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Whistler Hiking Trails & Backcountry Routes

Explore the best hiking trails, mountain summits, and scenic nature paths in Whistler, Squamish-Lillooet, British Columbia.

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Big Burn, Heart Burn, and Overlord Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Big Burn, Heart Burn, and Overlord Trail

Try this 15.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 31 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance
15.9 km
Elevation
+1,350m
Time
7 h 31 min
Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Jane Lakes Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Jane Lakes Trail

Get to know this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 9 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
10.8 km
Elevation
+650m
Time
4 h 9 min
Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Himmelsbach Hut - Whirlwind Peak trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Whirlwind Peak

Explore this 6.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
6.8 km
Elevation
+581m
Time
3 h 12 min
No dogs Lake Views Wildlife
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Himmelsbach Hut - Fitzsimmons Range trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Fitzsimmons Range

Try this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+908m
Time
3 h 12 min
Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Mount Weart trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Mount Weart

Head out on this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 33 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 best times to visit this trail are May through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
17.9 km
Elevation
+2,114m
Time
10 h 33 min
No dogs Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Wedge Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Wedge Mountain

Head out on this 21.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
21.2 km
Elevation
+2,451m
Time
6 h 6 min
No dogs Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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MacDaddy Pass trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

MacDaddy Pass

Try this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 6 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+992m
Time
6 h 6 min
Forest Views
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Ascent Trail (Little Burn, Big Burn and Heart Burn) trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
Whistler

Ascent Trail (Little Burn, Big Burn and Heart Burn)

Discover this 6.4-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6.4 km
Elevation
+1,144m
Time
3 h 8 min
No dogs Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Into the Mystic, On the Rocks, and Lord of Squirrels Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Loop
Whistler

Into the Mystic, On the Rocks, and Lord of Squirrels Trail

Try this 30.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 46 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 June through September.

Distance
30.7 km
Elevation
+1,530m
Time
10 h 46 min
Forest Lake Views Wildlife
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Brandywine Mountain Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Brandywine Mountain Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 15.8-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for hiking and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance
15.8 km
Elevation
+1,453m
Time
1 h 28 min
Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Olympic Rings Short Walk trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Olympic Rings Short Walk

Experience this 0.5-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 11 min to complete. This trail is great for walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
0.5 km
Elevation
+28m
Time
11 min
Kid friendly Forest Historic site
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Riverside Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Riverside Trail

Head out on this 6.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance
6.1 km
Elevation
+217m
Time
1 h 50 min
Forest River Views
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Alta Lake Loop to Green Lake trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Alta Lake Loop to Green Lake

Discover this 17.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This is a very popular area for road biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
17.2 km
Elevation
+496m
Time
47 min
Paved Beach Forest Lake Views
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Sproatt to Whistler via Valley Trail trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
Whistler

Sproatt to Whistler via Valley Trail

Experience this 10.5-km point-to-point 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 hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance
10.5 km
Elevation
+352m
Time
2 h 57 min
Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers
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Callaghan Olympic Jump Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Callaghan Olympic Jump Loop

Check out this 2.3-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
2.3 km
Elevation
+113m
Time
47 min
Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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