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900 ft
Distance
-272 ft
Descent
00:02:48
Avg time
-272 ft
Altitude change
4,363 ft
Altitude min
4,634 ft
Altitude max
4,634 ft
Altitude start
4,363 ft
Altitude end
-30.187%
Grade
-36.36%
Grade max
-23.699%
Grade min
900 ft
Distance down
00:02:48
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Riptide Details

  • Activities
    • Downhill Ski
  • Riding Area
    Mt. Washington Alpine Resort
    Courtenay, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #473 in Skiing
  • Winter only trail
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • OSM Way
    #66344912

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Riptide is a 274 m blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Courtenay British Columbia. This downhill ski only trail. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Riptide

        ▼ Where is Riptide located?
        Riptide 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 49.75263, -125.30186.
        ▼ How hard is Riptide?
        Riptide is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 30.187%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Riptide?
        The trail has 272 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,363 ft to 4,634 ft.
        ▼ Is Riptide a point to point trail?
        Riptide is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Riptide?
        Riptide is 900 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Riptide?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Riptide. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ski Riptide?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ski Riptide are:
        • December (21 activities)
        • March (3 activities)
        • January (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Riptide? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Riptide are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ski Riptide?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ski Riptide. The trail is 900 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Riptide?
        Riptide is a very popular trail. There have been 1,732 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,550 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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