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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
Sea to Sky Trail: Brandywine Falls to Whistler Bungee Bridge
A longer spin on a classic Whistler hike that visits both Brandywine Falls and the Whistler Bungee Bridge.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 5.8 km
- Ascent
- 161 m
- Descent
- 161 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 434 m
- High Point
- 498 m
- Gradient
- 6˚
This shorter hike in Brandywine Falls Provincial Park links its namesake waterfall to the Whistler Bungee Bridge, where you can witness daring jumpers leaping towards the mighty Cheakamus River below. Highlights of this hike include a 70-meter waterfall that adventurer Jesse Weber vividly compares to "a creation for some kind of movie set." The stunning waterfall, vibrant forest, and family-friendly terrain make this one of the most popular hikes around Whistler.
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Description
During the peak summer months, plan an early start to your day to ensure you can find parking. Leashed pets are allowed to join and there are options to shorten or lengthen your hike as desired. This route is also not the best option if you're hiking with younger children.
Depending on the source, this hike is sometimes referenced as the Brandywine Trail, Brandywine Falls Trail, or the Sea to Sky Trail.
Sources: 10adventures.com Sebastian Patterson
Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Dog friendly
- Water features
- Family friendly
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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6.4 km away
Brandywine Meadows to Brandywine Peak
An out-and-back hike along Brandywine Meadows Trail with the option to summit Brandywine Mountain.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
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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
8.2 km away
Crater Rim Trail
Semi-quiet trail with some scenic vistas accessible via local transit.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 372 m
- Descent
- 372 m
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Rubble-Helm-Cheakamus Backpacking
The ultra classic Garabaldi Backpacking Route
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
8.9 km away
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
8.9 km away
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
8.9 km away
Garibaldi Lake
One of the most scenic destinations in British Columbia
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
9.4 km away
Garibaldi-Whistler Thru Loop
A 1-2 day extension to the Rubble-Helm Circuit
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 128 km
- Ascent
- 6 km
- Descent
- 6.3 km
9.5 km away
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
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Hiking
10 Unmissable Whistler Hiking Trails
3 routes · Hiking
3 Gorgeous, Easy Waterfall Hikes on the Sea to Sky Hwy
6 routes · Hiking
Rainy Day Hikes Near Whistler
5 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
5 of British Columbia's Best Backpacking Routes
18 routes · Hiking
Easy Hikes in the Beautiful Sea-to-Sky Corridor
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