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3,228 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-343 ft
Descent
00:04:19
Avg time
-337 ft
Altitude change
5,158 ft
Altitude min
5,500 ft
Altitude max
5,495 ft
Altitude start
5,157 ft
Altitude end
-10.4%
Grade
-26.2%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
174 ft
Distance climb
2,792 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:04:19
Avg time

Freight Train - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Mountain Bike Park
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Freeride
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1215 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Season
    June - Sept
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Whistler Blackcomb

Fun and flowy. Jumps, tables, step ups, step downs, berms, drops and wall rides.

Access Info

From Garbanzo chairlift

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 39 rides
  • 30 miles average
6 Months
  • 603 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 2,904 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Freight Train - Upper

        ▼ Where is Freight Train - Upper located?
        Freight Train - Upper is located in Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.07873, -122.95106.
        ▼ How hard is Freight Train - Upper?
        Freight Train - Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Freight Train - Upper?
        Freight Train - Upper has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 343 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,158 ft to 5,500 ft.
        ▼ Is Freight Train - Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Freight Train - Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Freight Train - Upper?
        Freight Train - Upper is 3,228 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Freight Train - Upper?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Freight Train - Upper. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Freight Train - Upper?
        Freight Train - Upper is best visited during: June - Sept.
        ▼ How do I access Freight Train - Upper? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Freight Train - Upper are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Freight Train - Upper?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Freight Train - Upper. The trail is 3,228 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Freight Train - Upper?
        Freight Train - Upper is a very popular trail. There have been 15,339 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 18,285 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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