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2,585 ft
Distance
-457 ft
Descent
00:08:52
Avg time
-457 ft
Altitude change
3,069 ft
Altitude min
3,526 ft
Altitude max
3,526 ft
Altitude start
3,068 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade
-52.3%
Grade max
-3.4%
Grade min
2,585 ft
Distance down
00:08:52
Avg time

Hey Bud (Upper) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blackcomb CRA
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (7 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 25 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #11333 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2154 in E-Biking
    • #98732 in Trail Running
    • #81709 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Season
    May-October
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Roller Coaster, Skinny

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.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 5 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 139 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 614 rides
  • Last: Aug 26, 2026
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Aug 12, 2026 @ 8:15pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 12, 2026
Aug 3, 2026 @ 11:03am (America/Vancouver)
Aug 3, 2026
 cleared a fallen tree with an axe conveniently nearby. trail is running great
Jul 23, 2026 @ 4:51pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 23, 2026
 Running dry but nice, massive bomb hole after the landing of the new doubles. Be careful.
Jun 25, 2026 @ 11:04am (America/Vancouver)
Jun 25, 2026
May 17, 2026 @ 9:50am (America/Vancouver)
May 17, 2026
 Greasy roots and rocks, but no major mud pits, improves lower down
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Dry
Avg: 4.61 (43 votes)
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        Directions to hey-bud-upper trailhead (50.113390, -122.924440)
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        15:16 | 265 | Jul 13, 2025 , Whistler
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        18:49 | 1403 | Oct 29, 2019 , Whistler
        youtuber Hot Mess Vs Rooty Mess! (Riding Hey Bud...
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        10:34 | 1422 | Jul 4, 2019 , Whistler
        youtuber Demo Riding a Santa Cruz Nomad... on Blackcomb...
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        12:22 | 1215 | Dec 26, 2018 , Whistler

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        Video: Advice From Chris Kovarik on Riding in the Mud
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hey Bud (Upper)

        ▼ Where is Hey Bud (Upper) located?
        Hey Bud (Upper) is located in Blackcomb CRA, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Blackcomb CRA trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.11339, -122.92444.
        ▼ How hard is Hey Bud (Upper)?
        Hey Bud (Upper) is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hey Bud (Upper)?
        The trail has 457 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,069 ft to 3,526 ft.
        ▼ Is Hey Bud (Upper) a point to point trail?
        Hey Bud (Upper) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hey Bud (Upper)?
        Hey Bud (Upper) is 2,585 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hey Bud (Upper)?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Hey Bud (Upper). Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hey Bud (Upper)?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hey Bud (Upper) are:
        • July (61 activities)
        • August (49 activities)
        • June (30 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Hey Bud (Upper)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hey Bud (Upper) are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hey Bud (Upper)?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Hey Bud (Upper). The trail is 2,585 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Hey Bud (Upper)?
        Hey Bud (Upper) is a very popular trail. There have been 4,828 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,845 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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