more stats
3,074 ft
Distance
104 ft
Climb
-165 ft
Descent
00:12:43
Avg time
-62 ft
Altitude change
1,883 ft
Altitude min
2,009 ft
Altitude max
1,945 ft
Altitude start
1,883 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-36.6%
Grade max
25.8%
Grade min
886 ft
Distance climb
1,168 ft
Distance down
1,017 ft
Distance flat
00:12:43
Avg time

Garbage Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cheakamus
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #103285 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #73257 in Trail Running
    • #82643 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Ladder Bridge, Rock Face
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Exposure and precision riding Difficult technical climbs, rock rolls and tight, twisty corners. Advanced XC thrills.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 3 miles average
6 Months
  • 21 rides
  • 5 miles avg distance
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  • 322 rides
  • Last: Sep 19, 2026
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Garbage Trail Reports

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Apr 13, 2026 @ 3:23pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 13, 2026
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Cleared all trees. Shout out to @BradyMayne - who along with his sons was the winner of the inaugural WORCA Golden Mattock award for their great...
Apr 7, 2026 @ 9:03pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 7, 2026
 Larger tree down across trail, can navigate over or around. Close to beginning. Few smaller ones close to midway point of trail, they come up...
Sep 5, 2025 @ 10:14am
Sep 5, 2025
Mar 29, 2025 @ 1:27pm
Mar 29, 2025
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Oct 13, 2024 @ 2:14pm
Oct 13, 2024
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Status:
on Apr 13, 2026
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Avg: 4.22 (12 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      egirardin
      Chubby5000 is spot on. Though I made the mistake of linking from trash and going up it. Getting up those huge gully's and rock rolls....not so much fun.Smile . A third of my ride should be considered a hike. Definitely better starting here and linking to Rubbish then Trash. Will try again the other way next time.
      pincho
      Hahahaha 100% agree Chuby5000!
      So good, great link doing Garbage-Rubbish-Trash.
      chubby5000 chubby5000
      What a weird tail. It’s got some ups that take a lot of strength to climb and feels super XCish and then KABOOM!! Proper rock roll!! Up up up, GITCHOW! Monster gulley roll. Climb climb climb, GABOOSH! Rock roll drop to hard left. It’s like a pair of spandex shorts with a lever that turns them baggy. So much fun.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Garbage located?
      Garbage is located in Cheakamus, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cheakamus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.08059, -123.04585.
      ▼ How hard is Garbage?
      Garbage is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Garbage?
      Garbage has 104 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 165 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,883 ft to 2,009 ft.
      ▼ Is Garbage a point to point trail?
      Yes, Garbage is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Garbage?
      Garbage is 3,074 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Garbage?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Garbage. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Garbage?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Garbage are:
      • May (15 activities)
      • July (10 activities)
      • August (10 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Garbage? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Garbage are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Garbage?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Garbage. The trail is 3,074 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Garbage?
      Garbage is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 955 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 945 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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