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1,355 ft
Distance
-326 ft
Descent
00:10:03
Avg time
-326 ft
Altitude change
2,322 ft
Altitude min
2,648 ft
Altitude max
2,648 ft
Altitude start
2,323 ft
Altitude end
-24%
Grade
-54.8%
Grade max
-4.5%
Grade min
1,335 ft
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:10:03
Avg time

AC/DC Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Westside - Sproatt
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 30 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #34954 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #47724 in E-Biking
    • #116174 in Trail Running
    • #119063 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Face

AC-DC is a short trail that tackles some steep rock sections. It is not really a destination in itself but is often linked with High Society and Yoda's

Access Info

The trail starts off Lower Sproatt but it generally ridden following a descent of High Society. At the end of High Society turn right (south) and look for a trail on rider's left after about 20 metres

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  • 3 rides
  • 6 miles average
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  • 24 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 489 rides
  • Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Avg: 4.51 (29 votes)
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        Directions to ac-dc-1667 trailhead (50.099130, -123.006240)

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        youtuber ACDC | Double black trail | Whistler
        2:00 | 202 | Nov 27, 2023 , Whistler
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        2:21 | 286 | Jun 28, 2024 , Whistler
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        Frequently Asked Questions About AC/DC

        Where is AC/DC located?
        AC/DC is located in Westside - Sproatt, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westside - Sproatt trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.09913, -123.00624.
        How hard is AC/DC?
        AC/DC is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 24%.
        What is the elevation gain for AC/DC?
        The trail has 326 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,322 ft to 2,648 ft.
        Is AC/DC a point to point trail?
        Yes, AC/DC is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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