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1.1 miles
Distance
48 ft
Climb
-186 ft
Descent
00:17:29
Avg time
-139 ft
Altitude change
1,834 ft
Altitude min
1,974 ft
Altitude max
1,974 ft
Altitude start
1,834 ft
Altitude end
-2.5%
Grade
-26.4%
Grade max
24.4%
Grade min
623 ft
Distance climb
2,490 ft
Distance down
2,388 ft
Distance flat
00:17:29
Avg time
Trash Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCheakamus
Whistler, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Trash is great single-track trail that winds through the forest on the east side of Cheakamus river. The trail winds it way south, paralleling the Cheakamus river and offers a couple of nice viewpoints. Although rated 'blue' it has some challenging sections and could easily be upgraded to 'black'
Access Info
Make your way south of the Village to Function Junction and turn left (south) off the highway onto Chekamus Lake Road. If you need parking, there are ample spots available along this road. The start can be a little difficult to find so we have included a photo of the trailhead - it starts just past a 30km/h sign but before you enter the Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood. The trail can be ridden in both directions (i.e. out and back) or, if you've had enough after one lap, follow the new Sea to Sky trail back towards Cheakamus Crossing.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 27 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- 299 rides
- Last: Oct 12, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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Directions to trash trailhead
(50.081110, -123.038790)
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mtb
14:12 |
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Nov 3, 2023 , Whistler
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Jul 24, 2023 , Whistler
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7:35 |
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Sep 10, 2015 , Whistler
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9 Reviews & Comments
egirardin
Definitely more technical trail and I can see what some mean by it not linking, but had some bits that were a good challenge to get through and others I had to wall my bike over.
. Lots of roots and rocks so was a bit slippery in wet conditions, and views along river were fantastic. Would do it again.
. Lots of roots and rocks so was a bit slippery in wet conditions, and views along river were fantastic. Would do it again.
pincho
Don’t agree with some of the comments, related to be more like a hiking trail. It’s a great bike trail which requires some technical ability. Feels great once you can conquer different difficult spots. Also, great places to enjoy a break or some pictures along the river. Never give up, keep training, keep trying!
chubby5000
Great trail with some really tough bits in it that feel great to conquer. A few beautiful spots to rest on it. Pure XC though. One mans trash is another mans gold.
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