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1.3 miles
Distance
-1,234 ft
Descent
00:18:52
Avg time
-1,234 ft
Altitude change
2,569 ft
Altitude min
3,803 ft
Altitude max
3,803 ft
Altitude start
2,569 ft
Altitude end
-18.6%
Grade
-68%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:18:52
Avg time

Micro Climate Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blackcomb CRA
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 40 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #537 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #1730 in E-Biking
    • #82114 in Trail Running
    • #62134 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2014

TRAIL CLOSED between late October to July 1st (due to ski area operations in autumn and bear activity in the spring). Check Trail Reports. Please respect this closure, infringement could lead to the permanent closure of this trail.

Micro Climate opened fully in the spring of 2014. Designed by Dave Anderson and Paul Stevens, this trail became an instant Whistler Classic and one of the best trails in the Whistler Valley. Near the bottom it traverses across to the bottom of Hey Bud and finishes on the access road.

NOT SUITABLE FOR WET WEATHER RIDING

Disclaimer

PLEASE NO WET WEATHER RIDING

Trail Supporters
  • Dave Anderson
    since 2014
    Sponsor
  • Paul Stevens
    since 2014
    Sponsor
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 14 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 191 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,099 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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Micro Climate Trail Reports

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Sep 6, 2026 @ 8:52am (America/Vancouver)
Sep 6, 2026
 All clear and running well
Sep 2, 2026 @ 6:56pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 2, 2026
 Trail is in excellent shape.
Aug 21, 2026 @ 7:26pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 21, 2026
 Trail is closed! Sign at the bottom of the hill/start of the climb is missing the open or closed labels but at the start of the trail it is roped...
Aug 21, 2026 @ 3:56pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 21, 2026
Suggestion - Put a sign at the bottom of the climb if Micro is closed. Some folks who don't want to do Dark Crystal or Hey bud deserve to know...
Aug 20, 2026 @ 7:00pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 20, 2026
 Closed sign at trail
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on Sep 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.59 (85 votes)
Your vote: 0

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        Directions to micro-climate-7520 trailhead (50.111350, -122.919840)
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        Trail Events

        (1) past events on this trail
        4.7 ★★★★★
        86 Ratings
        5 ★ 72%
        4 ★ 21%
        3 ★ 6%
        2 ★
        1 ★ 1%

        22 Reviews & Comments

        timinger timinger
        Does anyone know when Microclimate will reopen or is it closed for the 2026 season?
        kingtut87 kingtut87
        Ridden 8/3/2026, hero conditions: well worth the climb, which is excellent news. This trail is in great condition with steep sections that call for serious hucking, skidding, and schralping. Due to its fantastic condition and location on Blackcomb, I would rate this trail as an easier single black. Recommend riding this and the other BC trails to have fun on your mountain bike.
        joedaho joedaho
        BC black trial. Cracking stuff, best avoided if you are a Californian punter.

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Micro Climate located?
        Micro Climate is located in Blackcomb CRA, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Blackcomb CRA trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.11135, -122.91984.
        ▼ How hard is Micro Climate?
        Micro Climate is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Micro Climate?
        The trail has 1,234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,569 ft to 3,803 ft.
        ▼ How long is Micro Climate?
        Micro Climate is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Micro Climate?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Micro Climate. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ How do I access Micro Climate? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Micro Climate are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Micro Climate?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Micro Climate. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Micro Climate?
        Micro Climate is a very popular trail. There have been 7,507 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,346 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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