Riptide Glades Trail at Mt. Washington Alpine Resort

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1,127 ft

Distance

-373 ft

Descent

00:00:53

Avg time

-373 ft

Altitude change

4,280 ft

Altitude min

4,653 ft

Altitude max

4,653 ft

Altitude start

4,280 ft

Altitude end

-33.059%

Grade

-37.522%

Grade max

-15.048%

Grade min

1,127 ft

Distance down

00:00:53

Avg time

Riptide Glades Details

Activities
- Downhill Ski
Riding Area

Mt. Washington Alpine Resort
Courtenay, British Columbia
Difficulty Rating

Black Diamond Rate
Local Popularity

65 in Skiing
Global Ranking

#712 in Skiing
Winter only trail
Trail Type

Singletrack
Direction

Both Directions
OSM Way

#66344930

Great, but short, Tree Run. Very open with lots of different routes to take. It is an easy black, but definitely a step up in difficulty as compared to the nearby blues.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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0 rides

6 Months

13 rides
22 miles avg distance

All

158 rides

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Riptide Glades Trail Reports

status	date	description
	Mar 30, 2024 @ 10:51am Mar 30, 2024

5.0 ★★★★★

2 Ratings

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Mt. Washington Alpine Resort

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Frequently Asked Questions

▼ Where is Riptide Glades located?

Riptide Glades is located in Mt. Washington Alpine Resort, Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mt. Washington Alpine Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.75194, -125.30155.

▼ How hard is Riptide Glades?

Riptide Glades is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 33.059%.

▼ What is the elevation gain for Riptide Glades?

The trail has 373 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,280 ft to 4,653 ft.

▼ Is Riptide Glades a point to point trail?

Riptide Glades is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ How long is Riptide Glades?

Riptide Glades is 1,127 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.

▼ Are dogs allowed on Riptide Glades?

There is no information about dogs being allowed on Riptide Glades. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.

▼ How do I access Riptide Glades? Where is the closest parking trailhead?

The closest parking and trailhead locations to Riptide Glades are:

Alpine Lodge Parking Lot (3,738 ft away)
Parking (3,956 ft away)
Parking (4,542 ft away)

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▼ How long does it take to ski Riptide Glades?

Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ski Riptide Glades. The trail is 1,127 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.

▼ How busy is Riptide Glades?

Riptide Glades is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,482 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,659 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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