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2,864 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-290 ft
Descent
00:08:44
Avg time
-282 ft
Altitude change
1,474 ft
Altitude min
1,756 ft
Altitude max
1,756 ft
Altitude start
1,473 ft
Altitude end
-9.9%
Grade
-44.5%
Grade max
3.1%
Grade min
512 ft
Distance climb
2,070 ft
Distance down
282 ft
Distance flat
00:08:44
Avg time

Chair Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Macpherson
    Revelstoke, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #129785 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #55309 in E-Biking
    • #112748 in Trail Running
    • #149182 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #6,732 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,740 in E-Biking
    • #6,372 in Trail Running
    • #8,991 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Chair trail should only be ridden from the road down to the water's edge. It has a steep section with very tight corners that is not designed for climbing. There are some tricky turns and traverses that keep a rider on the edge of control but it's all great fun in a tight techy sort of way.

Tags
Tight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 7 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 71 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Chair Trail Reports

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Dec 24, 2025 @ 1:47pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 24, 2025
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Sep 15, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Sep 15, 2024
 All clear
Oct 1, 2023 @ 7:22am
Oct 1, 2023
May 6, 2023 @ 2:19pm
May 6, 2023
 Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
Apr 20, 2021 @ 2:25pm
Apr 20, 2021
 reporter Snow free and good to go
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Status:
on Dec 24, 2025
Snow Covered
Avg: 3.72 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      8 Reviews & Comments

      axcooper axcooper
      Due to popular demand, Chair has been downgraded to a black trail. It's still as awkward as ever to ride.
      konakurt konakurt
      Should definitely be a quintuple blue diamond
      nowell91
      Lady above me doesn't know dirt. If you're rideing at the highest level there's no time to to think about furniture.

      Ride the trail, have a picnic but don't bring plates and eat right out of the dirt on the sharpest turn, I could go on it's all good nothing can compare with Chair!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Chair located?
      Chair is located in Mount Macpherson, Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mount Macpherson trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.93822, -118.1954.
      ▼ How hard is Chair?
      Chair is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Chair?
      Chair has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 290 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,474 ft to 1,756 ft.
      ▼ Is Chair a point to point trail?
      Yes, Chair is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Chair?
      Chair is 2,864 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Chair?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Chair. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Chair? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Chair are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Chair?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Chair. The trail is 2,864 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Chair?
      Chair is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 384 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 377 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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