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2,356 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-100 ft
Descent
00:11:04
Avg time
-89 ft
Altitude change
1,690 ft
Altitude min
1,788 ft
Altitude max
1,788 ft
Altitude start
1,699 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-22%
Grade max
6.2%
Grade min
446 ft
Distance climb
1,545 ft
Distance down
361 ft
Distance flat
00:11:04
Avg time
Runaway Train Details
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Riding AreaCheakamus
Whistler, British Columbia -
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Local Popularity25 in Mountain Biking [+]
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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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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
Technical janky XC. Bring some trials skill and this is a great destination. New exit and bridging by WORCA trail crew 2020
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Directions to runaway-train-6617 trailhead
(50.078300, -123.077830)
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Where is Runaway Train located?
Runaway Train is located in Cheakamus, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cheakamus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.0783, -123.07783.
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How hard is Runaway Train?
Runaway Train is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Runaway Train?
Runaway Train has 4 m of elevation gain. The trail has 31 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 515 m to 545 m.
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Is Runaway Train a point to point trail?
Runaway Train is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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