Hiking in Whistler
From Peaceful Stroll to Cardio Blast
What’s your idea of a great hike? An alpine outing to meadows bursting with wildflowers, a gentle stroll to shimmering lakes, a cardio workout…? Here’s the good news: Whistler has a hike to suit every preference and ability. Find your perfect hike in Whistler. “One of my favourite things about hiking in Whistler is how easy it is to get to the alpine,” says Marion Young, Communications Specialist at Tourism Whistler. “Gondolas and chairlifts make those breathtaking mountain views accessible, leaving you with more time to explore up top.” Ride to the alpine with a Whistler PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Experience ticket, the gateway to more than fifty kilometres of trails. Short on time or energy? There are easy alpine trails that start on both ends of the famous PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola. Try Whistler’s Spearhead Walk or Blackcomb’s Alpine Walk. Both have spectacular panoramic views. For intermediate-level hikes, Harmony Lake Trail on Whistler and the Overlord Trail/Lakeside Loop on Blackcomb are great choices. “Wildflower viewing is in its prime,” says Young. “These trails offer exceptional displays of colour.” For a more challenging hike, Whistler’s High Note Trail is a must do. Accessed from the top of the Peak Express chairlift, this hike has unbelievable views to iconic Black Tusk and turquoise-coloured Cheakamus Lake. If the 3–4 hour loop is too long, shorten it by using the Half Note Trail. Easier still, Whistler Summit Interpretive Walk is the ultimate high alpine sampler. Back down in the village, Whistler’s Valley Trail offers forty kilometres of easy walking and biking paths that the whole family will love. Check out the Lost Lake Loop for one of the most beautiful and accessible ways to enjoy forest, lake and mountain scenery. Don’t forget your bathing suit! The Blackcomb Ascent Trails, Whistler’s version of the famous Grouse Grind, are now fully open. Cardio fiends can choose their sweat level on Little Burn, Big Burn or Heart Burn. Test what you’re made of while hiking through gorgeous coastal rainforest, and then chill on the chairlift down. For information on these and other hikes, visit whistler.com/activities/hiking/.