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4,754 ft
Distance
-513 ft
Descent
00:09:27
Avg time
-513 ft
Altitude change
2,034 ft
Altitude min
2,548 ft
Altitude max
2,548 ft
Altitude start
2,034 ft
Altitude end
-10.8%
Grade
-60.2%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
141 ft
Distance climb
4,380 ft
Distance down
236 ft
Distance flat
00:09:27
Avg time
Lower Ridge Details
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Riding AreaCheakamus
Whistler, British Columbia -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 30 in E-Biking
- 85 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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SeasonMay-Oct
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face, Rock Garden
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Ride in RainYes
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- 217 rides
- Last: Jun 24, 2026
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Directions to lower-ridge trailhead
(50.068300, -123.043060)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Ridge
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Where is Lower Ridge located?
Lower Ridge is located in Cheakamus, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cheakamus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.0683, -123.04306.
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How hard is Lower Ridge?
Lower Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 10.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Lower Ridge?
The trail has 513 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,034 ft to 2,548 ft.
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Is Lower Ridge a point to point trail?
Lower Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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