more stats
1,053 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-170 ft
Descent
00:01:56
Avg time
-168 ft
Altitude change
3,460 ft
Altitude min
3,630 ft
Altitude max
3,630 ft
Altitude start
3,461 ft
Altitude end
-16%
Grade
-71.5%
Grade max
2.1%
Grade min
33 ft
Distance climb
948 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:01:56
Avg time

Mackenzie River Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Mountain Bike Park
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100525 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Land Owner

No community description for Mackenzie River trail has been added yet!

AI Generated Description

Mackenzie River is a highly rated 321 m less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Whistler British Columbia. This mountain bike only trail can be used downhill only. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

Bike Park

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 79 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 536 rides
  • Last: Aug 25, 2026
c1c2c3c4
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
update trails status or condition

Mackenzie River Trail Reports

statusdatedescription
Jun 13, 2026 @ 8:45pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 13, 2026
One of the most slept on tracks on the mountain. Get after it
Oct 18, 2025 @ 11:49pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 18, 2025
Closed for the season, see you in 2026
May 23, 2025 @ 6:03pm
May 23, 2025
Oct 25, 2024 @ 5:21pm
Oct 25, 2024
Closed for 2024 Bike Park season
Jun 20, 2024 @ 6:13am
Jun 20, 2024
more »
Status:
on Jun 13, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.33 (24 votes)
Your vote: 0

view (2,981)
close
3D
Trail Conditions
  • Unknown
  • Snow Groomed
  • Snow Packed
  • Snow Covered
  • Snow Cover Partial
  • Freeze/thaw Cycle
  • Icy
  • Prevalent Mud
  • Wet
  • Variable
  • Ideal
  • Dry
  • Very Dry
Trail Flow (Ridden Direction)
Trailforks scans users activity logs to determine the most popular direction each trail is ridden. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension.
The colour categories are based on what percentage of users are riding a trail in its intended direction.
  • > 96%
  • > 90%
  • > 80%
  • > 70%
  • > 50%
  • < 50%
  • bi-directional trail
  • no data
Trail Last Ridden
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine the last time a trail was ridden.
  • < 2 days
  • < 1 week
  • < 2 weeks
  • < 1 month
  • < 6 months
  • > 6 months
Trail Ridden Direction
The intended direction a trail should be ridden.
  • Downhill Only
  • Downhill Primary
  • Both Directions
  • Uphill Primary
  • Uphill Only
  • One Direction
Contribute Details
Colors indicate trail is missing specified detail.
  • Description
  • Photos
  • Description & Photos
  • Videos
Trail Popularity ?
Trailforks scans activity logs to determine which trails are ridden the most in the last 9 months. Trails are compared with nearby trails in the same city region with a possible 25 colour shades. Think of this as a heatmap, more activities = more kinetic energy = warmer colors.
  • most popular
  • popular
  • less popular
  • not popular
ATV/ORV/OHV Filter
Max Vehicle Width
inches
US Cell Coverage
Legend
cell carrier legend

Radar Time
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data. ?
Activity Recordings
Trailforks uses anonymized public activity data. ?
Winter Trails
Warning A routing network for winter maps does not exist. Selecting trails using the winter trails layer has been disabled.
Missing Trails
Most Popular
Least Popular
Trails are colored based on popularity. The more popular a trail is, the more red. Less popular trails trend towards green.
Jump Magnitude Heatmap
Heatmap of where users jump on trails. Zoom in to see individual jumps, click circles to view jump details.
BC Backroad Status

Service Road Atlas is a free to use, community-driven service for viewing and creating reports on the numerous back-country service roads around B.C. and Alberta.

map legend
Slope Aspect
Direction the slope faces
Flat N NE E SE S SW W NW
Trails Deemphasized
Trails are shown in grey.
disable
Only show trails with no bike usage.
Enable
Suggested Layers
Based on selected activity type

    Save the current map location and zoom level as your default home location whenever this page is loaded.

    Save
        Directions to mackenzie-river trailhead (50.095390, -122.962990)

        Photos

        1 more »
        mtb
        60 |
        Jul 31, 2025 @ 8:51pm
        Jul 31, 2025

        Videos

        11 more »
        youtuber MACKENZIE RIVER | Black Trail | WHISTLER BIKE PARK
        mtb
        0:08 | 138 | Aug 8, 2024 , Whistler
        youtuber Mackenzie River | Single Black | WHISTLER Bike...
        mtb
        0:17 | 48 | Jul 12, 2026 , Whistler
        Whistler Bike Park - Mackenzie River - Summer...
        mtb
        634 | Aug 28, 2017 , Whistler
        Whistler Bike Park MacKenzie River Trail
        mtb
        948 | Aug 12, 2015 , Whistler

        Trail Lists

        Routes with this trail

        4.0 24 miles 10,095 ft 29
        The course route for the 2023 Canadian Open Enduro 9:00 am – 3:30 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 5:30pm-6:30pm...
        25 miles 9,581 ft 28 Point to Point Race
        44 miles 11,539 ft 66 Point to Point Race
        Riding clean and fast on showcase trails with friends and legends is the order of the day in enduro...
        4.4
        24 Ratings
        5 58%
        4 25%
        3 17%
        2
        1

        2 Reviews & Comments


        We hope you've been enjoying Trailforks!

        Create a FREE account to view trail comments and much more.

        Frequently Asked Questions About Mackenzie River

        Where is Mackenzie River located?
        Mackenzie River 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 50.09539, -122.96299.
        How hard is Mackenzie River?
        Mackenzie River is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16%.
        What is the elevation gain for Mackenzie River?
        Mackenzie River has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 170 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,460 ft to 3,630 ft.
        Is Mackenzie River a point to point trail?
        Yes, Mackenzie River is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        How long is Mackenzie River?
        Mackenzie River is 1,053 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        Are dogs allowed on Mackenzie River?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Mackenzie River. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        When is the best time of year to ride Mackenzie River?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Mackenzie River are:
        • August (95 activities)
        • July (94 activities)
        • September (58 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Mackenzie River? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mackenzie River are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Mackenzie River?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Mackenzie River. The trail is 1,053 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Mackenzie River?
        Mackenzie River is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 2,750 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,930 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

        Hit the Trail

        Open in App

        Get this trail on your phone instantly.
        open trail in app

        Download Trail

        Save to wishlist, Garmin & download.
        save the trail

        Find Related Routes

        Find routes and users activities that include this trail.
        find routes for this trail

        You must enter a description before submitting.