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3.8 miles
Distance
156 ft
Climb
-3,645 ft
Descent
01:46:51
Avg time
-3,489 ft
Altitude change
1,148 ft
Altitude min
4,680 ft
Altitude max
4,637 ft
Altitude start
1,148 ft
Altitude end
-17.4%
Grade
-104.7%
Grade max
39.8%
Grade min
1,430 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
276 ft
Distance flat
01:46:51
Avg time

Jack the Ripper Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mackenzie
    Pemberton, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Proline (11 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #37511 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49231 in E-Biking
    • #50108 in Trail Running
    • #119209 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

A classic, rowdy Pemberton test piece. Jack The Ripper is named after adventure skier and local Pemberton trail builder Jack Hannan. Who tragically passed away in an avalanche in the Pemberton backcountry.
JTR, has it all, an awesome trail with many challenging cruxes, insane views, surprising sections of flow, all packed into a ride that you'll never forget. It is a big effort just to get to the trailhead and then you need to confidently ride a trail that will pummel you on a bad day and have you grinning from ear to ear on a good day. Keep in mind that JTR is a LONG way from help and ride accordingly. Always proper style points for riding up from the valley on Pemberton's world class climbing trails. If you are up for it and have the skills, what an amazing day out this ride is.

Access Info

Ride up the Nimby climbing network through Middle Earth and continue up from the microwave tower on Xtratron to get to Jack the Ripper

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 26.6 km average
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  • 3 rides
  • 22.0 km avg distance
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  • 66 rides
  • Last: Jun 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 @ 6:55pm (America/Vancouver)
May 16, 2026
Small patches of snow on the first part of the trail, but all clear from where the downhill starts.
Jun 14, 2025 @ 7:56pm
Jun 14, 2025
Rode today. No snow, no deadfall. Someone has replaced both wooden bridges. Everything running great. Overgrown in the cut block at the bottom
May 26, 2025 @ 8:23am
May 26, 2025
Still a good amount of snow at the top, deadfall here and there. Very overgrown for the last section, expect being whipped in the face in the last...
Aug 22, 2024 @ 7:39am
Aug 22, 2024
Varios árboles caído, que ya sean retirado y esta limpio.
Aug 21, 2024 @ 10:06am
Aug 21, 2024
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        youtuber JACK THE RIPPER | Pro Line | Pemberton
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Jack the Ripper

        Where is Jack the Ripper located?
        Jack the Ripper is located in Mackenzie, Pemberton, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mackenzie trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.36476, -122.77834.
        How hard is Jack the Ripper?
        Jack the Ripper is rated as Proline difficulty. The average grade is 17.4%.
        What is the elevation gain for Jack the Ripper?
        Jack the Ripper has 156 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 3,645 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,148 ft to 4,680 ft.
        Is Jack the Ripper a point to point trail?
        Yes, Jack the Ripper is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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