5.4 miles
Distance
909 ft
Climb
-2,773 ft
Descent
4,979 ft
High Point
-1,864 ft
Altitude change
2,594 ft
Altitude min
4,459 ft
Altitude start
2,595 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-62.8%
Grade max
47.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
1,503 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Rainbow 1 is a 5 mile moderately popular extreme route located near Whistler British Columbia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 4 trails. This route climbs 909 ft with a max elevation of 4,979 ft then descends -2,773 ft.

Trail Issues on Route

  • Minor Issue / Yellow: 3 trails (newest: Aug 17, 2026)
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Whistler Off Road Cycling Association (www.worca.com)
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Stats

  • Distance
    5 miles
  • Altitude change
    -1,864 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,594 ft
  • Altitude start
    4,459 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,595 ft
  • Climb
    909 ft
  • Descent
    -2,773 ft
  • Grade
    -6.5%
  • Grade max
    -62.8%
  • Grade min
    47.9%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,503 ft

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    Recent Trail Reports Along Route

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    Rainbow-Flank North (Ridge/Howler)
    Aug 17, 2026 @ 5:50pm (America/Vancouver)
    Aug 17, 2026
    One fallen log. Easy to lift over.
    Gargamel
    Aug 4, 2026 @ 8:15pm (America/Vancouver)
    Aug 4, 2026
    Two trees down Both on the bottom half. One on the boggy gully and another just before the open section of slabs at the bottom Hand saw if you are brave Ideally chainsaw
    Zanarchy
    Aug 4, 2026 @ 8:14pm (America/Vancouver)
    Aug 4, 2026
    Tree down on that awkward off camber It’s right down the trail, you’ll need a chain saw.
    Rainbow-Flank North
    Aug 20, 2025 @ 6:27pm
    Aug 20, 2025
    After the overgrown mess of the fire road this trail is in almost perfect shape. A couple big logs down that need to be cut out.
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