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2,044 ft
Distance
-471 ft
Descent
00:06:33
Avg time
-471 ft
Altitude change
3,548 ft
Altitude min
4,020 ft
Altitude max
4,020 ft
Altitude start
3,550 ft
Altitude end
-23.1%
Grade
-50.9%
Grade max
-5.8%
Grade min
2,044 ft
Distance down
00:06:33
Avg time
Howler (mid) 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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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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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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Year Opened2013
This section of the trail is located a long way up the flank trail, be prepared for a long sweaty climb. The midsection of Howler has many tight switchbacks but you can carry good speed if you take the high line into every corner. 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 anymore. 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, go through the gate and grind up the incredibly steep hill. Keep going until it mellows slightly and you see a large round boulder on the roadbed, the midsection of Howler starts from here on the right.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 6 rides
- 20 miles average
6 Months
- 39 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 429 rides
- Last: Jul 3, 2026
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Directions to howler-mid trailhead
(50.165830, -122.971050)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Howler (mid)
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Where is Howler (mid) located?
Howler (mid) is located in Westside - Rainbow, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westside - Rainbow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.16583, -122.97105.
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How hard is Howler (mid)?
Howler (mid) is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 23.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Howler (mid)?
The trail has 471 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,548 ft to 4,020 ft.
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Is Howler (mid) a point to point trail?
Howler (mid) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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