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3,842 ft
Distance
-452 ft
Descent
00:04:50
Avg time
-452 ft
Altitude change
2,881 ft
Altitude min
3,334 ft
Altitude max
3,334 ft
Altitude start
2,881 ft
Altitude end
-11.8%
Grade
-30.2%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
180 ft
Distance climb
3,497 ft
Distance down
164 ft
Distance flat
00:04:50
Avg time

A-Line - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Mountain Bike Park
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Upper A-Line
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (12 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #16 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Adaptive Biking
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Whistler Blackcomb

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A-Line - Upper is a highly rated 1 km popular black diamond difficulty machine groomed trail located near Whistler British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 69 rides
  • 45.1 km average
6 Months
  • 804 rides
  • 42.1 km avg distance
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  • 4,885 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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A-Line - Upper Trail Reports

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Sep 5, 2026 @ 4:21pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 5, 2026
 Some parts are a bit rutted, but overall in good shape
Aug 17, 2026 @ 5:09pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 17, 2026
 reporter Needs some love!
Aug 13, 2026 @ 10:59am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 13, 2026
 Washboard in places.
Aug 9, 2026 @ 11:55am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 9, 2026
Jul 24, 2026 @ 6:29pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 24, 2026
 Lots of craters in corners and ++ brake bumps. Was in worse condition than it has been in previous years.
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on Sep 5, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.74 (169 votes)
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        Directions to aline-upper trailhead (50.097080, -122.953920)
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        Videos

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        Articles

        Results: Air DH - Crankworx Whistler 2024
        Jul 24, 2024 from pinkbike.com
        Party laps on A-Line, or something like that.
        Video: A-Line & Dirt Merchant Trains All Day at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park in 'Greatest Hits'
        Aug 31, 2021 from pinkbike.com
        The Whistler Mountain Bike Park team hits all of your favourite jumps and drops in the park.
        Photo Epic: Air DH - Crankworx Whistler 2019
        Aug 14, 2019 from pinkbike.com
        The warriors of flow and champions of scrub.

        Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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        Routes with this trail

        1554
        A-Line
        ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 15 • Point to Point •
        2668
        Expert Tech and Jump Lap
        ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 21 ft • 19 •
        A lap including , , and A-Line. Tech, berms and jumps.
        3092
        Whistler Jump Lap
        ★ 5.0 • 5 miles • 6 ft • 18 • Shuttled •
        The Ultimate route for anyone looking for the most jumps packed into a single lap at Whistler.
        4.8 ★★★★★
        169 Ratings
        5 ★ 80%
        4 ★ 18%
        3 ★ 1%
        2 ★
        1 ★ 1%

        10 Reviews & Comments

        justridingalong1
        Any update on when this might open? Really hoping it will be open by my trip in 2 weeks!
        Nickdekam
        I usually stick to tech but this is so good. Decent sized jumps but none of them are gaps
        Hale13
        Anyone know how big in distance the moon booter is?

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is A-Line - Upper located?
        A-Line - Upper is located in Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.09708, -122.95392.
        ▼ How hard is A-Line - Upper?
        A-Line - Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.8%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for A-Line - Upper?
        The trail has 452 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,881 ft to 3,334 ft.
        ▼ Is A-Line - Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, A-Line - Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is A-Line - Upper?
        A-Line - Upper is 3,842 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on A-Line - Upper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on A-Line - Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access A-Line - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to A-Line - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride A-Line - Upper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride A-Line - Upper. The trail is 3,842 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is A-Line - Upper?
        A-Line - Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 32,064 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 48,492 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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