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1,680 ft
Distance
-139 ft
Descent
00:08:24
Avg time
-141 ft
Altitude change
1,891 ft
Altitude min
2,032 ft
Altitude max
2,032 ft
Altitude start
1,893 ft
Altitude end
-8.4%
Grade
-27.8%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
56 ft
Distance climb
1,302 ft
Distance down
299 ft
Distance flat
00:08:24
Avg time

Lower Yer Saddle Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cheakamus
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #114779 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #123777 in Trail Running
    • #114895 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Ladder Bridge, Rock Face

Pretty fun trail. Starts with two optional ways to climb to the top of a rock. There's two (double-black-ish) rock faces from the top, one of which ends in a big wooden bridge. After that, the trail descends a series of easier, rolly rock faces. The trail crosses a fancy bridge and then spits you out at the railroad. The ride-arounds on the trail can be pretty janky, and while the rock faces are pretty committing, they aren't actually that hard.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 6, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 6, 2026
 re-establish the trail to the rail crossing, and up the other side. Good to go.
Apr 5, 2026 @ 5:09pm (America/Vancouver)
Apr 5, 2026
 Good to go except the descent to the railroad crossing, which was decommissioned by CN
Mar 6, 2026 @ 8:05am (America/Los_Angeles)
Mar 6, 2026
 We cleared the blowdown trees down to the river. Still a few smaller trees across the trail from the river to the start of Runaway Train which can...
May 3, 2025 @ 6:24am
May 3, 2025
Aug 1, 2024 @ 4:49pm
Aug 1, 2024
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Ideal
Avg: 4.55 (12 votes)
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        Directions to lower-yer-saddle trailhead (50.083400, -123.058750)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Yer Saddle

        ▼ Where is Lower Yer Saddle located?
        Lower Yer Saddle is located in Cheakamus, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cheakamus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.0834, -123.05875.
        ▼ How hard is Lower Yer Saddle?
        Lower Yer Saddle is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Lower Yer Saddle?
        The trail has 42 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 576 m to 619 m.
        ▼ Is Lower Yer Saddle a point to point trail?
        Lower Yer Saddle is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.

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