Name: Comfortably Numb - IMBA Epic
Rating: 4.4

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“A technical excursion through northern Whistler's picturesque natural beauty.”

— Nick Alvey

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Overview

Intermediate riders should be ready for a challenge! This trail is a grueling, but steady climb totaling around 2500 ft. Most of this is across expertly hand-crafted obstacles such as rock cliffs, ladder bridges, wood plank skinnies, narrow-lined dirt drops, etc. This is all set in the backdrop of the gorgeous pacific northwest.

The trail is mostly ridden from North to South. However, because of its multi-directional setup, there are non ride-able sections on the up hill that are meant as drops in the reverses direction. There will be multiple river crossings, as well as a gorgeous waterfall at about 5 miles.

The last 3 miles are the downhill stretch. It's a nice challenge for intermediate riders before you finally nestle into Lost Lake, located just outside of Whistler village.

Riders are required to have a good set of lungs and legs for this trail!

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Need to Know

Ideally, bring two cars and park one at each end of the trail (Unless you want to make this a loop). Bring a liter of water and some food, as this trail advertises a 4-7 hour ride one direction.

Description

Comfortably Numb starts as a gradual (and technical) 8 mile climb with a few bursts of flowy downhill spread in.

At about three miles you'll exit onto a logging road. Climb up doubletrack trail. Ascend the road trail a quarter mile and you'll see the trail singletrack continue on your right. right over a small creek.

Close to mile 4 (6 km), you'll have the option to turn back via the "Young Lust" trail. If the trail has proven too technical for you, this is the last chance to back out and head back to the trailhead.

Around mile 9, 7, the trail flattens in its inclination and it becomes a full XC ride. This will prolong for a few miles before you enter the descent down to Lost Lake.

History & Background

This trail was designed by Chris Markle, a Whistler trail building legend. He has constructed a large part of the trail network outside of the village and received international acclaim when this trail became an IMBA epic.

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4.4 from 7 votes

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4.4 from 7 votes

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Taking you through the IMBA epic Comfortably Nu…

First Waterfall

Waterfall

Memorial Stone

A series of bridge switchbacks following a crea…

Technical downhill stretch

Fun Rock->Bridge->Rock->Bridge decline

Trailhead

Slightly past the halfway point.

5 Comments

Heath Jones

Too..much..walking. But the downhill was great. Easy to take the wrong turn along the trail as well. Be prepared before going. ~1 gallon water recommended. Aug 17, 2013

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Nick Alvey
Seattle, WA

Nick Alvey Seattle, WA

What you think about the posting? I changed the modem, see if you get better reception over there. Aug 17, 2013

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When you cross the low bridge and water in available, drink up and load up. I have drank from it for years and never had a problem. It is quite early in the trail but your only chance to load up on water. All of the trail is ridable depending on ability. A great spin on this is Yummy Nummy up trail which connects the middle part of CN but in a backwords direction. A really fun pedally consistant down hill. Lots of fun. Great trail. Jan 6, 2016

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Ben Aylsworth
Toronto, ON

Ben Aylsworth Toronto, ON

One of Mountain Bikings great trails. No walking required as long as you've got decent legs and skillz. Do this every time I'm in Whistler. A real gem. May 10, 2016

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Max Sale

Would recommend quite a bit more than a liter of water. There is absolutely nothing available after the first creek at the start of the trail (if riding north to south). Aug 29, 2017

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Length 13.9 Miles 22.3 Kilometers 95% Singletrack	Elevation 2,118' 645 m Ascent -2,086' -636 m Descent
6% Avg Grade (3°) 47% Max Grade (25°)	3,323' 1,013 m High 2,087' 636 m Low

Comfortably Numb - IMBA Epic

Length

13.9 Miles 22.3 Kilometers

95%

Elevation

2,118' 645 m

-2,086' -636 m

6%

47%

3,323' 1,013 m

2,087' 636 m

Conditions

“A technical excursion through northern Whistler's picturesque natural beauty.”