2,113 ft
Distance
23 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
00:10:21
Avg time

Mandatory Suicide Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westside - Rainbow
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Face
  • Global Ranking
    #55023 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5172 in Trail Running
    • #32407 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking

Mandatory Suicide is a short technical section of trail linking Cat Scratch Fever and Mel's Dilemma. It's best riden from the top of Alpine Way to Mel's, although when riden this way the trail has a hike a bike section to start with. It also features one very steep rooty section, which can be walked (with the help of a rope).

Access Info

The trail head is located at the very top of Alpine Way in Alpine Meadows. And finishes on the network of trails called Mel's Dilemma.

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More Stats for Mandatory Suicide mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -147 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,253 ft
  • Altitude max
    2,417 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,401 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,254 ft
  • Grade
    -7%
  • Grade max
    -24.4%
  • Grade min
    11.6%
  • Distance climb
    292 ft
  • Distance down
    1,736 ft
  • Distance flat
    85 ft
  • Avg time
    00:10:21
  • Avg reverse time
    00:13:39
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on Jul 16, 2025
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Avg: 3.57 (6 votes)
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      Mandatory Suicide Trail Reports

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      Jul 16, 2025 @ 2:09pm
      2 days
      reporter Trees were all cleared by the time the Chief Stick Officer arrived on scene.
      Jun 30, 2025 @ 10:56am
      Jun 30, 2025
      Large amount of trees down near the end. I tried to move some but needs a chain saw. I forgot to grab gps info but it’s right before a Mel’s...
      Jun 27, 2025 @ 1:50pm
      Jun 27, 2025
      May 9, 2025 @ 1:44am
      May 9, 2025
      reporter
      Cut a tree (one that was already on the ground). @callofthewildphotos I wouldn't worry about the one hung up above the trail from your previous...
      Apr 20, 2025 @ 3:53pm
      Apr 20, 2025
      Tree overhanging the trail
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 2 rides
      • 15.4 km avg distance
      6 Months
      • 25 rides
      • 13.4 km avg distance
      All
      • 212 rides
      • Last: Jun 29, 2025

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      Aug 20, 2014 @ 9:21am
      Aug 20, 2014

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