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1.2 miles
Distance
-881 ft
Descent
00:05:17
Avg time
-881 ft
Altitude change
2,303 ft
Altitude min
3,184 ft
Altitude max
3,184 ft
Altitude start
2,303 ft
Altitude end
-13.9%
Grade
-59%
Grade max
1 mile
Distance down
210 ft
Distance flat
00:05:17
Avg time

Insomnia Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Mountain Bike Park
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #27012 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

The top section is full of A-Line style jumps but after that the trail is windy with tight corners

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 41 rides
  • 43.1 km average
6 Months
  • 296 rides
  • 43.8 km avg distance
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  • 2,307 rides
  • Last: Aug 18, 2026
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        Directions to insomnia trailhead (50.084380, -122.976680)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Insomnia

        ▼ Where is Insomnia located?
        Insomnia is located in Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.08438, -122.97668.
        ▼ How hard is Insomnia?
        Insomnia is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.9%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Insomnia?
        The trail has 881 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,303 ft to 3,184 ft.
        ▼ Is Insomnia a point to point trail?
        Yes, Insomnia is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Insomnia?
        Insomnia is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Insomnia?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Insomnia. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Insomnia?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Insomnia are:
        • July (520 activities)
        • August (511 activities)
        • October (325 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Insomnia? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Insomnia are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Insomnia?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Insomnia. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Insomnia?
        Insomnia is a moderately popular trail. There have been 11,220 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17,035 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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