Whistler Hiking Trails &amp; Backcountry Routes

Old Binty's and Rainbow-Sproatt-Flank Trail

Try this 7.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+480m

Time

2 h 56 min

Dogs on leash Views

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Moderate

Crater Rim and Farside Loop Trail

Get to know this 8.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.7 km

Elevation

+405m

Time

2 h 57 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Rainbow Lake Trail

Try this 16.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

16.1 km

Elevation

+925m

Time

6 h 4 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Flute Summit via Singing Pass trail photo

Very Hard

Flute Summit via Singing Pass

Enjoy this 30.4-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

30.4 km

Elevation

+1,699m

Time

11 h 18 min

No dogs Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Cheakamus Lake

Check out this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+294m

Time

37 min

No dogs Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Garibaldi Lake Campground via Helm Creek Trail trail photo

Very Hard

Garibaldi Lake Campground via Helm Creek Trail

Experience this 34.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

34.1 km

Elevation

+1,574m

Time

11 h 30 min

No dogs Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Wedgemount Lake and Tupper Lake trail photo

Very Hard

Wedgemount Lake and Tupper Lake

Discover this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

11.9 km

Elevation

+1,279m

Time

1 h 26 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Section 102

Try this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

3.9 km

Elevation

+252m

Time

1 h 34 min

Forest Lake Wildlife

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Very Easy

Point to Point

Crank it Up

Try this 2.9-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+2m

Time

9 h 54 min

No dogs Kid friendly Forest Views

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Parkhurst Ghost Town Loop

Check out this 7.6-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

7.6 km

Elevation

+230m

Time

2 h 8 min

Forest Lake River Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

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Lost Lake Nature Trail

Explore this 2.9-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+89m

Time

49 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Tin Pants

Get to know this 3.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 min to complete. This is a popular trail for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+109m

Time

1 h 1 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Molly Hogan Trail

Enjoy this 9.5-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.5 km

Elevation

+210m

Time

2 h 24 min

Dogs on leash Beach Forest Lake River Views

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Whistler Trainwreck and Millar Creek Trail trail photo

Very Easy

Whistler Trainwreck and Millar Creek Trail

Enjoy this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.8 km

Elevation

+114m

Time

1 h 25 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

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Challenging

Brandywine Meadows

Head out on this 11.1-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 46 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

11.1 km

Elevation

+807m

Time

4 h 46 min

Dogs on leash Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Ring Lake and Conflict Lake

Head out on this 18.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 56 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

18.8 km

Elevation

+749m

Time

5 h 56 min

No dogs Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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