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1.1 miles
Distance
119 ft
Climb
00:10:42
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
00:10:42
Avg time

R & D Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hillcrest
    Whitehorse, Yukon
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #105876 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #26632 in E-Biking
    • #91424 in Trail Running
    • #333474 in Hiking
    • #6806 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #155 in Mountain Biking · Yukon [+]
    • #103 in E-Biking
    • #200 in Trail Running
    • #538 in Hiking
    • #21 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge

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R & D is a 2 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Whitehorse Yukon. It has skinnies. 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 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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BridgesDropsJumpsSkinnies
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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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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on Jan 22, 2026
Snow Packed
Avg: 3.59 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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 very popular trail. There have been 212 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 193 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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