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2.0 miles
Distance
594 ft
Climb
-225 ft
Descent
00:24:11
Avg time
371 ft
Altitude change
1,964 ft
Altitude min
2,353 ft
Altitude max
1,983 ft
Altitude start
2,352 ft
Altitude end
3.6%
Grade
-25%
Grade max
47.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,795 ft
Distance down
1,808 ft
Distance flat
00:24:11
Avg time
Farside Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Gravel Bike
- Adaptive Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCheakamus
Whistler, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (5 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Adaptive Biking
- 75 in Gravel Biking
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Global Ranking#45866 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #23063 in E-Biking
- #75336 in Trail Running
- #85921 in Hiking
- #830 in Adaptive Biking
- #3316 in Gravel Biking
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Provincial Ranking#2,222 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
- #1,510 in E-Biking
- #4,367 in Trail Running
- #4,524 in Hiking
- #105 in Adaptive Biking
- #237 in Gravel Biking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerResort Municipality of Whistler
The Far Side is a nice, fast, flowing trail that parallels the Cheakamus River on its east side. It can be combined with the Riverside Trail for a nice loop when crossing the McLauren Suspension Bridge.
Access Info
The trail is accessed from the SE corner of highway 99 and Cheakamus Lake road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 5 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 327 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 2,239 rides
- Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Directions to farside-4818 trailhead
(50.081620, -123.037030)
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5 Reviews & Comments
andybikehike
Probably one of the most enjoyable and worthwhile green trails to ride in Whistler area. Beautiful Riverside non-technical trail but be aware there's plenty of strenuous up and down on this trail. Fitness is a plus!
Silencedogood21
Don’t be fooled by the green status. This trail is as fun as you make it.
A zippy way to get up to high side etc and a fun flowy one to ride down.
Be mindful and respectful of hikers
A zippy way to get up to high side etc and a fun flowy one to ride down.
Be mindful and respectful of hikers
egirardin
Good flowy trail, especially with my younger kids. Lots of people hiking / biking both directions so stay alert.
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