2.5 km away
Business Time Loop
A great quick loop when the weather is wet.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 4.3 km
- Ascent
- 227 m
- Descent
- 227 m
Farside
A beginner-friendly flow trail with views of the Cheakamus River.
Mountain Biking Moderate
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 23 m
- Descent
- 129 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 612 m
- High Point
- 718 m
- Gradient
- 7˚
Farside is one of the best beginner-friendly flow trails in the Cheakamus/Whistler area. It can be ridden either direction and is a great option for groups since it's suitable for most abilities. Due to it's popularity, be especially mindful of other trail users who may be enjoying this scenic ride along the river.
Description
Difficulty
Moderate
Mostly stable trail tread with some variability, with unavoidable obstacles 8in/20cm tall or less. Other obstacles such as rock gullies and steep sections may exist. Ideal for lower intermediate riders.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Roots
Similar routes nearby
2.5 km away
See Colours and Puke -> Business Time Loop
A challenging ride in Whistler's Cheakamus zone.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 667 m
- Descent
- 667 m
2.5 km away
High Side -> Hi Hi -> Farside
A fast, flowy pedal near the Cheakamus River.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 9.1 km
- Ascent
- 302 m
- Descent
- 302 m
4.6 km away
Cheap Thrills Loop
One of the locals' favorite Westside double black diamond tech trails.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 289 m
- Descent
- 289 m
4.6 km away
High Society Loop
One of the most iconic trails on the Westside, anchored by a massive rock slab series.
Extreme Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 352 m
- Descent
- 353 m
4.6 km away
Pura Vida Loop
A sustained descent on the far southwestern end of the Westside trails.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 373 m
- Descent
- 373 m
4.6 km away
Working Class Loop
A quintessential black diamond descent on the Whistler Westside.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 406 m
- Descent
- 406 m
4.9 km away
Midgard
New Creekside Trail (2020)
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 2.1 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 272 m
5 km away
7 Year War
A new tech line in the Whistler Bike Park that is remarkably flowy.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 660 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 103 m
5.1 km away
Top of the World -> Creekside
Gain amazing views from Whistler's coveted alpine zone, followed by an otherworldly descent all the way down to Creekside.
Severe Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 24 m
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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Guidebooks in this area
14 routes · Mountain Biking
Best Trail Rides in Whistler: MTB Capital of the World
72 routes · Mountain Biking
Whistler: The King of Downhill Mountain Bike Parks
7 routes · Mountain Biking
7 MTB Rides with Phenomenal Views in the Sea-to-Sky
9 routes · Mountain Biking
Best Tech Trails Outside of the Whistler Bike Park
10 routes · Mountain Biking
Shred the Best Lines in Whistler's Westside Zone
6 routes · Mountain Biking
Best Wet Weather MTB Rides in Whistler
14 routes · Mountain Biking
Flowy Intermediate Trails in the Sea-to-Sky Corridor
10 routes · Mountain Biking
Top 10 Trails of 2022: Greg Heil's Favorite New MTB Rides
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