The Best Hiking Trails in Whistler

This is a delightful short stroll for those that just are looking for leisure over challenge. Its links two short singletrack trails which are positioned perfectly to attain 360-degree views of the spectacular mountain scenery....

Lost Lake Park is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Whistler, thanks to its easy accessibility from Whistler Village. By following the Valley Trail, you can literally walk to this forest area from the heart of Whistler Village without ever getting into a car....

Cheakamus is a large lake located just a short distance into the backcountry near Whistler. It is the other large glacial lake, besides the namesake one, in Garibaldi Provincial Park, and it’s easier to get to....

Blackcomb Mountain, though skied all over in the winter, is less well known for hiking. Some lifts remain open in the summer (fee required) to take hikers on a scenic fast track to trails high above Whistler Valley....

The easiest singletrack trails in Whistler can be found in Lost Lake Park. But, like all the hiking in Whistler, there still isn’t anything “easy” about even the in-town trail system....

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....

One of the few trails in the Lost Lake area where you won't be obstacles for bikers! This foot traffic-only path takes your from Passiv Haus to Lost Lake along a beautiful stream....

The Half Note to High Note Circuit is one of the top ways to explore the views around the summit of Whistler Mountain. Beginning at the Roundhouse Lodge, most hikers choose to ascend to the top of Whistler Mountain by way of the Peak Express Lift, then hike the circuit downhill beginning with an epic traverse of the Cloudraker Skybridge....

Russet Lake is tucked away in the backcountry beyond Whistler Mountain, and is part of Garibaldi Provincial Park. This small lake sits in a circular valley at the foot of Fissile Peak, a striking pyramidal mountain that can be seen beyond Blackcomb and Whistler from the Peak 2 Peak gondola....

Russet Lake via Singing Pass is a popular, rugged and challenging backpacking route that starts and ends in Whistler Village. During the summer, it is a great way to spend the weekend in the backcountry enjoying views of surrounding peaks and possibly Cheakamus Lake....

As the name would suggest, this route connects Whistler Village to the top of the Blackcomb Gondola via a steady, steep climb to the summit. The trail is most often hiked bottom to top and if you do not have a season pass for the resort, make sure to purchase a ticket for the gondola before you begin your hike....

This 10km route starts from Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain. Access is via gondola from the village. NOTE: For the 2023 summer, access is a little different due to construction of the Fitzsimmons Chair....