Blackcomb CRA?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Blackcomb CRA are:
- Micro Climate AMS
- WORCA TOONIE | August 13, 2026 | Buffalo Bills, Gibbons
- Whistler Relive Your Rides Blackcomb Classic
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Blackcomb CRA?
The most popular Strava segments in Blackcomb CRA are:
- EWS Sprint Roam In the Loam to Instant Grat (10,430 athletes)
- Dark Crystal (7,714 athletes)
- Dank Crystal (7,695 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Blackcomb CRA?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Blackcomb CRA. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Blackcomb CRA.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Blackcomb CRA?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Blackcomb CRA are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Blackcomb CRA?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Blackcomb CRA are:
- Cedars (2.8/5)
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