more stats
417 ft
Distance
-72 ft
Descent
00:00:58
Avg time
-72 ft
Altitude change
2,395 ft
Altitude min
2,467 ft
Altitude max
2,467 ft
Altitude start
2,395 ft
Altitude end
-17.3%
Grade
-31.3%
Grade max
-10.1%
Grade min
417 ft
Distance down
00:00:58
Avg time

Billy Epic (Lower) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Westside - Rainbow
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 5 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #32247 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #81891 in E-Biking
    • #127557 in Trail Running
    • #103189 in Hiking
    • #780 in Observed Trials
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

copious amounts of big anaconda roots on steep fall line, very different than the upper section, much more difficult.

Access Info

The trail is accessed by riding to the top of Alpine Way and continuing along the dirt road as per Rick's Roost. Continue past the descent for Cat Scratch Fever and climb all the way to the Flank Trail. Travel south along the Flank Trail for about 10 or 15 minutes to a clearing (Paraglider's launch). The trail head for Bilyl Epic is about 5 minutes past this spot and is signed.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 26 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 144 rides
  • Last: Sep 18, 2026
Status:
on Jul 24, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Billy Epic (Lower) located?
      Billy Epic (Lower) is located in Westside - Rainbow, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westside - Rainbow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.13495, -122.98433.
      ▼ How hard is Billy Epic (Lower)?
      Billy Epic (Lower) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Billy Epic (Lower)?
      The trail has 72 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,395 ft to 2,467 ft.
      ▼ Is Billy Epic (Lower) a point to point trail?
      Billy Epic (Lower) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Billy Epic (Lower)?
      Billy Epic (Lower) is 417 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Billy Epic (Lower)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Billy Epic (Lower). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Billy Epic (Lower)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Billy Epic (Lower) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Billy Epic (Lower)?
      The estimated time to ride Billy Epic (Lower) is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 417 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Billy Epic (Lower)?
      Billy Epic (Lower) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 938 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,019 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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