4,072 ft
Distance
44 ft
Climb
-560 ft
Descent
00:05:46
Avg time

Waratah Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump
  • Global Ranking
    #26497 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #5118 in E-Biking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
  • Land Owner
    MBP

As the local geology changes from dolerite to limestone, Waratah finds its flow Keep an eye out for a few short technical sections, otherwise relax and enjoy the berms. Waratah is a great warm up for our upper mountain trails, while also providing access to some of our most popular mid-mountain trails.

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More Stats for Waratah mountain bike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -518 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,208 ft
  • Altitude max
    2,726 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,726 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,208 ft
  • Grade
    -12.7%
  • Grade max
    -53.3%
  • Grade min
    15.8%
  • Distance climb
    558 ft
  • Distance down
    2,972 ft
  • Distance flat
    541 ft
  • Avg time
    00:05:46
  • Avg reverse time
    00:21:41
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      Waratah Trail Reports

      statusdatedescription
      Sep 27, 2024 @ 7:00pm
      Sep 27, 2024
      reporter
      Sep 27, 2024 @ 10:03am
      Sep 27, 2024
      Not approved
      May 26, 2024 @ 4:31pm
      May 26, 2024
      reporter Closed for the winter. Reopening Sep 28th
      Feb 10, 2024 @ 2:04pm
      Feb 10, 2024
      Jan 4, 2024 @ 1:50am
      Jan 4, 2024
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 45 rides
      • 16 miles avg distance
      6 Months
      • 243 rides
      • 14 miles avg distance
      All
      • 3,654 rides
      • Last: Dec 8, 2024

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      Mar 16, 2023 @ 2:18pm
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      Mar 16, 2023 @ 2:18pm
      Mar 16, 2023

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      Weekend Ride At MBP30 miles
      Elite Stage race1 mile
      Main Course - Sunday race15 miles
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