Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Howler (lower) Trail
- Zander StrathearnBuilder
Howler (lower) Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWestside - Rainbow
Whistler, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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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 RatingModerate
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SeasonJun-Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face
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Ride in RainYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Year Opened2013
This trail is a great wet weather trail, Lower Howler is in low angle terrain compared to the upper two sections but still, have great views. The is just enough tech to keep you on your toes, but with enough flow you can open it up and really enjoy it, knowing there are no major features, drops, or jumps, to catch you unawares. The rock up there, however, is sharp so bring spare tubes
Access Info
Starting from the very top of Alpine Way (no parking), climb Cultured Climb to Rick's Roost (name of the access road, not an actual trail) until you don't want to climb any more. You will pass Cat Scratch Fever, Green Monster, and the Flank turn-off to Billy Epic. Keep going. Past the Flank, the trail mellows until you reach a big bridge over 19 mile creek. Shortly after the creek, you will pass the Skywalk Hiking trail on your left and you will see a motor-vehicle gate straight ahead, take the right towards Lower Skywalk and Lower Howler. The access is an old low angle slightly wet skidder road that contours, expect to see hikers as its the primary access to the hiking trail network, continue along the roadbed until you reach Howler.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Howler (lower) mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change-1,066 ft
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Altitude min2,455 ft
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Altitude max3,521 ft
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Altitude start3,521 ft
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Altitude end2,454 ft
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Grade-20.2%
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Grade max-44.9%
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Grade min2.5%
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Distance climb92 ft
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Distance down5,151 ft
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Distance flat36 ft
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Avg time00:12:48
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- Icy
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- < 1 month
- < 6 months
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- Both Directions
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- One Direction
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This is up near the top of my favourite Whistler descents.
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