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3.8 miles
Distance
133 ft
Climb
-2,366 ft
Descent
00:29:33
Avg time
-2,233 ft
Altitude change
4,738 ft
Altitude min
6,997 ft
Altitude max
6,997 ft
Altitude start
4,764 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-66.9%
Grade max
28.8%
Grade min
2,083 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
912 ft
Distance flat
00:29:33
Avg time

Top of the World Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Mountain Bike Park
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • AKA
    TOTW
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (9 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #337 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Whistler Blackcomb

The Peak Zone and the new Top of the World alpine trail are the latest additions to the Whistler Mountain Bike Park, expanding the Park's vertical by over 1,000 feet for a total of almost 5,000 feet of riding.

The Top of the World trail is a mind blowing experience which takes the flow that the Whistler Mountain Bike Park is famous for and drops it on the Peak of Whistler Mountain. With some of the world's best riding set against the granite spires of the Coast Range, Top of the World is the pinnacle of alpine riding.

Beginning at the top of the Peak Chair on Whistler Mountain, Top of the World will take you through Whistler's insane alpine environment on tacky smooth single track filled with built up berms, switchback corners and fun flowy descents along the way. The trail winds its way down the back side of Whistler Mountain, dipping into areas not even open for skiing in the winter. It bisects HWY 86 and rolls along the Peak to Creek magnum opus ski run before cutting back over to HWY 86 where it joins the Garbanzo bike trails, Freight Train and No Joke at the wall ride tunnel.

Access Info

The new trail will open in late July 2012 and will have a maximum capacity of 100 riders per day with an additional cost of $15 per ride.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 42 rides
  • 35.3 km average
6 Months
  • 100 rides
  • 37.7 km avg distance
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  • 1,242 rides
  • Last: Aug 11, 2026
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        Directions to top-world trailhead (50.056640, -122.955400)

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        youtuber SUNRISE IN TOP OF THE WORLD - 2023 | Whistler...
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        27:43 | 125 | Nov 28, 2023 , Whistler
        youtuber Whistler EWS100 - Fastest Youtuber battle /...
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        26:58 | 1862 | Aug 28, 2019 , Whistler
        youtuber BRITISH COLUMBIA Spectacular: Top of the World...
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        16:39 | 622 | Dec 5, 2023 , Whistler
        youtuber Top of the World - Whistler Bike Park -...
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        19:13 | 86 | Sep 19, 2022 , Whistler

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        Video: Adaptive Mountain Biker Shreds Top of The World in Whistler
        Sep 7, 2024 from pinkbike.com
        Until things go sideways partway down the famous trail.

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        1271
        Mega Descent Top of Bike Park to Creekside Village- Whistler - Advanced...
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        1560
        2023 Crankworx Canadian Open Enduro
        ★ 4.0 • 24 miles • 10,095 ft • 29 •
        The course route for the 2023 Canadian Open Enduro 9:00 am – 3:30 pm 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 5:30pm-6:30pm...
        1193
        Peak to Creek (TOTW/MON/Kashmir/Kush/BC's)
        ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 215 ft • 9 • Point to Point •
        Maybe the best collection of technical singletrack descending in the entire Whistler valley, from the top...

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Top of the World

        ▼ Where is Top of the World located?
        Top of the World 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 50.05664, -122.9554.
        ▼ How hard is Top of the World?
        Top of the World is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Top of the World?
        Top of the World has 133 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,366 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,738 ft to 6,997 ft.
        ▼ Is Top of the World a point to point trail?
        Yes, Top of the World is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Top of the World?
        Top of the World is 3.8 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Top of the World?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Top of the World. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Top of the World?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Top of the World are:
        • August (252 activities)
        • July (163 activities)
        • September (136 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Top of the World? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Top of the World are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Top of the World?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 20 minutes to ride Top of the World. The trail is 3.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Top of the World?
        Top of the World is a moderately popular trail. There have been 6,658 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,475 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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