Whistler, British Columbia
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Whistler
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Whistler, British Columbia
Hike to Elfin Lakes, BC
4.713.7 mi / 1968.5 ft gainTo access the trail head you will have to drive a few kilometres up a pretty beat up service road, so SUV's and 4x4 are a must but it can be done in a regular car if you take it easy. Lots of pot holes and loose rocks.The hike to Elfin Lakes might be 11km each way, but it is not very steep and is...Read more -
Squamish-Lillooet D, British Columbia
Hike to Watersprite Lake
5.08.9 mi / 2772.3 ft gainThe trailhead starts at an old service road and follows it for around 3 km until the trail turns left, off the old service road. Watch for flagging tape as this turn is often missed. Once off the service road, the trail immediately goes down and winds through a meadow with beautiful lakes and ama...Read more -
Lytton, British Columbia
Hike to Slalok Mountain
1.09.9 mi / 1310 ft gainThe hike starts and finishes at the same location as the Joffre lake trail. You'll need to hike to the third lake where where you'll turn off in a SW direction through the valley just before reaching the helipad close to the campground From there, there'll be a trail all the way to the ridge at t...Read more -
Squamish-Lillooet C, British Columbia
Joffre Lakes Trail
4.65.67 mi / 1266 ft gainJoffre Lakes is a well loved destination, and for good reason: it is absolutely stunning. Not only is it located on one of the most scenic drives you could ever hope to find (Duffy Lake Road) , but it's possible to enjoy this area no matter how much time you have, or how much hiking you want to d...Read more -
Squamish-Lillooet C, British Columbia
Backcountry Camp Upper Joffre Lake
3.03.1 mi / 2952.8 ft gainJoffre Lakes Provincial Park is located roughly three hours from Vancouver north of Whistler and Pemberton on Highway 99 (Sea-to-Sky Highway). The drive itself up to the trailhead is very scenic and worth it in itself. Once you get to the parking lot, park your car anywhere in the lot and consi...Read more -
D'Arcy, British Columbia
Hike to Mt Rohr
5.0/ 3200 ft gainThe Duffy Lake Road area is a scrambling paradise. If you love exploring the alpine off trail, this would be the place.Mt Rohr is a prominent peak, located just above Duffy Lake. One of the highlights of this trip is that you get to hike directly beside the incredible glaciers of Joffre Peak, as ...Read more -
Squamish, British Columbia
Hike the First Peak of the Stawamus Chief
2.5 mi / 1600 ft gainJust a short drive up the Sea to Sky Highway is one of my favorite hikes near Vancouver. There are two options; the hike to first peak, or the hike to second and third peak. First Peak brings you to an epic view over Sqawmish, the Sea to Sky, and the Pacific Ocean. It is a perfect hike for those ...Read more -
Squamish, British Columbia
Hike Second and Third Peak of Stawamus Chief
4 mi / 2000 ft gainJust a short drive up the Sea to Sky Highway is one of my favorite hikes near Vancouver. There are two options; the hike to first peak or the hike to second and third peak. Second Peak brings you to an epic view over Sqawmish, the first peak of the Chief, the Sea to Sky Highway, and the Pacific O...Read more -
D'Arcy, British Columbia
Overnight at Keith's Hut
2.05.6 mi / 1312.3 ft gainStarting from the side of the highway outside of Pemberton, continue towards Duffy Lake past Joffre Lake trail head. Cross the Cayoosh Creek bridge and pass the work sheds on your right with a green roof, 3.3km from this is a shoulder and between no-stopping avalanches areas, you will see a pull ...Read more -
D'Arcy, British Columbia
Hike Vantage Peak
3.04.7 mi / 3618.8 ft gainThis trip can be done as big day trip, or broken up over two days if you bring a tent. It makes for a great weekend trip from Vancouver. So good in fact Arc'teryx made a whole movie about it. Just beyond the ever popular Joffre Lakes turn off by about 20km is a unmarked extended shoulder, with a ...Read more -
Pemberton, British Columbia
Tenquille Lake
14.99 mi / 3373 ft gainTenquille Lake is the perfect spot to head from Vancouver if you have the time for a long drive and are looking for a people-less adventure. The hike is a manageable 24km round trip with a 1,000m elevation gain that takes you through wildflower meadows, lush forest, and past some stunning views...Read more -
Squamish, British Columbia
Hike Al's Habrich Trail
3.07.4 mi / 3130 ft gainWe arrived at the Sea to Sky Gondola in the early morning and rode up to the top in the gondola to where the trailhead was. Once at the top there was a gift shop and a suspension bridge with a wooden viewing platform. The trail goes to the left of the complex down an old logging road. It is well ...Read more -
Squamish, British Columbia
Snowshoe Al's Habrich Trail
3.7 mi / 1312.3 ft gainStrap on your snowshoes and head up to the Sea to Sky Gondola in Squamish, about a 45 minute drive from Vancouver. You can either take the gondola up (~$40), or hike up the Sea to Sky Summit trail that begins near the parking lot to the chief to get to the trailhead for Al's Habrich. If doing the...Read more -
Sea to Sky Gondola, British Columbia
Scramble Sky Pilot
4.010 mi / 3800 ft gainSky Pilot Mountain is the highest peak past Stawamus Chief, Squamish's famous vertical rock face. Luckily, the rock just beyond the Chief is just as beautiful and reliable for climbers, hikers, and scramblers looking to stretch their legs and challenge their vertigo limits on an exposed, thrillin...Read more -
Britannia Beach, British Columbia
Hike and Climb the Chief
4.56.8 mi / 1968.5 ft gainIf you are hiking this spot, you can do so even as a beginner so long as you have a good fitness level. I’ve seen people do this in jeans and dress shoes, although they are crazy. Wear some hikers and prepare to get your sweat on. There are three peaks, first is the most popular, second has the b...Read more -
Britannia Beach, British Columbia
Hike BC's Shannon Falls
4.00.3 miTowering above Howe Sound in Squamish, British Columbia, at 335 meters, Shannon Falls is BC's third largest waterfall, with two hiking loops for both beginner and intermediate hikers. The first of the two trails is approximately 350 meters in length and allows for a birds-eye view of the Falls, ...Read more