WHISTLER HIKING 25 KM TO NAIRN FALLS 1 GARIBALDI LAKE

Distance: 18 km (11 mi) round-trip

TRAILHEADS 75 KM TO JOFFRE LAKES
Elevation Gain: 900 m (2,800 ft)
Time Required: 6 hrs
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult

2 BRANDYWINE FALLS
12 WEDGEMOUNT LAKE Distance: 1 km round-trip
Washrooms Waterfall Lookout Visitor Parking Bus Elevation Gain: None
Centre Access Time Required: 30 mins
Difficulty: Easy
11 ANCIENT CEDARS LOOP
3 SEA TO SKY TRAIL
(Cheakamus to Brandywine)
Distance: 22 km (13 mi) round-trip
Elevation Gain: Variable
10 SKYWALK TRAIL Time Required: 6-8 hrs
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate

4 TRAIN WRECK TRAIL

Distance: 5km (3 mi) round-trip
9 RAINBOW FALLS TRAIL Elevation Gain: Minimal
Time Required: 1-3 hrs
Difficulty: Easy

5 WHISTLER
8 RAINBOW LAKE TRAIL INTERPRETIVE FOREST
Distance: 6 km (4 mi) round-trip
Elevation Gain: 100 m (300 ft)
Time Required: 2-3 hrs
Difficulty: Easy
4 TRAIN WRECK TRAIL
6 CRATER RIM TRAIL
Distance: 6 km (4 mi) round-trip
Elevation Gain: 300 m (950 ft)
Time Required: 2-3 hrs
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult

7 CHEAKAMUS LAKE TRAIL

Distance: 7-14 km (4-8 mi) round-trip
Elevation Gain: 150 m (500 ft)
5 WHISTLER INTERPRETIVE FOREST
Time Required: 2-5 hrs
Difficulty: Easy

8 RAINBOW LAKE TRAIL

6 CRATER RIM TRAIL
Distance: 16 km (10 mi) round-trip
Elevation Gain: 850 m (2,600 ft)
Time Required: 5-6 hrs
3 SEA TO SKY TRAIL Difficulty: Moderate
7 CHEAKAMUS LAKE TRAIL
9 RAINBOW FALLS TRAIL
Distance: 2 km (1.2 mi) round-trip
2 BRANDYWINE FALLS Elevation Gain: 150 m (450 ft)
Time Required: 1 hr
Difficulty: Easy

10 SKYWALK TRAIL
1 GARIBALDI LAKE
Distance: 20 km (12 mi) round-trip
Elevation Gain: 1,100 m (3,300 ft)
Time Required: 7-9 hrs
Difficulty: Difficult

11 ANCIENT CEDARS LOOP

Distance: 5 km (3 mi) round-trip
Be in the know Elevation Gain: 150 m (450 ft)
For the most comprehensive Time Required: 2-3 hrs
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Difficulty: Moderate
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12 WEDGEMOUNT LAKE
Connect with us: @ GoWhistler Distance: 14 km (8 mi) round-trip
Elevation Gain: 1,200 m (3,700 ft)
Time Required: 6-8 hrs
Difficulty: Difficult
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WHISTLER HIKING TRAILHEADS

Discover hiking in Whistler—we’ve got a long list of must-do trails that span the distance
between a gentle stroll in the forest to all-day hikes and paths to secret alpine lakes. Washrooms Waterfall Lookout Parking Bus
Access

1 GARIBALDI LAKE 6 CRATER RIM TRAIL 12 WEDGEMOUNT LAKE

Drive 22 km south of Whistler Village, just past Travel 8 km south on Hwy 99 from the Village and Travel north on Hwy 99 past the end of Green Lake
the south end of Daisy Lake to the Black Tusk turn left at Function Junction. Follow Cheakamus Rd. and take the first road on the right. Cross the rail
access turnoff. Follow the semi-paved road to the and turn left on the second road after the bridge tracks and Green River, then take a left. Turn right
parking lot at the trailhead. The switchbacked trail (Mt. Fee Rd.). Follow signs for the Ridge Trail and keep after the power lines, then left onto a logging road.
climbs steadily before reaching the first of many right at the fork. Trail climbs steeply and levels out as Follow the steep road for several kilometres and
lakes and a beautiful sub-alpine meadow. it passes through alders. Follow the Crater Rim Trail park at the trailhead. The very steep trail offers
NO DOGS ALLOWED. to get to the top. Fork right to continue along the spectacular views of waterfalls, glaciers and the
crater rim, then left towards Loggers Lake. Follow the valley below. NO DOGS ALLOWED.
2 BRANDYWINE FALLS path around the lake to join back to the Ridge Trail.
Drive 16 km south of the Village on Hwy 99 to
Brandywine Falls Provincial Park. Take a short 7 CHEAKAMUS LAKE TRAIL
walk along Brandywine Creek to the rail track and Head south from the Village on Hwy 99 and turn
observation platform, where spectacular waterfalls left at Function Junction. In less than 1 km, turn Hiking Safety:
and volcanic views of Daisy Lake and Black Tusk left onto East Side Main logging road. Follow the Please be advised that weather conditions
emerge in the landscape. gravel road for approximately 7 km to the parking change very rapidly in the mountains, and as
lot at the trailhead. NO DOGS ALLOWED. a result you should always carry water, food,
3 SEA TO SKY TRAIL and warm clothing, even for short walks.
Travel 8 km south on Hwy 99 from the Village and 8 RAINBOW LAKE TRAIL
No matter how long you plan to be gone you
turn left at Function Junction. Follow Cheakamus Rd. From the Village, head north on Hwy 99 to
should make someone aware of your plans,
and turn right after the bridge on Jane Lakes Rd. Alpine Meadows and turn left onto Alpine Way.
and what time you are expected to return.
Go approximately 1 km and park on the side of At the three-way stop turn left onto Rainbow Dr.,
the road. The trailhead is marked by a Sea to Sky which becomes Alta Lake Rd. In 7 km, look for the Don’t leave marked trails.
Trail sign. From there, follow the signs to trailhead on the right. Park at the trailhead or at Pets must be kept on a leash at all times in the
Brandywine Falls. Return the same way. nearby Rainbow Park. Camping or swimming is not areas where they are allowed.
permitted at Rainbow Lake. NO DOGS ALLOWED
4 TRAIN WRECK TRAIL IN WATERSHED AREA. Be mindful of machinery on all 4x4 roads.
Decades ago a train derailed south of Whistler
near what is now Function Junction. Seven train 9 RAINBOW FALLS TRAIL
cars were left scattered next to the Cheakamus Follow the above directions and parking instructions Backcountry Ethics:
River. Time and local effort has transformed this for Rainbow Lake Trail. Starting on the right side of Leave it cleaner than you found it.
wreck into a wonderful work of art. Travel 8 km the trailhead, follow signs for Flank Trail. Keep left at
Remember that no garbage is appropriate,
south on Hwy 99 from the Village, turn left into each fork on the trail and cross the bridge over 21 Mile
even organics such as orange peels, apple cores
Cheakamus Crossing. Turn right on Jane Lakes Creek. Follow the access road to the trail and continue or biodegradables like tissue.
Road. Parking is available at the bottom of on the path until looping back to the trailhead.
Bayly Park. Follow the trail to the Train Wreck. Take only memories and pictures, leaving any
Alternatively, take bus #20 or #20x south to 10 SKYWALK TRAIL wildflowers for all to enjoy.
Cheakamus Crossing. Follow the Sea to Sky From the Village, head north on Hwy 99 to Alpine
Trail through Bayly Park, near HI Whistler, Meadows and turn left onto Alpine Way. Turn right
onto Valley Dr., then left onto Mountain View Dr. Summer is also forest fire season in
to the Train Wreck Trail.
Trailhead begins at the end of the road. Follow the British Columbia, so please be fire smart:
5 WHISTLER steep trail and fork right towards 19 Mile Creek Trail Never toss a lit match.
INTERPRETIVE FOREST until merging with Skywalk Trail. Take in the views at
Extinguish cigarettes completely.
Travel 8 km south on Hwy 99 from the Village, the small, glacial lake, or continue into the alpine and
turn left at Function Junction and park in the lot connect with Flank Trail. Loop back to the 19 Mile Do not discard cigarettes and matches from
immediately to the left. Alternatively, take bus #20 Creek intersection to return to the trailhead. vehicles or off your balconies and decks.
or #20x south from Whistler Village. The 3,000 ha Always use an ashtray.
forest includes two educational trails that follow 11 ANCIENT CEDARS LOOP Take the time to become fire aware: check for
the gentle slope of the Cheakamus River. For a From the Village, head north on Hwy 99 and turn advisories on highway signs, on the radio and
scenic detour, cross the suspension bridge left onto 16 Mile Forest Service Rd., just past in the newspaper, or call 1.888.3.FOREST for
approximately 3 km up the trail and hike to Green Lake. Follow signs for Cougar Mountain pre-recorded fire information updates.
Loggers Lake (add 1 hour). and park at the trailhead in approximately 5 km.
Trail climbs steeply for 150 m, then levels for a Obey all backcountry and trail closures and fire bans.
scenic loop through Cedar Grove, where 1,000-year-
old trees grow up to 12 m in circumference.
BUG REPELLENT RECOMMENDED.
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