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3,228 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-343 ft
Descent
00:04:19
Avg time
-337 ft
Altitude change
5,158 ft
Altitude min
5,500 ft
Altitude max
5,495 ft
Altitude start
5,157 ft
Altitude end
-10.4%
Grade
-26.2%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
174 ft
Distance climb
2,792 ft
Distance down
262 ft
Distance flat
00:04:19
Avg time

Freight Train - Upper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Whistler Mountain Bike Park
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #1215 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Season
    June - Sept
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner

Fun and flowy. Jumps, tables, step ups, step downs, berms, drops and wall rides.

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From Garbanzo chairlift

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  • 27 miles average
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  • 29 miles avg distance
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        Directions to freight-train-upper trailhead (50.078730, -122.951060)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Freight Train - Upper

        Where is Freight Train - Upper located?
        Freight Train - Upper is located in Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.07873, -122.95106.
        How hard is Freight Train - Upper?
        Freight Train - Upper is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Freight Train - Upper?
        Freight Train - Upper has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 343 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,158 ft to 5,500 ft.
        Is Freight Train - Upper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Freight Train - Upper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.

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