more stats
1,194 ft
Distance
140 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:05:24
Avg time
119 ft
Altitude change
3,077 ft
Altitude min
3,196 ft
Altitude max
3,077 ft
Altitude start
3,196 ft
Altitude end
10%
Grade
-24.4%
Grade max
30.9%
Grade min
892 ft
Distance climb
171 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:05:24
Avg time

Darwin's Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westside - Sproatt
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71160 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18559 in E-Biking
    • #134041 in Trail Running
    • #108672 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,444 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #1,238 in E-Biking
    • #7,719 in Trail Running
    • #5,796 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Resort Municipality of Whistler

alternate climb option instead of old steep and rock Flank trail route.

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Bridges

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 485 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 3,072 rides
  • Last: Oct 22, 2026
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on Oct 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.59 (16 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      techride
      A really cool and well built climbing trail that trades the loose rocks of the flank trail for ladder bridges and less-loose rocks.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Darwin's located?
      Darwin's is located in Westside - Sproatt, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westside - Sproatt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.11569, -123.00285.
      ▼ How hard is Darwin's?
      Darwin's is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 10%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Darwin's?
      Darwin's has 140 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,077 ft to 3,196 ft.
      ▼ Is Darwin's a point to point trail?
      Darwin's is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Darwin's?
      Darwin's is 1,194 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Darwin's?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Darwin's. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Darwin's? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Darwin's are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Darwin's?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Darwin's. The trail is 1,194 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Darwin's?
      Darwin's is a very popular trail. There have been 16,653 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,425 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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