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2,405 ft
Distance
129 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:06:03
Avg time
74 ft
Altitude change
2,484 ft
Altitude min
2,615 ft
Altitude max
2,484 ft
Altitude start
2,559 ft
Altitude end
3.1%
Grade
-16.6%
Grade max
20.8%
Grade min
1,490 ft
Distance climb
669 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:06:03
Avg time

Lower Ridge Access Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cheakamus
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 10 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Lower Ridge Access is a 733 m less popular doubletrack trail located near Whistler British Columbia. Highlights include a ridgeline. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 135 rides
  • Last: Nov 14, 2026
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Lower Ridge Access Trail Reports

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Nov 14, 2026 @ 9:55am (America/Vancouver)
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Aug 3, 2026 @ 9:38am (America/Vancouver)
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May 24, 2026 @ 12:54pm (America/Vancouver)
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Dec 24, 2025 @ 10:05pm (America/Vancouver)
Dec 24, 2025
Oct 11, 2025 @ 7:34pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 11, 2025
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Cleared two trees. Between the heavy fog, leafless trees, and fast approaching darkness, I was getting real Scooby-Doo vibes out there. Zoinks!
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Lower Ridge Access located?
      Lower Ridge Access is located in Cheakamus, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cheakamus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.0642, -123.03797.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Ridge Access?
      Lower Ridge Access has 129 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,484 ft to 2,615 ft.
      ▼ Is Lower Ridge Access a point to point trail?
      Lower Ridge Access is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Lower Ridge Access?
      Lower Ridge Access is 2,405 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Lower Ridge Access?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Lower Ridge Access. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Lower Ridge Access?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Lower Ridge Access are:
      • September (10 activities)
      • July (9 activities)
      • June (8 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Lower Ridge Access? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Lower Ridge Access are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Lower Ridge Access?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Lower Ridge Access. The trail is 2,405 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Lower Ridge Access?
      Lower Ridge Access is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,086 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,091 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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