Hiking Trails

Summer Hiking

When the wild flowers are in bloom, head up the mountain to see this spectacular display of nature's beauty. Don't forget your camera.

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The Peak Adventure

Get up, up and away with a Peak Adventure! Head up the Whistler Village gondola and watch for bears, deer and other wildlife while you enjoy breathtaking views. Once at the Roundhouse Lodge, watch history being built with the construction of the Peak to Peak Gondola. We have a great interpretive display for you to check out as well as a video in our replica Sky Cabin.

After exploring the sights at the Roundhouse ride the open air chair to the Peak of Whistler at more than 7,000'. The Inukshuk and panoramic views of Black Tusk, glaciers and the Coast Mountain Range make for unforgettable memories and photos.

Hiking Update: all hiking trails are currently CLOSED

As weather conditions can change suddenly in the alpine, please be prepared for winter conditions: sturdy walking shoes, winter jackets and warm layered clothing is recommended if you partake in the Peak Adventure ride.


High Note Trail

The spectacular High Note Trail is the newest addition to Whistler Blackcomb's breathtaking high alpine trail network, completed for summer 2006. High Note traverses pristine alpine meadows filled with wildflowers and looks out onto the glacial peaks of Garibaldi Provincial Park and the crystal blue/green waters of Cheakamus Lake below.

The High Note Trail is eight kilometers or five miles long. The trail begins at the peak of Whistler Mountain, heads down west ridge, turns east and traverses along the mountain's south aspect past Piccolo peak into the Piccolo/Flute saddle. It then loops back to the Roundhouse Lodge via a part of the Musical Bumps trail. Three to four hours should be allowed to experience the entire trail and the ultimate in coastal mountain views. The new trail is best suited for intermediate and above hikers with a good physical fitness level and has an elevation change of 345 meters or 1,132 feet.

High Note Trail

Summer Hiking Trails on Whistler Mountain

Learn about the ecology of diverse ecosystems from experienced naturalist guides and take in the incredible scenery with a guided hiking or walking tour.

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Hiking Trails

Trail Return Time mins Distance Elevation Change Features
Peak Interpretive Walk
CLOSED
60 min loop
1.6 km
(1 mi)
30m
(98 ft)
 Two loops of single track wind their way around the Peak. See fantastic views along with alpine ecosystem and local history storyboards.
Peak Trail Traverse
CLOSED
10 mins (one-way)
0.6km
(0.37mi)
55m
(180ft)
 A wide easy trail providing access to the Peak Chair.
Paleface Trail
CLOSED
20-30
0.6 km
(0.37 mi)
58m
(190 ft)
 An easy trail that offers a great introduction to alpine flowers and old growth forest. Beautiful views and resting places.
Glacier Lookout Trail
CLOSED
60
1 km
(0.6 mi)
85 m
(247 ft)
See the powers of glacial erosion.
Glacial Connector
CLOSED
20 (one-way)
1.9 km
(1.2 mi)
80 m
(262 ft)
 Views of the glacier. Provides an alternative route from/to Little Whistler.
Ridge Lookout
CLOSED
30-35
0.8 km
(0.49 mi)
68m
(223 ft)
 Short, steep hike.
Spectacular view.
High Note Trail
CLOSED
3-4 hours (loop)
5.1km
(3.2mi)
258m
(902ft)
 Enjoy stunning views of Black Tusk and Cheakamus Lake and then return to the Roundhouse Lodge via the Musical Bumps trail.
Note: total distance from Peak to Roundhouse Lodge via Musical Bumps trail is 9.4km (5.8mi)
Harmony Lake Trail and Loop
CLOSED
60-90
2.5 km
(1.55 mi) to Lake
130 m
(426 ft)
 Alpine forests, lakes and expansive views. Look for marmots.
Harmony Meadows
CLOSED
30-60
1.1 km
(0.68 mi)
80 m
(262 ft)
 Views of Fitzsimmons Valley and Harmony Lakes.
Harmony Ridge Trail
CLOSED
30 (one-way)
1.1 km
(0.6 mi)
150 m
(495 ft)
A wide track along the ridge offers views of the Symphony Amphitheatre and Flute Summit.
T-Bar Trail
CLOSED
20 mins (one-way)
0.6km
(0.37mi)
85m
(279ft)
 A steep trail connecting Glacier Lookout Trail to Pika's Traverse.
Musical Bumps
CLOSED
7-8 hrs
21 km
(13.04 mi) one way to Village
275 m
(902 ft)
 Views of Black Tusk, Cheakamus Glacier and Cheakamus Lake. Please refer to BC Parks hiking maps when hiking within Garabaldi Provincial Park.
Little Whistler Trail
CLOSED
1.5-2 hrs
2.3 km
(1.4 mi)
270 m
(885 ft)
 Impressive view of Black Tusk. Glacier itself is closed to all traffic.
Burnt Stew
CLOSED
40
(one-way)
1.7 km
(1.05 mi)
130 m
(427 ft)
 Alternate connector to Musical Bumps. Views of Fitzsimmons Valley.
Peak Road
CLOSED
45
(one-way)
0.9 km
(0.6 MI)
85 m
(278 ft)
 High alpine panoramic views (may be closed due to snowpack). Glacier itself is closed to all traffic.
Peak Scramble
CLOSED 
45-90
(one-way)
1.1 km
(0.68 MI)
400 m
(1316 ft)
 Shale rock, steep faces, glacial views.
Note: see the Alpine Guides Bureau at the top of Whistler Mountain for maps and advice.
Pika's Traverse
CLOSED
1.5 - 2 hours
(one-way)
2.3km
(1.43mi)
270m
(885ft)
 A mountain road offering great views and leading to the Harmony Tea Hut.
Matthew's Traverse
CLOSED
45
(one-way)
0.9km
(0.6mi)
80m
(262ft)
 Enjoy panoramic views along this mountain road leading from the Peak to the Harmony Tea Hut.