Whistler, British Columbia
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Top Backpacking Spots in and near Whistler
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Whistler, British Columbia
Camp Out at Elfin Lakes Hut
15 mi / 1900 ft gainThe cabin at Elfin Lakes is a beautiful well maintained shelter in the heart of the Garibaldi Provincial Park. It is nuzzled between two lakes (one for drinking water, and the other a swimming hole), and the Gargoyle Peaks. The cabin itself is fully stocked with 8 gas burners, tables, a fireplac...Read more -
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, British Columbia
Backpack to Lake Lovely Water
3.76.24 mi / 3714 ft gainThis adventure is one of the best kept secrets in the Whistler area, let alone, British Columbia. The trailhead for Lake Lovely Water is located on the west side of the Squamish River. There is no road access to the trailhead so you need to cross the river via boat. Make reservations with the jet...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 -
Squamish-Lillooet C, British Columbia
Snowshoe Joffre Lakes
6.2 mi / 1312.3 ft gainThe Canadian west coast mountains around Whistler BC receive over thirty feet of snow each winter. This area is well known for epic skiing and snowboarding, and it's also a really fun place to go snowshoeing. Here's a winter version of the incredible Joffre Lakes adventure (see my profile to read...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 -
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 -
Squamish-Lillooet C, British Columbia
Backpack to Semaphore Lakes
3.1 mi / 1000 ft gainHow does a series of sparkling blue alpine lakes, beautiful mountains, a huge waterfall, glacier and uncrowded camping sound to you? For me, the area around Semaphore Lakes has been one of my favorite destinations for quite a while. It has some of the best camping you could hope for, and two incr...Read more