more stats
574 ft
Distance
42 ft
Climb
00:00:58
Avg time
42 ft
Altitude change
2,347 ft
Altitude min
2,390 ft
Altitude max
2,347 ft
Altitude start
2,388 ft
Altitude end
7.4%
Grade
2.7%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
574 ft
Distance climb
00:00:58
Avg time

Three Balls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blackcomb CRA
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #69714 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #12596 in E-Biking
    • #96361 in Trail Running
    • #115895 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,404 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #840 in E-Biking
    • #5,559 in Trail Running
    • #6,242 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

Recently re-opened old hiking trail that follows the river providing a more pleasant climbing line to access yummy from lost lake.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Tags
BridgesRiver or creek
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 16 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 291 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,264 rides
  • Last: Oct 3, 2026
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on Sep 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.9 (5 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Three Balls located?
      Three Balls is located in Blackcomb CRA, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Blackcomb CRA trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.12383, -122.9313.
      ▼ How hard is Three Balls?
      Three Balls is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Three Balls?
      Three Balls has 42 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 2,347 ft to 2,390 ft.
      ▼ Is Three Balls a point to point trail?
      Three Balls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Three Balls?
      Three Balls is 574 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Three Balls?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Three Balls. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Three Balls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Three Balls are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Three Balls?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Three Balls. The trail is 574 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Three Balls?
      Three Balls is a very popular trail. There have been 6,281 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 7,874 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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