Hiking Whistler Blackcomb.
2 MOUNTAINS & 50+ KM TO EXPLORE
Ride our chairlifts and gondolas to access trails that wind through a volcanic landscape surrounded by jaw-dropping vistas, ancient glaciers, alpine lakes, and wildflower-filled slopes. In the height of summer, there is over 50km of trails to access, all of which you can connect with the Guinness World Record-breaking PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola on Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.
The PEAK 2 PEAK 360 Experience: your launch pad to our Outer Spaces.
Hours of Operations
Whistler Mountain Opening: June 10th, 2023 - 9:30 AM - 5 PM | Closing: September 3rd, 2023
PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Opening: June 10th, 2023 - 10 AM - 5 PM | Closing: September 10th, 2023
Blackcomb Mountain Opening: June 17th, 2023 - 9:30 AM - 5 PM | Weekends only from - September 16th - September 24th, 2023
TIPS:
Buy tickets beforehand so you can upload early and have trails to yourselves.
Wear proper attire – layer, hiking boots, etc.
Check lift and gondola times and plan accordingly.
Keep your eyes and ears open for wildlife.
Stick to the trails.
Whistler Mountain
Easiest trails
TOP PICK: Whistler Summit Interpretive Walk
Whistler Summit Interpretive
Two loops of single track trail at the top of the Peak Express wind their way around the summit of Whistler Mountain. See incredible views, along with alpine ecosystems and local history storyboards.
Walk Length: 1.6 km (1 mi);
Time Required: 60 minutes
Elevation Change: 30 m (98 ft)
Peak Express Traverse
A gravel trail providing two way access from the Roundhouse Lodge to the Peak Express. Please remain on the trail and avoid walking on the access road.
Length: 0.6 km (0.4 mi);
Time Required: 10 minutes
Elevation Change: 63 m (207 ft)
Spearhead Loop
For those that need to stretch their legs, this is an easy walk connecting Harmony Lake Trail 3 with premium views of Blackcomb Mountain, Garibaldi Provincial Park and the Spearhead Range.
Length: 1.2 km (0.7 mi);
Time Required: 60 minutes
Elevation Change: 20 m (66 ft)
Moderate trails
TOP PICK: Spearhead Loop to Harmony Lake Loop
Harmony Lake Loop
This trail descends through alpine forests while travelling away from the Roundhouse Lodge.
Length: 1.9 km (1.2 mi)
Time Required: 90 minutes
Elevation Change: 120 m (394 ft)
Advanced
TOP PICK: High Note Trail to Half Note Trail on Whistler
Harmony Meadows
This steep trail connects High Note Trail 5 and Harmony Lake Trail 3 with the Roundhouse Lodge. Enjoy the great views of Fitzsimmons Valley and Harmony Lake.
Length: 1.6 km (1 mi);
Time Required: 45 minutes
Elevation Change: 81 m (266 ft)
High Note Trail
The best experience on Whistler Mountain. Starting behind the Inukshuk at the top of the Peak Express chairlift, hikers will enjoy stunning views of Black Tusk and Cheakamus Lake as they descend through rugged terrain that mellows into a rolling course. Loop back to the Roundhouse Lodge by heading north at the trail junction away from Flute Summit and Singing Pass.
Length: 9.4 km (5.8 mi);
Time Required: 4 hours
Elevation Change: 420 m (1378 ft)
Half Note Trail
The Half Note Trail provides a shortened route from the High Note Trail 5 , which connects with Pika’s Traverse 8 back to the Roundhouse Lodge.
Length: 3.2 km (2 mi);
Time Required: 75 minutes
Elevation Change: 136 m (446 ft)
Musical Bumps Trail
Hike to the beautiful Flute Summit as an out-and-back or continue into Garibladi Provincial Park.
Length: 1.5 km (0.9 mi);
Time Required: 3 hours
Elevation Change: 119 m (390 ft)
Pika’s Traverse Road
This mountain road is used to return from the Half Note Trail 6 to the Roundhouse Lodge. There are some steep sections, please remain on the road.
Length: 2.3 km (1.4 mi)
Time Required: 60 minutes
Elevation Change: 272 m (892 ft)
Mathews’ Traverse Road
Enjoy panoramic views along this mountain road to the summit of Whistler Mountain. Do not enter glacier areas.
Length: 0.9 km (0.6 mi)
Time Required: 45 minutes
Elevation Change: 82 m (269 ft)
Blackcomb
Ascent trails
Moderate
Little Burn
The first portion of the Ascent Trails meanders between ski runs up to Base 2 of Blackcomb as a mellow start to the adventure.
Length: 0.8 km (0.5 mi)
Time Required: 30 minutes
Elevation Change: 74 m (243 ft)
Advanced
Big Burn
This second section of the Ascent Trails climbs to the top of the Wizard Express. From here, ticket options allow you to transfer to our lift system for upload or download.
Length: 2 km (1.2 mi)
Time Required: 70 minutes
Elevation Change: 435 m (1472 ft)
Heart Burn
If your legs are able to continue, the last section of trail ascends to the Rendezvous Lodge on Blackcomb through impressive old growth forest and treats you to spectacular views close to the summit.
Length: 3.4 km (2.1 mi)
Time Required: 1 hour 50 minutes
Elevation Change: 667 m (2185 ft)
Alpine
Easiest
Alpine Loop
A gentle walking route that leads away from the Rendezvous Lodge with spectacular views of Fitzsimmons Valley through a sub-alpine forest. This walking trail has excellent photo opportunities and alpine ecosystem storyboards.
Length: 1.4 km (0.9 mi)
Time Required: 30 minutes
Elevation Change: 72 m (236 ft)
Moderate
TOP PICK: Overload Trail to Lakeside Loop on Blackcomb
Overlord Trail
(We recommend our guests use this trail to access the Lakeside Loop for intermediate hikers and Decker Loop for advanced to expert hikers.) Stretching into Garibaldi Provincial Park, this two-way trail is used as the main connecting route to all of Blackcomb Mountain’s hiking. Enjoy a wide variety of rich alpine wildflowers, amazing views of Overlord Glacier and many alpine lakes with glacier runoffs.
Length: 3.7 km (2.3 mi)
Time Required: 60-80 minutes
Elevation Change: 124 m (407 ft)
Tree Line Trail
A short hike through sub-alpine old growth forest with potential wildlife sightings, this trail leads you down to the bottom of 7th Heaven Express from the Overlord Trail 11 . Note: Only open until July 14 while complimentary shuttle bus is running.
Length: 1.2 km (0.7 mi)
Time Required: 17 minutes
Elevation Change: 215 m (705 ft)
Marmot Trail
Recommended for uphill hiking, this out-and-back trail takes you from below the tree line up to the high alpine. Accessed by Overlord Trail 11.
Length: 1.2 km (0.7 mi)
Time Required: 40 minutes
Elevation Change: 183 m (600 ft)
Lakeside Loop
Recommended hiking clockwise, a short climb takes you to a rich area of alpine wildflowers with Blackcomb Lake nestled below the peak of Blackcomb. Finish by descending back to Overlord Trail 11.
Length: 2.2 km (1.4 mi)
Time Required: 40 minutes
Elevation Change: 72 m (236 ft)
Advanced
TOP PICK: Alpine Loop to Overlord Trail to Decker Loop on Blackcomb
Decker Loop
Connecting with Overlord Trail 11, this is a world-class alpine trail and the best hiking experience on Blackcomb Mountain. Start this journey by hiking clockwise up and into Garibaldi Provincial Park with incredible views of ancient mountain peaks, the Overlord Glacier and the Decker Tarn — a glacial alpine lake.
Length: 3.3 km (2.1 mi)
Time Required: 75 minutes
Elevation Change: 214 m (702 ft)