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1,129 ft
Distance
-169 ft
Descent
00:02:37
Avg time
-169 ft
Altitude change
2,701 ft
Altitude min
2,870 ft
Altitude max
2,870 ft
Altitude start
2,700 ft
Altitude end
-15%
Grade
-40.6%
Grade max
-1.2%
Grade min
1,129 ft
Distance down
00:02:37
Avg time

Cat Scratch Left Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westside - Rainbow
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #90521 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70374 in E-Biking
    • #99652 in Trail Running
    • #107768 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

a little flow to start then steeper bit to a short pedal before re-joining the right side line

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 5 miles average
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  • 7 miles avg distance
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Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Cat Scratch Left

        ▼ Where is Cat Scratch Left located?
        Cat Scratch Left is located in Westside - Rainbow, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westside - Rainbow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.1489, -122.97679.
        ▼ How hard is Cat Scratch Left?
        Cat Scratch Left is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 15%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cat Scratch Left?
        The trail has 169 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,701 ft to 2,870 ft.
        ▼ Is Cat Scratch Left a point to point trail?
        Cat Scratch Left is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Cat Scratch Left?
        Cat Scratch Left is 1,129 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cat Scratch Left?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Cat Scratch Left. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Cat Scratch Left?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Cat Scratch Left are:
        • July (41 activities)
        • June (16 activities)
        • May (15 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Cat Scratch Left? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cat Scratch Left are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Cat Scratch Left?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Cat Scratch Left. The trail is 1,129 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Cat Scratch Left?
        Cat Scratch Left is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,786 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,851 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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