Beginner Trails, Intermediate, Expert

Cycling is large part of Whistler’s culture and the trail options are endless. From technical singletrack and hundreds of miles of networked trails through old growth forest, to the paved Valley Trail system – Whistler has something for every level of rider.

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Beginner Trails

In addition to the beginner trails at Lost Lake, the Whistler Interpretive Forest next to Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood, offers a great network of interpretive multi-use trails: Riverside Trail, Far Side Trail, Ridge Trail and Highline. Ride to Loggers Lake for a swim, cross the Don MacLaurin suspension bridge, and return to the forest entrance on the Far Side trail, or coast downhill via the East Side Main (Cheakamus Lake Road).

Cheakamus Lake, part of Garibaldi Provincial Park, also offers an easy single-rack ride to a spectacular mountain lake. Pack a lunch and a fishing rod. Be advised that the trail is busy with hikers in the summer months and dogs are not permitted inside Garibaldi Park. Vehicles — including mini bikes — are prohibited.

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Intermediate Trails 

Trash in Function Junction offers some outstanding views of the Cheakamus River. Big Timber is a new trail in Kadenwood with some steep, loose sections, nice viewpoints and benches with views of the Tantalus Range and Tricouni Peak. Green Lake Loop runs along the east side of Green Lake, from Lost Lake Park to Wedgemount.

Outside of Whistler’s boundaries, Brandywine Falls is a classic cross-country trail, starting from Cheakamus Crossing, with a mix of doubletrack and singletrack trails ending with a beautiful waterfall.

Expert Trails

The Flank Trail, which rises and dips along the flank of Sprout Mountain on Whistler’s west side. This 43 km trail runs from 16 Mile Creek at Cougar Mountain to Alexander Falls in the Callaghan Valley, with a number of access points along the way; the most popular access is Rainbow Trail. Top elevation is 1000 metres. Vehicles — including mini bikes — are prohibited.

Comfortably Numb, which runs for 26 gruelling kilometers from Wedgemount to Lost Lake, reaching elevations of over 1,000 metres with total climbing of approximately 1,700 metres, this trail has a spectacular log bridge crossing of the Wedge Creek gorge. Vehicles — including mini bikes — are prohibited.