more stats
2,133 ft
Distance
32 ft
Climb
-256 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
-223 ft
Altitude change
3,416 ft
Altitude min
3,640 ft
Altitude max
3,640 ft
Altitude start
3,415 ft
Altitude end
-10.5%
Grade
-41.3%
Grade max
24.6%
Grade min
364 ft
Distance climb
1,503 ft
Distance down
246 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
Avg time

Side Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Mountain Bike Park
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 20 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #75990 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump
  • Land Owner
    Whistler Blackcomb

Jumps and berms but not as big, wide or groomed as Blue Velvet.

Access Info

Lower Garbanzo Zone. Access at the small trail hub near the end of Freight Trail or Duffman.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 19 rides
  • 28 miles average
6 Months
  • 204 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
All
  • 818 rides
  • Last: Sep 23, 2026
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Side Track Trail Reports

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Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:52pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 26, 2026
 amazing! seems like they just opened it, really clean machine cut, no ruts, get it while it's clean
Oct 18, 2025 @ 11:49pm (America/Vancouver)
Oct 18, 2025
Closed for the season, see you in 2026
Sep 15, 2025 @ 12:06pm (America/Vancouver)
Sep 15, 2025
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May 23, 2025 @ 6:03pm
May 23, 2025
Oct 25, 2024 @ 5:20pm
Oct 25, 2024
Closed for 2024 Bike Park season
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on Aug 26, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (38 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Side Track located?
      Side Track is located in Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.09518, -122.963.
      ▼ How hard is Side Track?
      Side Track is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Side Track?
      Side Track has 32 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 256 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,416 ft to 3,640 ft.
      ▼ Is Side Track a point to point trail?
      Yes, Side Track is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Side Track?
      Side Track is 2,133 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Side Track?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Side Track. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Side Track? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Side Track are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Side Track?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Side Track. The trail is 2,133 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Side Track?
      Side Track is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 4,444 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,518 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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