Half Note Trail to High Note
A classic hike atop Whistler Peak that utilizes the Peak Express Lift to form a loop known for its endless views.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.1 km
- Ascent
- 600 m
- Descent
- 600 m
Whistler Mountain Peak 2 Peak Loop
Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
One of the most popular high alpine summer hikes in Whistler.
Hiking Moderate
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 413 m
- Descent
- 412 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 26˚
In the height of summer, there are over 50km of hiking trails across the Whistler and Blackcomb mountains and this loop trail is one of the best! Panoramas of volcanic landscapes, alpine lakes, and ancient, towering glaciers await you on this half-day hike.
Description
The route takes you from the Roundhouse Lodge up the Peak Express to the summit of Whistler Mountain, over the Little Whistler Peak, across on the thrilling Peak 2 Peak high speed gondola to Blackcomb Mountain and back down to the Roundhouse Lodge.
This route is a shorter variation of the the Half Note to High Note Route.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Hiking along trails with some uneven terrain and small hills. Small rocks and roots may be present.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
Similar routes nearby
1 m away
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
80 m away
Whistler Alpine: Harmony Lake -> Musical Bumps -> High Note
Explore the alpine meadows, pristine lakes & rugged peaks of Whistler on this picturesque 10km route.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 845 m
- Descent
- 497 m
4.3 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
4.3 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
4.5 km away
Blackcomb Mountain Loop
Linkup of all the best hiking trails on Blackcomb Mountain.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 509 m
- Descent
- 509 m
4.9 km away
Russet Lake via Singing Pass
A popular backpacking route with options to form a loop and camping options along Russet Lake.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 30 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
5.6 km away
Lost Lake Easy Loop
Hike along a flat gravel path to a beautiful swimming lake.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 61 m
- Descent
- 61 m
5.6 km away
Lost Lake Blue Loop
The easiest singletrack trails in Whistler.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 181 m
- Descent
- 181 m
5.7 km away
Lost Lake Nature Trail
Off-the-track path through the woods and along the stream, steps from Whistler's town centre
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 2.8 km
- Ascent
- 71 m
- Descent
- 71 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Hiking
10 Unmissable Whistler Hiking Trails
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Rainy Day Hikes Near Whistler
18 routes · Hiking
Easy Hikes in the Beautiful Sea-to-Sky Corridor
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