Wedgemount Lake
A stunning glacial lake rewards after a tough, steep hike
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
10 Unmissable Whistler Hiking Trails
The area surrounding Whistler is brimming with trails for all hiking levels.
Hiking Easy, Moderate, Difficult, Severe, Extreme
Description
While Whistler may be known as a winter wonderland for skiers and snowboarders, it also features all kinds of trails in the summer for hiking, biking, and more. Whistler acts as a solid home base for accessing all kinds of hikes in and around the area.
Head over to Garibaldi Park for some beautiful lake views or westward to Cheakamus Lake or Brandywine Falls. You can also head just east of Whistler to Wedgemount Lake for a steep slog, but with worthwhile views. These trails will help you really explore the area around Whistler.
The trails in this guidebook are roughly arranged by level of difficulty, with Train Wreck being the most accessible and Black Tusk being the most extreme.
Author: Emily Lennon
Sources: https://www.whistler.com/blog/post/2017/07/19/9-whistler-walks-hikes-try-summer/ https://www.explore-mag.com/10-of-the-Best-Hiking-Trails-Near-Whistler-British-Columbia http://whistlerhiatus.com/top-10/top-10-hiking-trails.html
Routes included
Joffre Lakes
A popular hike to three turquoise-blue alpine lakes.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 442 m
- Descent
- 442 m
Garibaldi Lake
One of the most scenic destinations in British Columbia
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Black Tusk
Climb to one of the most striking features in the Sea to Sky mountains
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 26 km
- Ascent
- 1.8 km
- Descent
- 1.8 km
Panorama Ridge
Continue on from Garabaldi Lake to one of the best vistas in the area
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 29 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Russet Lake via Musical Bumps Trail
Hike from Whistler Resort through mountain meadows along an eye-popping ridgeline, to a small lake tucked high in the alpine.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
Cheakamus Lake
Walk among huge trees to a milky blue lake with swim spots and campsites in Garibaldi Provincial Park.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 351 m
- Descent
- 353 m
Train Wreck
A mysterious scattering of crashed train cars and urban artwork in the forest.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 79 m
- Descent
- 79 m
Brandywine Falls and Swim Lake
Short walk to a viewing platform over a picture-perfect, 70-meter waterfall.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 53 m
- Descent
- 53 m
Rainbow Lake Trail
Gradual uphill hike through diverse forest, past a waterfall, to an alpine lake just outside Whistler.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 907 m
- Descent
- 907 m
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