2,585 ft
Distance
-457 ft
Descent
00:08:52
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Hey Bud (Upper) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBlackcomb CRA
Whistler, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyDouble Black Diamond (7 votes)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonMay-October
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster, Skinny
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 40 in Trail Running
- 20 in Hiking
Steep trail with lots of roots and some jump features. This trail is one of the most technical ones in the area.
Access Info
Climb up Backcomb access road passing Roam in The Loam and staying right at the next road junction. Look for the trailhead to the left at the next switchback.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Hey Bud (Upper) mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-457 ft
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Altitude min3,069 ft
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Altitude max3,526 ft
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Altitude start3,526 ft
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Altitude end3,068 ft
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Grade-17.7%
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Grade max-52.3%
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Grade min-3.4%
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Distance down2,585 ft
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Avg time00:08:52
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Avg reverse time00:36:11
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Video: Advice From Chris Kovarik on Riding in the Mud
Oct 29, 2019 from pinkbike.com
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 12 rides
- 13.9 km avg distance
6 Months
- 51 rides
- 15.3 km avg distance
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- 333 rides
- Last: Jun 15, 2025
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