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Whistler Hiking Trails & Backcountry Routes

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Panorama Ridge via Helm Creek Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Panorama Ridge via Helm Creek Trail

Get to know this 29.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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
29.9 km
Elevation
+1,615m
Time
1 h 34 min
No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Lost Lake trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Lost Lake

Enjoy this 4.0-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance
4 km
Elevation
+106m
Time
1 h 4 min
Beach Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Iceberg Lake via 19 Mile Creek Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Iceberg Lake via 19 Mile Creek Trail

Experience this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 39 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
18 km
Elevation
+997m
Time
6 h 39 min
No dogs Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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Harmony Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Harmony Lake Trail

Explore this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are August through August.

Distance
2.7 km
Elevation
+123m
Time
55 min
Kid friendly Forest Lake
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White Knuckles, No Girlie Man, Shit Happens Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

White Knuckles, No Girlie Man, Shit Happens Loop

Experience this 6.6-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging 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.

Distance
6.6 km
Elevation
+297m
Time
2 h 12 min
Kid friendly Forest Lake Wildflowers Wildlife
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Shit Happens, Big Kahuna, and Section 102 MTB Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Shit Happens, Big Kahuna, and Section 102 MTB Loop

Head out on this 9.3-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging 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 May through October.

Distance
9.3 km
Elevation
+369m
Time
2 h 12 min
Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Trial and Error, Section 102 Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Trial and Error, Section 102 Loop

Enjoy this 6.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging 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.

Distance
6.4 km
Elevation
+283m
Time
2 h 12 min
Forest Lake Wildlife
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Shit Happens and Big Kahuna Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Shit Happens and Big Kahuna Loop

Get to know this 7.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation
+242m
Time
2 h 12 min
Forest Lake
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Comfortably Numb Trail trail photo
Challenging
Point to Point
Whistler

Comfortably Numb Trail

Experience this 21.9-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for camping 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 September.

Distance
21.9 km
Elevation
+768m
Time
3 h 10 min
Forest River Wildflowers
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Organ Donors Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
Whistler

Organ Donors Loop

Experience this 4.8-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging 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.

Distance
4.8 km
Elevation
+536m
Time
3 h 10 min
Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife
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Organ Donor and Rock Candy Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
Whistler

Organ Donor and Rock Candy Loop

Head out on this 7.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+729m
Time
3 h 10 min
Forest Views Wildlife
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Organ Donor to Upper Bears trail photo
Hard
Loop
Whistler

Organ Donor to Upper Bears

Check out this 8.9-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging 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.

Distance
8.9 km
Elevation
+836m
Time
3 h 10 min
Views
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Comfortably Numb and Young Lust Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Comfortably Numb and Young Lust Loop

Try this 8.9-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for camping 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 September.

Distance
8.9 km
Elevation
+315m
Time
3 h 10 min
Forest River Wildflowers
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Green River Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Green River Loop

Head out on this 11.9-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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.

Distance
11.9 km
Elevation
+306m
Time
3 h 10 min
Forest Lake
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Kill Me Thrill Me trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Whistler

Kill Me Thrill Me

Discover this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging 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 May through October.

Distance
12.1 km
Elevation
+394m
Time
3 h 28 min
Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Trial and Error Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Trial and Error Loop

Enjoy this 7.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging 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.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+256m
Time
3 h 28 min
Forest Lake Wildflowers Wildlife
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Kaolis Mainline and Gargamel Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Whistler

Kaolis Mainline and Gargamel Loop

Try this 11.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
11.1 km
Elevation
+633m
Time
3 h 28 min
Forest Lake Views
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Whistler Train Wreck via Sea to Sky and Train Wreck Trails trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Whistler Train Wreck via Sea to Sky and Train Wreck Trails

Head out on this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and scenic driving, 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
2.6 km
Elevation
+71m
Time
42 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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