Trail Supporters, Builders & Maintainers of Lord of the Squirrels Trail
- National Trails Coalition
- Resort Municipality of Whistler
- American Friends of Whistler
Whistler Off-Road Cycling AssociationBuilder
Details
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Riding areaWestside
Whistler, British Columbia -
AKALOTS, Sproatt Descent
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Difficulty rating
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Trail typeSingletrack
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Bike typeAM, XC
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Trail UsageMulti-use
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical ratingModerate
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SeasonSummer
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Alpine TrailYes
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eBike AllowedNo
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TTFs on trailBerm, Bridge, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face, Rock Garden, Skinny
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Global Ranking#99
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Year Opened2014
Trail Rating – Blue
Exertion Rating – Black
Exposure Rating – Black
Time - 3-8+hrs return from valley
WARNING - While the Sproatt alpine network is comprised of blue rated trails, the effort and exertion required to successfully and safely complete the loop rides definitely lands on the more difficult side of the spectrum. Sproatt may seem close to civilization, but this ride is a true backcountry experience and needs to be treated with the respect it deserves. Riders should treat this endeavour as any other remote ride and come well prepared for any and all eventualities. In addition to the effort required to get to the start of Into the Mystic, the shortest return loop on Into the Mystic, On The Rocks, Lord of the Squirrels specifically is ~20km of distance plus ~1400m of climbing in a high alpine, exposed environment. PLEASE TAKE TIME FOR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION OF YOUR FITNESS AND SKILL TO COMPLETE THIS RIDE.
Riders and groups should be prepared with sufficient water, food, spare parts for repairs and a well stocked first aid kit including a head lamp. A spare jersey and/or gloves and jacket should also be a part of your kit for fast changing alpine weather which can find you locked into fog and rain very quickly.
Riders must ride accordingly and well within their limits as this is a remote area with limited access for rescue. Ride with a trusted group, take your time not chances, this will ensure you make it back to the bottom in one piece.
Lord of the Squirrels is WORCA's showpiece trail constructed over 3 years from 2014-2016. This trail features great viewpoints of the Whistler Valley and beyond as it winds it's way down through the alpine and into the Westside's mossy old growth forest above the Flank trail. This trail features open sections in the alpine, some rock slab features, and the occasional ladder bridge.
It's critical that users respect this unique alpine environment while using this trail and always remain on trail. Freeriding off-trail in the alpine is not acceptable. This alpine trail network is non-motorized and was built for users reaching the top under their own power, motorized use or helicopter access is not appropriate. Please avoid use of the alpine areas in periods of extended rain or early/late season when the trail may not have time to dry out. Help us preserve this incredible new asset by respecting the trail, closures, other users, and the amazing alpine environment.
Access Info
LOTS begins high in the alpine at the end of On the Rocks, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to reach from the start of Into the Mystic for an average rider. Access to Into the Mystic is recommended by one of the following 3 routes;
Function Junction - https://www.trailforks.com/route/into-the-mystic-function-access/
Creekside - https://www.trailforks.com/route/into-the-mystic-creekside-access/
Rainbow Park - https://www.trailforks.com/route/into-the-mystic-rainbow-park-access/
Local Trail Association
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Whistler Off-Road Cycling Association
(www.worca.com) Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.donate to earn trail karma!
More Stats for Lord of the Squirrels mountain bike trail
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Altitude change-2,291 ft
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Altitude min3,258 ft
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Altitude max5,574 ft
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Altitude start5,550 ft
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Altitude end3,258 ft
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Grade-10.114%
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Grade max-51.571%
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Grade min29.409%
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Distance climb1 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1,257 ft
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Avg time00:50:44
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Avg reverse time01:32:59
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The views are breathtaking and the track is fun. Highly recommended. Just beware that it is hard for a blue run. Lots of steeper sections and janky turns. I even heard a couple at the exit saying "phew, we survived that".


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