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1.2 miles
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-857 ft
Descent
00:15:50
Avg time
-828 ft
Altitude change
3,912 ft
Altitude min
4,740 ft
Altitude max
4,740 ft
Altitude start
3,911 ft
Altitude end
-13%
Grade
-62.8%
Grade max
14.9%
Grade min
558 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:15:50
Avg time

Zanarchy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westside - Rainbow
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 20 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96026 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #93917 in E-Biking
    • #127111 in Trail Running
    • #106993 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2015

Steep, rocky, rooty, technical, raw, remote. Definitely a good warmup for Gargamel, but bring your a-game and remember you're a long way from help.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 9, 2026
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Aug 4, 2026 @ 8:14pm (America/Vancouver)
Aug 4, 2026
Tree down on that awkward off camber It’s right down the trail, you’ll need a chain saw.
Jul 14, 2026 @ 6:39pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 14, 2026
 Tiny bit of moisture left after the last rain and running well.
Jun 2, 2026 @ 5:37pm (America/Vancouver)
Jun 2, 2026
 All trees cleared by WORCA trailcrew
May 22, 2026 @ 8:32pm (America/Vancouver)
May 22, 2026
 A few trees are down on the trail, could use a chainsaw. Some snow patches but they are melting quick.
May 17, 2026 @ 10:21pm (America/Vancouver)
May 17, 2026
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Avg: 4.31 (14 votes)
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        Directions to zanarchy trailhead (50.174070, -122.967550)

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        youtuber ZANARCHY + GARGAMEL | Double Black Trail |...
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        22:09 | 124 | Jul 16, 2024 , Whistler
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        16:15 | 146 | Jul 30, 2024 , Whistler
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        22:09 | 132 | Jul 16, 2024 , Whistler
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        32:11 | 596 | Aug 1, 2021 , Whistler

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Zanarchy

        ▼ Where is Zanarchy located?
        Zanarchy is located in Westside - Rainbow, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westside - Rainbow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.17407, -122.96755.
        ▼ How hard is Zanarchy?
        Zanarchy is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Zanarchy?
        Zanarchy has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 857 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,912 ft to 4,740 ft.
        ▼ Is Zanarchy a point to point trail?
        Zanarchy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Zanarchy?
        Zanarchy is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Zanarchy?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Zanarchy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Zanarchy?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Zanarchy are:
        • July (17 activities)
        • August (17 activities)
        • September (7 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Zanarchy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Zanarchy are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Zanarchy?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Zanarchy. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Zanarchy?
        Zanarchy is a moderately popular trail. There have been 615 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 595 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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