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915 ft
Distance
-44 ft
Descent
00:01:03
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
2,005 ft
Altitude min
2,052 ft
Altitude max
2,052 ft
Altitude start
2,005 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
659 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:01:03
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Flashback 5 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cheakamus
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #3397 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #4978 in E-Biking
    • #21022 in Trail Running
    • #23761 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Get your first taste of mountain biking here Flashback 5 will serve as the gateway drug for lifelong addiction to riding bikes!

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  • 12 miles average
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flashback 5

        ▼ Where is Flashback 5 located?
        Flashback 5 is located in Cheakamus, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cheakamus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.07975, -123.03392.
        ▼ How hard is Flashback 5?
        Flashback 5 is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Flashback 5?
        The trail has 44 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,005 ft to 2,052 ft.
        ▼ Is Flashback 5 a point to point trail?
        Yes, Flashback 5 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Flashback 5?
        Flashback 5 is 915 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Flashback 5?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flashback 5. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Flashback 5? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flashback 5 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Flashback 5?
        The estimated time to ride Flashback 5 is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 915 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Flashback 5?
        Flashback 5 is a very popular trail. There have been 6,736 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 8,389 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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