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1.4 miles
Distance
280 ft
Climb
-454 ft
Descent
00:18:56
Avg time
-174 ft
Altitude change
2,173 ft
Altitude min
2,592 ft
Altitude max
2,347 ft
Altitude start
2,172 ft
Altitude end
-2.4%
Grade
-36.7%
Grade max
30.5%
Grade min
2,635 ft
Distance climb
4,137 ft
Distance down
587 ft
Distance flat
00:18:56
Avg time

Section 102 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    No Flow Zone
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #138055 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #144859 in E-Biking
    • #128533 in Trail Running
    • #121703 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden, Teeter Totter
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Section 102 is another old-school classic that winds its way from Emerald to the Cougar Mountain road. It is often linked with Kill Me Thrill Me but is substantially more difficult to clean so prepare for some hike-a-bike unless you are a very strong technical climber. As is the case with the other Emerald trails, the terrain is rocky so make sure so have a spare tube. Beware of the teeter-totter at the very end of the trail - it has claimed many victims over the years

Access Info

The trail is access from the top of Emerald via the same road as Shit Happens. Bear right as the access road switches back to the water tank and continue taking the right trail past a couple more forks. After a slight descent you reach a small lake....Section 102 starts on the right-hand side. After a few metres, switch-back to the right and start climbing

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Section 102 Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2026 @ 1:43pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 30, 2026
Apr 22, 2026 @ 8:01pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 22, 2026
 cleared and good to ride from the Azrael junction.
Aug 18, 2025 @ 3:03pm
Aug 18, 2025
 reporter Tree cleared.
Aug 17, 2025 @ 9:21am
Aug 17, 2025
 Big tree across trail, closer to Cougar mountain end
Aug 1, 2025 @ 12:40pm
Aug 1, 2025
 reporter Tree cleared. GTG
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on Jul 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.43 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      darcraver darcraver
      Tough start but I thought it was worth it with the views and the decents. Some great optional lines. A little hard to navigate at the beginning.
      joedaho joedaho
      Janky AF. A game tech climbing required, rewarding if you’re into that sort of suffering. I am that kind of weird.
      blisster19
      Ummmmm...okay but janky, rough, many features are more double black or unridable

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Section 102 located?
      Section 102 is located in No Flow Zone, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the No Flow Zone trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.16361, -122.93382.
      ▼ How hard is Section 102?
      Section 102 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 2.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Section 102?
      Section 102 has 280 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 454 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,173 ft to 2,592 ft.
      ▼ Is Section 102 a point to point trail?
      Yes, Section 102 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Section 102?
      Section 102 is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Section 102?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Section 102. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Section 102? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Section 102 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Section 102?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 30 minutes to ride Section 102. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Section 102?
      Section 102 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 288 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 275 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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