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2,605 ft
Distance
136 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:08:47
Avg time
50 ft
Altitude change
1,948 ft
Altitude min
2,028 ft
Altitude max
1,973 ft
Altitude start
2,024 ft
Altitude end
1.9%
Grade
-31.2%
Grade max
41.3%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance climb
663 ft
Distance down
827 ft
Distance flat
00:08:47
Avg time

Cable Guy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cheakamus
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #118726 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116943 in Trail Running
    • #117652 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

A winding XC trail beside JABT with short descents and some punchy climbs with a few slabs in-between.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 320 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Apr 15, 2024 @ 7:46am
Apr 15, 2024
Mar 25, 2024 @ 5:09pm
Mar 25, 2024
 reporter snow is gone. trees cleared.
Aug 12, 2023 @ 8:11pm
Aug 12, 2023
 reporter snow is all gone!
Mar 30, 2023 @ 8:54am
Mar 30, 2023
 Mostly snowfree but for some big patches. Probably best not to try and ride until later next week, assuming the weather is similar, or warmer, to...
Dec 15, 2022 @ 7:59pm
Dec 15, 2022
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cable Guy

        ▼ Where is Cable Guy located?
        Cable Guy is located in Cheakamus, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cheakamus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.08164, -123.04549.
        ▼ How hard is Cable Guy?
        Cable Guy is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cable Guy?
        Cable Guy has 136 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 87 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,948 ft to 2,028 ft.
        ▼ Is Cable Guy a point to point trail?
        Yes, Cable Guy is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cable Guy?
        Cable Guy is 2,605 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cable Guy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cable Guy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cable Guy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cable Guy are:
        • June (203 activities)
        • August (37 activities)
        • May (34 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Cable Guy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cable Guy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cable Guy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Cable Guy. The trail is 2,605 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cable Guy?
        Cable Guy is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 667 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 795 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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