more stats
2,566 ft
Distance
-1,005 ft
Descent
00:13:51
Avg time
-1,005 ft
Altitude change
2,645 ft
Altitude min
3,650 ft
Altitude max
3,650 ft
Altitude start
2,644 ft
Altitude end
-39.2%
Grade
-103.5%
Grade max
-7.3%
Grade min
2,566 ft
Distance down
00:13:51
Avg time

Jaws Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Observed Trials
  • Riding Area
    Westside - Rainbow
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 30 in E-Biking
    • 30 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
    • 70 in Observed Trials
  • Global Ranking
    #94215 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #92297 in E-Biking
    • #121062 in Trail Running
    • #115122 in Hiking
    • #177 in Observed Trials
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Season
    May-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

Steep, classic, chundery Whistler gnar. Loose, STEEP, and rocky chutes. Tons of fun, gets your brakes red hot. Be careful of trials riders coming up - they access the alpine here.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 5 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
All
  • 73 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Jaws Trail Reports

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Sep 16, 2026 @ 1:33pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 16, 2026
 I would have to agree with the previous report that it is extremely eroded due to channelling water. This trail requires some significant trail...
Sep 11, 2025 @ 11:03am
Sep 11, 2025
 Has a pretty big water rut through most of the trail, but still mostly rideable. I'm not sure what standard conditions are though.
Aug 14, 2024 @ 6:12pm
Aug 14, 2024
Jun 25, 2024 @ 4:52pm
Jun 25, 2024
 reporter Steep, loose, chunked, and rowdy as h-e-double-hockey-sticks from top to bottom. What more could you ask for??? Ok, maybe it'd be nice to have...
Oct 1, 2023 @ 10:56am
Oct 1, 2023
 Closed for 1 month due to cougar activity as per RMOW on behalf of COS
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on Sep 16, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.17 (17 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Trail Products

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      6 Reviews & Comments

      arhysdavies
      May 30th 2021 all clear but riding very loose with a lot of shale on the trail. Sketchy AF
      mrj27 mrj27
      What a beaut of a trail. Full on drifting
      JesuswasaCarpenter
      Lotta double blacks in town...then you ride Jaws again. Completely and totally relentless.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Jaws located?
      Jaws is located in Westside - Rainbow, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westside - Rainbow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.14208, -122.98982.
      ▼ How hard is Jaws?
      Jaws is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 39.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Jaws?
      The trail has 1,005 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,645 ft to 3,650 ft.
      ▼ Is Jaws a point to point trail?
      Jaws is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Jaws?
      Jaws is 2,566 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Jaws?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Jaws. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Jaws?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Jaws are:
      • August (7 activities)
      • June (4 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Jaws? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Jaws are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Jaws?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Jaws. The trail is 2,566 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Jaws?
      Jaws is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 838 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 824 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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