2.2 miles
Distance
528 ft
Climb
-341 ft
Descent
00:53:54
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On the Rocks Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westside - Sproatt
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular direction shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Rock Garden
  • Global Ranking
    #141 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2840 in Trail Running
    • #11335 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Resort Municipality of Whistler

There have been sightings of a grizzly bear, specifically around the cabin and 3-way junction of Into the Mystic, With a Twist, and On the Rocks. Trail users are reminded to be aware, be prepared, and there are no dogs allowed on the trail network. Be bear aware by never hiking or biking alone; respecting any trail closures; being alert to bear signs (scat, prints, tree markings); and carrying bear spray (and knowing how to use it in the event of an encounter).

DOGS ARE NOT PERMITTED on the Mount Sproatt and Rainbow Mountain Alpine Trail Network to minimize potential conflict with wildlife.
E BIKES ARE NOT PERMITTED on these trails (i.e. anything above Flank: Lord of the Squirrels, Into the Mystic, With a Twist, On the Rocks, Happy Hour, Pot of Gold, LESS & Don't Look Back). The reason for this is to support environmental considerations, user safety and grizzly bear management in the alpine.

This trail travels through the undulating alpine of Mount Sproatt offering spectacular views of the entire Sea to Sky Corridor in every direction. This machine built trail starts just at Into the Mystic and travels to the Lord of the Squirrels intersection.

This is a sensitive alpine environment and users should respect the area and the trail. Please avoid this area in times of prolonged wet weather, do not freeride off trail, pack your trash out with you, and always respect other users.

Disclaimer

NO E-BIKES, NO DOGS IN THE ALPINE.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for On the Rocks mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    187 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,380 ft
  • Altitude max
    5,878 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,380 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,568 ft
  • Grade
    1.6%
  • Grade max
    -30.8%
  • Grade min
    40.1%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    4,541 ft
  • Distance flat
    659 ft
  • Avg time
    00:53:54
  • Avg reverse time
    00:44:07
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on Oct 29, 2024
Snow Covered
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      Oct 29, 2024 @ 9:39am
      Oct 29, 2024
      		 reporter Closed for the winter season Oct. 14th.
      Aug 30, 2024 @ 7:05am
      Aug 30, 2024
      Aug 8, 2024 @ 2:33am
      Aug 8, 2024
      Aug 4, 2024 @ 8:21am
      Aug 4, 2024
      Aug 1, 2024 @ 6:20pm
      Aug 1, 2024
      		 reporter Trail is open. Please be aware you are travelling through Grizzly bear habitat. Please carry bear spray and travel in groups of 4 or more.
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