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1.3 miles
Distance
-1,234 ft
Descent
00:18:52
Avg time
-1,234 ft
Altitude change
2,569 ft
Altitude min
3,803 ft
Altitude max
3,803 ft
Altitude start
2,569 ft
Altitude end
-18.6%
Grade
-68%
Grade max
-0.6%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
52 ft
Distance flat
00:18:52
Avg time
Micro Climate Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBlackcomb CRA
Whistler, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 35 in Trail Running
- 40 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM
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Physical RatingHard
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Bridge, Rock Face
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Year Opened2014
TRAIL CLOSED between late October to July 1st (due to ski area operations in autumn and bear activity in the spring). Check Trail Reports. Please respect this closure, infringement could lead to the permanent closure of this trail.
Micro Climate opened fully in the spring of 2014. Designed by Dave Anderson and Paul Stevens, this trail became an instant Whistler Classic and one of the best trails in the Whistler Valley. Near the bottom it traverses across to the bottom of Hey Bud and finishes on the access road.
NOT SUITABLE FOR WET WEATHER RIDING
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PLEASE NO WET WEATHER RIDING
Trail Supporters
- Dave Anderson
since 2014Sponsor - Paul Stevens
since 2014Sponsor
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 3 rides
- 15.5 km average
6 Months
- 14 rides
- 15.7 km avg distance
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- 919 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to micro-climate-7520 trailhead
(50.111350, -122.919840)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Micro Climate
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Where is Micro Climate located?
Micro Climate is located in Blackcomb CRA, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Blackcomb CRA trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.11135, -122.91984.
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How hard is Micro Climate?
Micro Climate is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 18.6%.
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What is the elevation gain for Micro Climate?
The trail has 1,234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,569 ft to 3,803 ft.
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How long is Micro Climate?
Micro Climate is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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