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4,554 ft
Distance
148 ft
Climb
-103 ft
Descent
00:14:51
Avg time
46 ft
Altitude change
2,115 ft
Altitude min
2,222 ft
Altitude max
2,115 ft
Altitude start
2,162 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
20.5%
Grade min
2,490 ft
Distance climb
1,348 ft
Distance down
682 ft
Distance flat
00:14:51
Avg time

Emerald Forest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Village
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #113655 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70671 in E-Biking
    • #115854 in Trail Running
    • #100737 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,861 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #4,360 in E-Biking
    • #6,564 in Trail Running
    • #5,367 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Resort Municipality of Whistler

A great intermediate trail with some moderate technical riding. Try Emerald Forest 2 for more challenge.

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 15, 2026
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on Sep 21, 2026
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Avg: 3.5 (17 votes)
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      Directions to emerald-forest trailhead (50.128060, -122.972200)

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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Isaacg77
      Should be rated black. Because you need advanced skills to clear it all. Had to walk many parts going up it , only for strong technical climbers with good maneuvering needed for the hard tight angles, endless roots and rocks, and a few ramps. Felt like it was
      outside my doability. Going down it would be easier I feel . I would skip this one unless you’re in solid shape and you have excellent technical climbing skills.
      aSliceofSam aSliceofSam
      A trail from another era, honestly kinda blows. Showed this trail to a bunch of buddies none of them liked it. I've ridden it maybe a dozen times and it's only now I realize that it has no redeeming qualities. So rooty and slow I've only cleared it a couple of times. Every time I ride it I question if I've done it on reverse because it sucks. It's this kind of blue trail a new MTBr tries and then goes oh I guess biking isn't for me, noooooo this trail is just dick . Imagine going from a green to this.
      BrioHouseWhistler BrioHouseWhistler
      Large tree down across path between the two sections that have ramps / drop off

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Emerald Forest located?
      Emerald Forest is located in Whistler Village, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Whistler Village trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.12806, -122.9722.
      ▼ How hard is Emerald Forest?
      Emerald Forest is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Emerald Forest?
      Emerald Forest has 148 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,115 ft to 2,222 ft.
      ▼ Is Emerald Forest a point to point trail?
      Emerald Forest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Emerald Forest?
      Emerald Forest is 4,554 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Emerald Forest?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Emerald Forest. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Emerald Forest?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Emerald Forest are:
      • July (48 activities)
      • August (35 activities)
      • September (32 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Emerald Forest? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Emerald Forest are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Emerald Forest?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 15 minutes to ride Emerald Forest. The trail is 4,554 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Emerald Forest?
      Emerald Forest is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,742 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,712 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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