more stats
2,188 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-339 ft
Descent
3,687 ft
High Point
-338 ft
Altitude change
3,349 ft
Altitude min
3,687 ft
Altitude start
3,350 ft
Altitude end
-15.5%
Grade
-39.3%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
128 ft
Distance climb
1,972 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat

Black Squirrel Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westside - Sproatt
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 35 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Original LOTS exit. Time and tires have given this segment a lot of texture. Off camber slabs and tight turns. Now Black Diamond rated

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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 15 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 54 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
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  • 54 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Black Squirrel Trail Reports

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Black Squirrel located?
      Black Squirrel is located in Westside - Sproatt, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westside - Sproatt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.10567, -123.02858.
      ▼ How hard is Black Squirrel?
      Black Squirrel is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 15.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Black Squirrel?
      Black Squirrel has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 339 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,349 ft to 3,687 ft.
      ▼ Is Black Squirrel a point to point trail?
      Yes, Black Squirrel is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Black Squirrel?
      Black Squirrel is 2,188 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Black Squirrel?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Black Squirrel. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Black Squirrel?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Black Squirrel are:
      • September (48 activities)
      • August (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Black Squirrel? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Black Squirrel are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Black Squirrel?
      Black Squirrel is a moderately popular trail. There have been 143 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 143 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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