Rainy Day Hikes Near Whistler

A collection of shoulder season and rainy-day hiking options in the Whistler area.

Harriet Parnis

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Look out over Showh Lake

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2 big cedars (smaller one fallen 2021)

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Trail

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Fallen tree

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1000+ year old ancient cedar

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Skunk cabbage in the new growth

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The fallen tree 2021

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Trailhead/parking area

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Tree hugging

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Nature Trail Path

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Old Growth creating life for new growth

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Lost Lake

by Greg Heil

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Brandywine Falls

by Greg Heil

Description

Whistler is known for its epic mountain peaks, which include meadows of wildflowers and alpine lakes. However, Whistler is also located in a temperate rainforest, so there are a lot of rainy days, too. It's these days (or in the shoulder season when the snowline is still low) where this collection of hikes comes in to inspire you.

From the modern graffiti artwork on the trainwreck to 1000-year-old cedar trees, there's a variety of short and medium hiking options which mostly take cover under the thick forest canopy. Lost Lake and Logger's Lake are both great options to take a dip in, too (and two of the warmest lakes in the area!).

Watch your feet on the wet roots and woodwork, though, and do some research on snow elevation levels before you head off.

Train-wreck, Crater Rim Trail and Lost Lake can all be accessed via Whistler's local transit system. Brandywine Falls can be reached by any car. For Ancient Cedars, a medium-high clearance vehicle is needed.

Adventures

Crater Rim Trail

Semi-quiet trail with some scenic vistas accessible via local transit.

Lost Lake Nature Trail

Off-the-track path through the woods and along the stream, steps from Whistler's town centre

Train Wreck

A mysterious scattering of crashed train cars and urban artwork in the forest.