more stats
669 ft
Distance
-174 ft
Descent
00:05:58
Avg time
-175 ft
Altitude change
2,183 ft
Altitude min
2,358 ft
Altitude max
2,358 ft
Altitude start
2,182 ft
Altitude end
-26.1%
Grade
-43.5%
Grade max
-9.5%
Grade min
669 ft
Distance down
00:05:58
Avg time

The Thing Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    No Flow Zone
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (4 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 15 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #104173 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #114016 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #5,356 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #5,516 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2019

Serious lines through cliffy terrain.
Dogs not recommended.
Stay off the moss yo

Tags
Rock gardensRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 65 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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The Thing Trail Reports

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Jul 19, 2025 @ 9:23am
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Jun 6, 2024 @ 1:28pm
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Nov 25, 2023 @ 6:07am
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Aug 17, 2023 @ 7:43am
Aug 17, 2023
Jul 7, 2023 @ 6:07pm
Jul 7, 2023
 Must go! One of the best trails here.
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on Jul 19, 2025
Dry
Avg: 4.49 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Sep 17, 2026 @ 7:29pm
      Sep 17, 2026
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      Sep 6, 2026 @ 9:29am
      Sep 6, 2026
      Rock gardens 3Rock slabs 2Views 1Lake 1Old-growth forest 1

      Videos

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      5:11 | 740 | Oct 26, 2020 , Whistler
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      12:44 | 204 | Nov 3, 2024 , Whistler
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      12:07 | 546 | Aug 27, 2022 , Whistler
      youtuber Riding Rock Art in Whistler The Thing
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      10:06 | 810 | Jul 9, 2020 , Whistler

      Trail Products

      4.8 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is The Thing located?
      The Thing 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 50.15396, -122.94079.
      ▼ How hard is The Thing?
      The Thing is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 26.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for The Thing?
      The trail has 174 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,183 ft to 2,358 ft.
      ▼ Is The Thing a point to point trail?
      Yes, The Thing is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is The Thing?
      The Thing is 669 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on The Thing?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on The Thing. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access The Thing? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to The Thing are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride The Thing?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride The Thing. The trail is 669 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is The Thing?
      The Thing is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 424 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 494 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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