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1,191 ft
Distance
-167 ft
Descent
00:03:32
Avg time
-169 ft
Altitude change
2,445 ft
Altitude min
2,614 ft
Altitude max
2,614 ft
Altitude start
2,444 ft
Altitude end
-14.1%
Grade
-36.1%
Grade max
0.8%
Grade min
23 ft
Distance climb
1,050 ft
Distance down
16 ft
Distance flat
00:03:32
Avg time

Instant Gratification Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Blackcomb CRA
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #53769 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48678 in E-Biking
    • #120837 in Trail Running
    • #103304 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop

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Instant Gratification is a highly rated 363 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Whistler British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. It features drop. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 6 miles average
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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 700 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.04 (18 votes)
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  • Prevalent Mud
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        Directions to instant-gratification trailhead (50.116340, -122.936720)

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        Aug 19, 2016 @ 11:31pm
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        Apr 26, 2012 @ 7:25pm
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        May 10, 2024 @ 2:25pm
        May 10, 2024

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        The Best Whistler Trails Are Free! | Instant...
        0:38 | 1100 | Jul 13, 2018 , Whistler
        Instant Gratification
        0:24 | 94 | Sep 24, 2023 , Whistler

        Articles

        Video: Advice From Chris Kovarik on Riding in the Mud
        Oct 29, 2019 from pinkbike.com
        You don't win a World Cup by 14 seconds without being an incredible rider.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Instant Gratification

        Where is Instant Gratification located?
        Instant Gratification is located in Blackcomb CRA, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Blackcomb CRA trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.11634, -122.93672.
        How hard is Instant Gratification?
        Instant Gratification is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 14.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for Instant Gratification?
        The trail has 51 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 745 m to 797 m.
        Is Instant Gratification a point to point trail?
        Instant Gratification is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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