Hiking in Whistler

Whistler has an abundance of trail networks whether you are looking for a casual day meandering on the Valley Trail Network or hiking one of the many famous local hikes to a beautiful lookout, we have something just for you.

Valley Trail Network

Here in Whistler we have the amazing paved Valley trail, more than 40kms winding its way through neighbourhoods, lakes, viewpoints and gorgeous picnic spots. Whether you walk, run, cycle or skate, the valley trail is just another part of Whistler that makes this place so special.

Discover all that Whistler has to offer by foot, from Chekamus and the Olympic village all the way to Emerald and the majestic Green lake. See the valley hiking map for an idea of the walking areas available.

Alpine Hiking

Grab yourself a sightseeing ticket and head up the Whistler Gondola for some of the most breathtaking scenery our beautiful planet has to offer. All hikes are graded easy, moderate or difficult ranging from the 15 minute looped Spearhead Walk to the 4 hour high note trail. You will find wildflowers, wildlife and scenic viewpoints that will become etched in your mind forever. Take the peak express traverse and head up peak express chairlift to feel like you’re on top of the world. Make a day of it with a mountaintop BBQ at the top of Whistler.

Top 12 Hikes

Train Wreck Trail:
Distance: 5km (3 mi) round-trip Elevation Gain: Minimal Time Required: 1-3 hrs Difficulty: Easy
Cheakamus Lake Trail:
Distance: 7-14 km (4-8 mi) round-trip Elevation Gain: 150 m (500 ft) Time Required: 2-5 hrs Difficulty: Easy
Brandywine Falls:
Distance: 1 km round-trip Elevation Gain: None Time Required: 30 mins Difficulty: Easy
Whistler Interpretive Forest: Distance:
6 km (4 mi) round-trip Elevation Gain: 100 m (300 ft) Time Required: 2-3 Difficulty: Easy
Rainbow Falls Trail: Distance:
2 km (1.2 mi) round-trip Elevation Gain: 150 m (450 ft) Time Required: 1 hr Difficulty: Easy
Sea to Sky Trail:
(Cheakamus to Brandywine) Distance: 22 km (13 mi) round-trip Elevation Gain: Variable
Time Required: 6-8 hrs Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Rainbow Lake Trail:
Distance: 16 km (10 mi) round-trip Elevation Gain: 850 m (2,600 ft)
Time Required: 5-6 hrs Difficulty: Moderate
Ancient Cedars Loop: Distance:
5 km (3 mi) round-trip Elevation Gain: 150 m (450 ft)
Time Required: 2-3 hrs Difficulty: Moderate
Crater Rim Trail:
Distance: 6 km (4 mi) round-trip Elevation Gain: 300 m (950 ft)
Time Required: 2-3 hrs Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
Garibaldi Lake Distance:
18 km (11 mi) round-trip Elevation Gain: 900 m (2,800 ft)
Time Required: 6 hrs Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
Skywalk Trail: Distance:
20 km (12 mi) round-trip Elevation Gain: 1,100 m (3,300 ft)
Time Required: 7-9 hrs Difficulty: Difficult
Wedgemont Lake:
Distance: 14 km (8 mi) round-trip Elevation Gain: 1,200 m (3,700 ft)
Time Required: 6-8 hrs Difficulty: Difficult