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1,056 ft
Distance
-47 ft
Descent
00:02:12
Avg time
-47 ft
Altitude change
2,141 ft
Altitude min
2,188 ft
Altitude max
2,188 ft
Altitude start
2,142 ft
Altitude end
-4.4%
Grade
-9.2%
Grade max
2%
Grade min
49 ft
Distance climb
764 ft
Distance down
243 ft
Distance flat
00:02:12
Avg time
Rainbow Express Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaWestside - Sproatt
Whistler, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in E-Biking
- 70 in Trail Running
- 65 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerResort Municipality of Whistler
A trail used to bypass the long, winding section of A River Runs Through It. Useful at the start of the year when River Runs Through It is often flooded. Also can be used to form a loop without having to ride back on the road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles average
6 Months
- 21 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 603 rides
- Last: Jun 29, 2026
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Directions to rainbow-express trailhead
(50.128600, -122.984760)
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Nearby Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow Express
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Where is Rainbow Express located?
Rainbow Express is located in Westside - Sproatt, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westside - Sproatt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.1286, -122.98476.
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How hard is Rainbow Express?
Rainbow Express is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Rainbow Express?
The trail has 14 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 653 m to 667 m.
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Is Rainbow Express a point to point trail?
Rainbow Express is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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