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3,714 ft
Distance
466 ft
Climb
-52 ft
Descent
00:40:07
Avg time
415 ft
Altitude change
6,480 ft
Altitude min
6,914 ft
Altitude max
6,481 ft
Altitude start
6,896 ft
Altitude end
11.2%
Grade
-13.9%
Grade max
64.7%
Grade min
2,582 ft
Distance climb
932 ft
Distance down
197 ft
Distance flat
00:40:07
Avg time

Half Note Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Blackcomb Hiking
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #3856 in Hiking [+]
    • #105949 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Land Owner
    Whistler Blackcomb

The Half Note Trail provides a shortened route from the
High Note Trail , which connects with Pika’s Traverse
back to the Roundhouse Lodge.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Routes with this trail

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        Half Note Loop
        ★ 3.0 • 6 miles • 1,788 ft • 5 • Loop •
        The Trail provides a shortened route from the High Note Trail, which connects with Pika’s Traverse back...
        12
        Half Note High Note Downhill
        4 miles • 991 ft • 3 •
        Start by going up to the peak and walk your way down and then back to the gondola.
        5.0 ★★★★★
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Half Note

        ▼ Where is Half Note located?
        Half Note is located in Whistler Blackcomb Hiking, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Whistler Blackcomb Hiking trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.0492, -122.94771.
        ▼ How hard is Half Note?
        Half Note is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Half Note?
        Half Note has 466 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 52 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,480 ft to 6,914 ft.
        ▼ Is Half Note a point to point trail?
        Half Note is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Half Note?
        Half Note is 3,714 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Half Note?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Half Note. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Half Note?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Half Note are:
        • August (24 activities)
        • July (11 activities)
        • September (8 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Half Note? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Half Note are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Half Note?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to hike Half Note. The trail is 3,714 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Half Note?
        Half Note is a very popular trail. There have been 491 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 482 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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