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1,035 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-65 ft
Descent
00:01:43
Avg time
-50 ft
Altitude change
1,846 ft
Altitude min
1,901 ft
Altitude max
1,896 ft
Altitude start
1,846 ft
Altitude end
-4.788%
Grade
-20.422%
Grade max
13.464%
Grade min
276 ft
Distance climb
639 ft
Distance down
120 ft
Distance flat
00:01:43
Avg time

Train Wreck Express Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Cheakamus
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #99455 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76054 in E-Biking
    • #22414 in Trail Running
    • #1498 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Resort Municipality of Whistler

Surfaced gravel trail winding through the forest from Sea to Sky trail to Train Wreck site and Suspension Bridge. Primarily an access trail for hikers to reach the bridge and Train Wreck site. Please exercise caution and respect other users.

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 20 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 463 rides
  • Last: Jun 6, 2026
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Train Wreck Express

        Where is Train Wreck Express located?
        Train Wreck Express is located in Cheakamus, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Cheakamus trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.08163, -123.05127.
        How hard is Train Wreck Express?
        Train Wreck Express is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.788%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Train Wreck Express?
        Train Wreck Express has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 65 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,846 ft to 1,901 ft.
        Is Train Wreck Express a point to point trail?
        Train Wreck Express is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.

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