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Ancient Cedars Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Whistler

Ancient Cedars Trail

Check out this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+301m
Time
1 h 51 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall
Alexander Falls trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alexander Falls

Experience this 2.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+119m
Time
50 min
Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall
Brandywine Trail Loop to Cal-Cheak Suspension Bridge trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Brandywine Trail Loop to Cal-Cheak Suspension Bridge

Check out this 9.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, 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
9.2 km
Elevation
+211m
Time
2 h 21 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall
Brandywine Falls Loop via Suspension Bridge trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Brandywine Falls Loop via Suspension Bridge

Head out on this 9.5-km loop trail near Black Tusk Village, 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 hiking, snowshoeing, and running, 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
9.5 km
Elevation
+215m
Time
2 h 24 min
Dogs on leash Forest River Views Waterfall
Harmony Lake Trail - Musical Bumps Trail - High Note Trail trail photo
Challenging
Point to Point
Whistler

Harmony Lake Trail - Musical Bumps Trail - High Note Trail

Experience this 10.1-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, 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
10.1 km
Elevation
+779m
Time
3 h 57 min
No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Alta Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alta Lake Loop

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.4 km
Elevation
+193m
Time
1 h 58 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
Brandywine Falls and Suspension Bridge Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Brandywine Falls and Suspension Bridge Trail

Experience this 11.3-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance
11.3 km
Elevation
+299m
Time
3 h 2 min
Forest Views Waterfall
Shadow Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Whistler

Shadow Lake Loop

Explore this 5.5-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 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
5.5 km
Elevation
+72m
Time
1 h 13 min
Forest Lake Views
Blue Velvet - Upper trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Whistler

Blue Velvet - Upper

Explore this 9.0-km point-to-point 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9 km
Elevation
+4m
Time
2 h 2 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife
Rainbow Park and Whistler Golf Course Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Rainbow Park and Whistler Golf Course Loop

Head out on this 8.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking 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.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+162m
Time
2 h 2 min
Beach Forest Lake Views
Real Life, Finger Lakes, and Alexander Falls Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Real Life, Finger Lakes, and Alexander Falls Loop

Head out on this 9.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through March.

Distance
9.2 km
Elevation
+375m
Time
2 h 55 min
Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildlife
Lost Lake Extended Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Lost Lake Extended Loop

Check out this 6.6-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
6.6 km
Elevation
+218m
Time
1 h 55 min
Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Rainbow Falls Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Rainbow Falls Loop

Get to know this 2.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 50 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 best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance
2.1 km
Elevation
+138m
Time
50 min
Forest River Waterfall
Screaming Cat Lake via Skywalk North trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Screaming Cat Lake via Skywalk North

Get to know this 14.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 38 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.2 km
Elevation
+900m
Time
5 h 38 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Screaming Cat and Iceberg Lake Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
Whistler

Screaming Cat and Iceberg Lake Loop

Head out on this 20.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 49 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are August through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
20.1 km
Elevation
+1,221m
Time
7 h 49 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Matthews Traverse Road and Whistler Mountain trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Matthews Traverse Road and Whistler Mountain

Explore this 6.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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
6.1 km
Elevation
+555m
Time
3 h 2 min
Forest Lake Views
Farside and Riverside Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Farside and Riverside Loop

Get to know this 6.8-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance
6.8 km
Elevation
+212m
Time
1 h 55 min
Forest River Views