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1.1 miles
Distance
119 ft
Climb
00:11:21
Avg time
120 ft
Altitude change
2,527 ft
Altitude min
2,648 ft
Altitude max
2,528 ft
Altitude start
2,648 ft
Altitude end
2.1%
Grade
-0.2%
Grade max
8.4%
Grade min
4,462 ft
Distance climb
1,070 ft
Distance flat
00:11:21
Avg time

R & D Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hillcrest
    Whitehorse, Yukon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #98888 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #46209 in E-Biking
    • #55996 in Trail Running
    • #265586 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge

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R & D is a 2 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Whitehorse Yukon. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 36 m blue climb. It features bridge, drop, jump and ladder bridge. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 8, 2026
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R & D Trail Reports

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Jan 22, 2026 @ 9:05pm (America/Whitehorse)
Jan 22, 2026
Down trees removed and trail is hard from foot and bike traffic.
Jan 6, 2026 @ 9:23pm (America/Whitehorse)
Jan 6, 2026
 section north of quickie was ok, still narrow
Jan 3, 2026 @ 2:26pm (America/Whitehorse)
Jan 3, 2026
main tread is packed, still a bit narrow
May 8, 2025 @ 8:44am
May 8, 2025
 main section from path to quickie is in good shape. The higher section near Blair Witch has some snow still.
Jan 31, 2025 @ 11:26pm
Jan 31, 2025
 Ski packed two passes South of powerlines all the way to Blair Witch. More snowshoe stompers would be ideal.
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Snow Packed
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About R & D

        ▼ Where is R & D located?
        R & D is located in Hillcrest, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. It is part of the Hillcrest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.69971, -135.10236.
        ▼ How hard is R & D?
        R & D is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for R & D?
        R & D has 119 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,527 ft to 2,648 ft.
        ▼ Is R & D a point to point trail?
        R & D is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is R & D?
        R & D is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on R & D?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on R & D. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride R & D?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride R & D are:
        • June (11 activities)
        • July (9 activities)
        • August (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access R & D? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to R & D are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride R & D?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride R & D. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is R & D?
        R & D is a moderately popular trail. There have been 198 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 179 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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