Starting at Cheakamus Crossing (approximately 8 KM south of Whistler) ride east on the Riverside trails as far as the suspension bridge. Often overlooked, even by local mountain bikers, the Cheakamus Lake Trail leads to some of Whistler’s finest views. Part of the allure of mountain biking is being able to cover a lot of ground quickly in order to access remote areas. It’s a climb, but views from Whistler’s Westside Trails are hard to beat. At the crossing, take the right turn for Middle and Danimal North. Another option is to start on Alta Lake Road above the Nita Lake Lodge and climb up Lower Sproatt trail until you see the Danimal crossing (use the Piece Of Cake and A La Mode ride-arounds, you’ll be thankful). Riders looking to gain elevation quickly can climb on the sealed Stonebridge road keeping an eye out for the marble plinths that mark the trails. These days Danimal is split into two pieces, Danimal-Middle or Danimal- North. Located in Whistler’s Westside trail system this classic piece of singletrack is definitely worth the adventure of getting there. Fun for all levels in easily-accessible Lost Lake Park. Despite the name, Lost Lake feels more like a paradise found. Any rider who wishes to explore Whistler’s 250km of singletrack owes it to themselves to start in Lost Lake and get a feeling for the type of terrain, features, and style of cross-country riding that characterizes the Whistler area.Īfter an exhilarating loop (try Tin Pants, Fountain of Love, Pinocchio’s Furniture, Jelly Gum Drop Roll, Central Scrutinizer, Grand Wazoo) finish at Lost Lake itself for a refreshing swim and a cold drink from the kiosk. A dense network of trails weaves through the forest with lots of options for beginner to intermediate riders. Just five minutes of gentle pedaling from Whistler Village lies the tranquil recreation wonderland of Lost Lake Park.
Pump up your tires and grab some water – let’s do this. Local ratings err a bit on the difficult side so be prepared – some blues will feel black and Whistler’s black diamond trails really are quite challenging. Trailforks also has a smartphone-friendly database that includes many of the area’s trails for access on the go. It’s best to just hit a local bike shop, find the most up-to-date map you can, ask for a good starting point and go exploring. The cross-country trails in Whistler are a maze. With solid advice for riders of all skill levels, Seb outlined his top Must-do’s for the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and now he’s taking his wisdom beyond the park and out into the Whistler valley.
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