Area guide · Sea-to-Sky · Updated October 24, 2026
whistler
Whistler: 6 trails on this site, managed by Resort Municipality of Whistler and BC Parks. A resort town about two hours north of Vancouver, with valley walks, alpine lakes and gateways to Garibaldi Park and the Duffey Lake area.
trails
S2SWhistler Train WreckEasy · 3 km · +20–50 m · 1–1.5 hoursS2SRainbow LakeChallenging · 16 km · +850 m · 5–7 hoursS2SCheakamus LakeModerate · 13–14 km · +100–150 m · 3–4 hoursS2SWedgemount LakeVery hard · 14 km · +1200 m · 6–8 hoursS2SNairn FallsEasy · 3–3.5 km · +30–100 m · 1–1.5 hoursS2SJoffre Lakes (Upper Lake)Moderate · 8–10 km · +400 m · 3–5 hours
at a glance
- Easiest: Whistler Train Wreck, Nairn Falls
- Hardest: Rainbow Lake, Wedgemount Lake
- Transit: Whistler Train Wreck
- Passes: Cheakamus Lake: BC Parks day-use vehicle pass, AM or PM slot, in summer.; Joffre Lakes (Upper Lake): BC Parks free day-use trail pass per person, May 11 to Oct 25, 2026. The park closes for periods during the season; check advisories.
All distances, times and drive times are approximate. Check Resort Municipality of Whistler and BC Parks for closures before you go.
sources
- BC Parks (Garibaldi Park) (checked October 24, 2026)
- BC Parks (Nairn Falls Park) (checked October 24, 2026)
- BC Parks (Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park) (checked October 24, 2026)
- Resort Municipality of Whistler (checked October 24, 2026)
- Resort Municipality of Whistler and BC Parks (checked October 24, 2026)
- AdventureSmart trip plan (checked October 24, 2026)
Cite this page
Hike Vancouver. "Whistler." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/whistler/
