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2,864 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-290 ft
Descent
00:07:49
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
00:07:49
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Chair Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMount Macpherson
Revelstoke, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in E-Biking
- 65 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 17.5 km avg distance
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- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to chair trailhead
(50.938220, -118.195400)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chair
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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.
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How hard is Chair?
Chair is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 9.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Chair?
Chair has 2 m of elevation gain. The trail has 89 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 449 m to 535 m.
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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.
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