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2,421 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-326 ft
Descent
00:06:11
Avg time
-321 ft
Altitude change
2,503 ft
Altitude min
2,825 ft
Altitude max
2,824 ft
Altitude start
2,503 ft
Altitude end
-13.3%
Grade
-41.7%
Grade max
2.8%
Grade min
180 ft
Distance climb
2,001 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:06:11
Avg time
High Side Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCheakamus
Whistler, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (3 votes)
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 30 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Rock Face
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2014
High Side is a fun, flowy descent connecting the bottom of See Colours and Puke towards the bottom of Highline/top of Farside. Predominately benchcut, but with a few natural bits, this trail will leave you with a smile on your face.
Bikes - downhill travel only please
Access Info
Best riding as the end of see colours and puke from the Lower Babylon connector, or climb Farside and Cheakamus Lake road to the Crater Rim lookout parking area and climb up See Colours and Puke for 10 minutes or so and look for High Side on the left.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 5 rides
- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 86 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to high-side trailhead
(50.059390, -123.021540)
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Video: Riding Some Of Whistler's Finest Singletrack
Jun 24, 2019 from pinkbike.com
Jason Lucas and Pete Matthews spent a day exploring three different networks around Whistler and share their first impressions.
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Frequently Asked Questions About High Side
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Where is High Side located?
High Side is located in Cheakamus, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cheakamus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.05939, -123.02154.
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How hard is High Side?
High Side is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 13.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for High Side?
High Side has 1 m of elevation gain. The trail has 99 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 763 m to 861 m.
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Is High Side a point to point trail?
Yes, High Side is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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