more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-15 ft
Descent
00:06:29
Avg time
66 ft
Altitude change
2,233 ft
Altitude min
2,301 ft
Altitude max
2,235 ft
Altitude start
2,300 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-4.3%
Grade max
6.9%
Grade min
2,854 ft
Distance climb
886 ft
Distance down
2,864 ft
Distance flat
00:06:29
Avg time

Rat Splat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • ATV/ORV/OHV
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Yukon University
    Whitehorse, Yukon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in ATVing/Offroading
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #318303 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #169607 in E-Biking
    • #46183 in Trail Running
    • #321002 in Hiking
    • #1543 in ATVing/Offroading
    • #5212 in Snowshoeing
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Rat Splat is a section of the Trans Canada Trail near the Yukon University. It's a double track trail that can be ridden in both directions. Be prepared for some climbing when riding the trail from either direction. From the university the trail descends to a bridge that crosses McIntyre Creek ending at the paved bike path that connects Takhini Subdivison and Porter Creek Subdivision.

Access Info

The east end of the trail starts on Range Road just passed the Whitehorse Correctional Centre. Range Road is wide enough to park vehicles along the side of the road. The west end of the trail starts along the paved bike path that connects Takhini Subdivision and Porter Creek Subdivision.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 25, 2023
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Mar 18, 2021 @ 12:10pm
Mar 18, 2021
 Trail is in fantastic condition - the east end (up near the university - is blown-in in places - but still rideable :)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Rat Splat located?
      Rat Splat is located in Yukon University, Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. It is part of the Yukon University trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 60.74651, -135.09177.
      ▼ How hard is Rat Splat?
      Rat Splat is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rat Splat?
      Rat Splat has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 15 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,233 ft to 2,301 ft.
      ▼ How long is Rat Splat?
      Rat Splat is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rat Splat?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Rat Splat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Rat Splat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rat Splat are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Rat Splat?
      The estimated time to ride Rat Splat is approximately 6 minutes. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Rat Splat?
      Rat Splat is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 30 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 31 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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