A scenic, car-free ride linking lakes, forests, and art along Whistler’s winding Valley Trail.
Distance
3km –40km
Terrain
Paved separated greenway, hardpacked trails
There’s over 40km of Valley Trail to explore in Whistler. The route is great for cyclists, walkers, and runners.
My favourite route, the Golden Dreams Loop takes you to Green Lake, and Alta Lake. For a Five-Lake tour, add on Lost, Nita and Alpha Lakes!
Watch for kayakers on the River of Golden Dreams, visit the Rainbow Park Lodge cabins, and enjoy public art along the trail — look for giant ravens near Whistler Golf Course, an old car and giant chairs in Alta Lake Park.
Route
- Whistler Village to Green Lake
- Follow the River of Golden Dreams
- Out-and-back to Rainbow Park
- Optional: extend to Lost Lake, Nita Lake, and Alpha Lake
Highlights
- Green Lake
- Alta Lake and Rainbow Park
- River of Golden Dreams
- Art along the way
“One of those rare rides where you can just keep going — and it keeps getting better.” ~ Colleen
navigation tools
- View this ride on the Google map
- View this ride on RidewithGPS
Useful Links
- Whistler Valley Trail map available at Village Host kiosk
- Mountain Biking: for the more adventurous there are many mountain bike trails
- Route ideas from Whistler Tourism
- For a multi-modal trip, ride the Sea to Sky Trail down to Function Junction for coffee and return to Whistler by bus! Buses have bike racks with room for two bikes how to load your bike onto the rack and a link to the Whistler Bus Schedule
