Trails

Whistler’s transportation systems are integral to the livability and success of Whistler as a resort municipality. Residents and visitors are encouraged and supported to use walking, cycling and transit as preferred modes of transportation within the community.

Whistler’s extensive network of single-use and multi-purpose trails is available throughout the community.  The Valley Trail for example, connects all subdivisions to the destination parks (Alpha Lake, Wayside, Lakeside, Rainbow, Meadow Park and Lost Lake parks), the village core and Whistler Creek.

The Valley Trail

The Valley Trail is one of Whistler's most popular attractions. This paved, three-metre wide, multipurpose trail with easy grades currently runs 40 kilometers from the Cheakamus Crossing to Green Lake and Emerald Estates. The trail is designed to connect all subdivisions to the destination parks (Alpha Lake, Wayside, Lakeside, Rainbow, Meadow Park and Lost Lake parks), the village core and Whistler Creek. Using the Valley Trail: keep to the right, share the trail, leash your dogs, and clean up after them using the waste bags and bear-proof bins provided.

Click here for the Whistler Valley Trail Map.

Click here for more information on the Valley Trail.

Lost Lake Trail

Whistler's Lost Lake trails include the Nature trail, Siwash trail, Hooktender, Tommy Moore, Donkey Puncher, Molly Hogan, Tin Pants, and Gypsy Drum. Check with the concession for free trail map. Pack a lunch or get a snack at the concession. Have a BBQ lunch using one of the BBQs available at the park and enjoy views of Lost Lake. Washrooms facilities are available at the ticket booth and across from the summer concession at the Lake.

Click here for the Lost Lake Park Trail map.

Rainbow Madley Trail

Wind up the Rainbow Mountain among the giant Douglas firs and hemlocks of the coastal forest. Rest beside a tranquil alpine lake and breathe in the sparkling air. Camp under dancing points of light from stars close enough to touch. Loop back down to Madely Lake, accessed by the Callaghan Valley. These are what make a hike over the Rainbow Madely Trail a special part of the Whistler Experience.

Click here for the Rainbow Madley Trail Map.

Reminder: You are entering Whistler's drinking water supply area. Everything we do in the water supply area, or watershed affects the water we drink in Whistler. For this reason, dogs are not permitted on Rainbow Trail above the intake.

The Flank Trail

This subalpine trail runs 43 kilometres on the flank of Sprout Mountain from Cougar Mountain in the north to Alexander Falls in the Callaghan Valley in the south. It rises and dips over 1200 metres in places, and is accessible from a number of points, which also have large map boards. 

Garibaldi Park: For hiking trails in Garibaldi Park, please visit the BC Parks website.