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2,523 ft
Distance
278 ft
Climb
00:07:28
Avg time
278 ft
Altitude change
3,154 ft
Altitude min
3,432 ft
Altitude max
3,154 ft
Altitude start
3,432 ft
Altitude end
11%
Grade
27.1%
Grade min
2,182 ft
Distance climb
341 ft
Distance flat
00:07:28
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Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Blackcomb CRA
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • AKA
    BBC
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Global Ranking
    #751 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #2316 in E-Biking
    • #74569 in Trail Running
    • #28 in Backcountry Skiing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

The first phase of the Blackcomb Bench Climb Trail built for uphill mountain biking in summer and wide of enough to fetch snow in winter season for uphill ski touring. The BBC climbs through the forest providing shade in summer and a nice scenic climb in winter.

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  • 16.9 km average
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  • 15.4 km avg distance
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Avg: 4.28 (8 votes)
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        Directions to blackcomb-bench-climb-upper trailhead (50.115220, -122.930200)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Blackcomb Bench Climb - Upper

        Where is Blackcomb Bench Climb - Upper located?
        Blackcomb Bench Climb - Upper is located in Blackcomb CRA, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Blackcomb CRA trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.11522, -122.9302.
        How hard is Blackcomb Bench Climb - Upper?
        Blackcomb Bench Climb - Upper is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11%.
        What is the elevation gain for Blackcomb Bench Climb - Upper?
        Blackcomb Bench Climb - Upper has 278 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 3,154 ft to 3,432 ft.
        Is Blackcomb Bench Climb - Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Blackcomb Bench Climb - Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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