Whistler Alpine Hiking and Hiking Tours

  • Experience the natural beauty of the mountains through the seasons, at your own pace
  • Grab a map and explore the trails on your own or join a hiking tour to meet new friends
  • Ride the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola for easy access to alpine trails on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains
  • View Whistler Blackcomb Alpine Hiking Trail Operations for trail status

The Ultimate Whistler Hiking Guide

Alpine Hiking on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains

Whistler Village is at the foot of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains, each boasting alpine hiking trails with incredible views, easily accessible by gondola. Choose from short, family-friendly strolls on wide paths to more advanced hikes to lakes, glaciers and alpine meadows. Keep your eyes open for chipmunks and marmots, and make sure you have a camera handy for capturing the rugged mountain vistas.

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How do I get to the hiking trails?

You can access the hiking trails via the Whistler Village Gondola and Blackcomb Gondola when you purchase a sightseeing ticket, which also gives access to the incredible PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola, a Whistler must-do. Spend the day on the mountain and enjoy a memorable meal with spectacular views.

Hiking Trails Around Whistler

Important Information on Day-Use Passes

Some BC Parks, including Garibaldi Provincial Park and Joffre Lakes Park, require Day-Use passes due to high visitor volumes. Passes are free and can be reserved online beginning at 7 AM, two days in advance of your planned visit. See more information at bcparks.ca.

Missed out on getting a pass? Guided hiking tours are available to book on Whistler.com and include Day-Use Passes.

The other mountains around Whistler are home to hiking trails of varying lengths and ability levels, making Whistler the perfect place to stay while you explore the Coast Mountains on foot. Visit spectacular waterfalls and ancient forests on short, half-day excursions or take on longer, multi-day treks through glaciated valleys.

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Insider Guides to Hiking Around Whistler

Winter Hiking

Due to snow cover, many trails in Whistler are unavailable for hiking during winter. If you feel the need to stretch your legs in the snow, bring sturdy winter footwear and consider the following ideas:

  • Snowshoeing – if you can walk, you can snowshoe on trails in and around Whistler
  • Take a winter walk on the Valley Trail. Sections of the Valley Trail are maintained over winter.
A guided nature walk through Whistler’s old-growth forest and wetlands.

Trail Quest Adventures Nature Walk
Explore Whistler’s old-growth forests and Lost Lake wetlands with a knowledgeable local guide.

  • From $89 per person
  • Guided nature walk through forest and wetland environments
  • Learn about local wildlife, glaciers, fungi and wetlands
  • Discover how to identify native trees and plants
  • Tour finishes at Lost Lake
  • Suitable for curious visitors interested in Whistler’s ecosystem
Guests walking across snow and ice on a guided Whistler Mountain glacier tour.

MSAA Glacier Discovery
Walk across the snow and ice atop Whistler Mountain while learning how glaciers have shaped the surrounding landscape.

  • From $299 per group of up to 8 people
  • Approximately 2 hours
  • Guided snow and ice experience on Whistler Mountain
  • Learn about glaciers and the landscape formed by ancient ice
  • Suitable for a range of ages and abilities
  • Recommended for families with children aged 8 and older
A naturalist leading guests along a forest trail toward Lost Lake in Whistler.

Whistler Eco Tours Nature Walk
Discover the natural environment surrounding Whistler Village on a guided interpretive walk to Lost Lake.

  • From $140 per person
  • Guided by an experienced local naturalist
  • Tour begins from your Whistler hotel
  • Walk through forests and natural areas near the Village
  • Learn about the plants, wildlife and ecology found along the route
  • Tour travels toward Lost Lake
Hikers walking beside turquoise Cheakamus Lake surrounded by forested mountain ridges.

MSAA Half-Day Cheakamus Lake Hike
Follow a scenic, family-friendly forest trail to the turquoise waters of Cheakamus Lake.

  • From $149 per person
  • Half-day guided hiking experience
  • Smooth, family-friendly trail
  • Walk through forests of cedar and Douglas fir
  • Pass granite outcrops, a wild river and hidden beaches
  • Finish at a turquoise lake surrounded by mountain ridges
Hikers overlooking Logger’s Lake from the forested Crater Rim Trail near Whistler.

MSAA Half-Day Crater Rim Hike
Climb through lush forest to scenic viewpoints overlooking Logger’s Lake and the surrounding Whistler valley.

  • From $149 per person
  • Half-day guided hiking experience
  • Rocky trail with an initial elevation gain
  • Expansive views appear as the trail climbs
  • Route continues through lush forest
  • Features scenic views of Logger’s Lake and the surrounding area
Guests glissading down summer snow on Whistler Mountain during a guided glacier tour.

MSAA Glacier Glissading
Combine glacier interpretation with the thrill of sliding down Whistler Mountain’s summer snowpack.

  • From $299 per group of up to 8 people
  • Approximately 3 hours
  • Guided experience on Whistler Mountain’s snow and ice
  • Includes the interpretive elements of the Glacier Discovery Tour
  • Learn about glaciers and the surrounding alpine landscape
  • Includes the opportunity to glissade down summer snow
Visitors exploring the colourful abandoned boxcars at the historic Whistler Train Wreck.

Whistler Eco Tours Train Wreck Adventure
Walk through ancient cedar forest to Whistler’s colourful and historic 1956 Train Wreck.

  • From $165 per person
  • Approximately 2 hours
  • Guided walk to the historic Whistler Train Wreck
  • Travel through a forest of ancient cedar trees
  • See colourful abandoned boxcars covered in local artwork
  • Learn about the history of the 1956 train derailment
Visitors standing near the powerful Nairn Falls surrounded by forest and mountain scenery.

Whistler Eco Tours Waterfall Explorer
Discover some of the Whistler region’s most impressive waterfalls, rivers and scenic viewpoints.

  • From $195 per person
  • Guided sightseeing and walking tour
  • Explore waterfalls and natural attractions near Whistler
  • Walk above the rushing Green River
  • Visit the powerful Nairn Falls
  • Features forest, river and mountain scenery
Hikers beside the turquoise waters of Garibaldi Lake with glaciers and mountain peaks beyond.

MSAA Full-Day Garibaldi Lake Hike
Hike through changing forest and alpine landscapes to the spectacular glacier-fed waters of Garibaldi Lake.

  • From $199 per person
  • Full-day guided hiking experience
  • Trail pass included
  • Consistent climb along a series of switchbacks
  • Pass the Barrier lookout and Lesser Lake
  • See wildflowers, changing vegetation and glacier-fed alpine lakes
  • Finish at Garibaldi Lake beneath surrounding glaciated peaks
Hikers approaching Iceberg Lake beneath Rainbow Mountain and Weart Glacier near Whistler.

MSAA Full-Day Iceberg Lake Hike
Follow a scenic mountain trail past waterfalls, forests and alpine meadows to Iceberg Lake.

  • From $199 per person
  • Full-day guided hiking experience
  • Steady uphill trail following 19 Mile Creek
  • Pass several waterfalls and scenic viewpoints
  • Cross alpine meadows with views of Rainbow Mountain
  • See Weart Glacier and the surrounding peaks
  • Finish at a glacier-fed lake that may contain floating ice
Hikers walking beneath ancient cedar and Douglas fir trees beside a glacier-fed stream.

Whistler Eco Tours Rainforest Walk
Explore the rich rainforest ecosystem surrounding Cheakamus Lake beneath a canopy of ancient cedar and Douglas fir.

  • From $215 per person
  • Guided hike in the Cheakamus Lake area
  • Travel through prime bear and deer habitat
  • Walk beneath ancient cedar and Douglas fir trees
  • See moss-covered forest floors
  • Explore areas beside rushing glacier-fed streams
Hikers surrounded by snow-capped mountains and alpine lakes high above Whistler.

Whistler Alpine Hike
Ride into Whistler’s alpine before setting out on a customized mountain hiking adventure.

  • From $229 per group
  • Guided alpine hiking experience
  • Begin with a scenic gondola ride into the mountains
  • Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and expansive alpine views
  • Routes may include mountain summits or alpine lakes
  • Hike can be adapted to the interests and abilities of the group
Hikers walking through alpine wildflowers beside a mountain lake on Blackcomb Mountain.

Whistler Alpine Hiking Tour
Enjoy a private guided hike through Blackcomb Mountain’s alpine meadows, wildflowers and glacier-carved scenery.

  • From $275 per group
  • Private half-day guided hiking experience
  • Begins at the top of the Blackcomb Gondola
  • Intermediate hike along the Lakeside Loop trail
  • Pass alpine meadows, wildflowers and a pristine mountain lake
  • Surrounded by glaciers and snow-capped peaks
  • Finish by crossing the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola and descending to Whistler Village
Guests crossing a suspended alpine feature during a guided Sky Walk on Whistler Mountain.

Sky Walk Tour
Explore the top of Whistler Mountain on a guided hike featuring suspended bridges and secured cliff-edge features.

  • From $299 per group of up to 8 people
  • Approximately 2 hours
  • Guided experience at the top of Whistler Mountain
  • Features panoramic mountain and valley views
  • Clip into a safety cable for part of the route
  • Cross small suspended bridges and cliff-edge features
  • Suitable for families and groups

*Please note tours are weather dependent and subject to availability and changes. Prices also subject to change.

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Alpine Hiking in Whistler

Grab a lift ticket and head into the alpine to discover the trails on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.

Hikes Close to Whistler Village

The trailheads for these routes are all accessible on foot or by local bus from the Village – no car required. Here are some suggestions:

Day Hikes Around Whistler

Be sure to prepare accordingly if taking a longer hike. The trailheads for these hikes and walks are in and around Whistler:

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Dog-Friendly hiking trails
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Unique Guided Hikes

Go out with experienced guides on these unique tours and turn your hike into an adventure:

Dog-Friendly Trails

Bringing a furry friend? Not all trails are open to dogs - here’s some ideas for trails to explore with your hound.

More Hiking Tips and Tricks

Insider info on the best hiking spots, what to carry and where to get more information when you are in town.

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