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Rainbow Falls Trailhead – Rainbow Falls loop from Whistler

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Canada

British Columbia

Area C (Pemberton Valley/Mount Currie/D'Arcy)

Rainbow Falls Trailhead – Rainbow Falls loop from Whistler

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Rainbow Falls Trailhead – Rainbow Falls loop from Whistler

03:35

12.4km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.14 km

Rainbow Park at Alta Lake

Highlight • Beach

Rainbow Park is the largest park on the shores of Alta Lake. Access to this bustling park is via Alta Lake Road.
The park features several wooden buildings that once …

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4.82 km

Rainbow Falls Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Rainbow Falls Trailhead is not only the starting point for the short round trip hike to Rainbow Falls, but also for some long hikes into the backcountry. At the …

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5.38 km

Rainbow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Rainbow Falls is a rushing small waterfall that you can reach via a short hike with some minor elevation gain. If you want to stretch your legs a bit, why …

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5.57 km

Rainbow Lake Trail & Rainbow Falls Loop Junction

Highlight • Trail

At this junction, you decide whether to take the short round trip to Rainbow Falls, which takes about an hour, or to venture into the backcountry for a longer adventure. …

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5.81 km

21 Mile Creek Flank Trail Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The river rushes along under a wooden bridge with an impressive amount of water. Just take a short break and enjoy the cool drops of water.

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6.30 km

Binty's Trail is a segment of the Rainbow Falls loop. At least you can choose this small trail, because it is by no means the only option (Bob's Rebob runs parallel), but a very nice one with small wooden bridges.

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9.42 km

River of Golden Dreams Portage Railway Crossing

Highlight • River

12.1 km

Florence-Petersen-Park

Highlight • Rest Area

On the edge of Whistler's shopping street, you'll find this little city park with pretty wooden benches and cute sculptures. A stroll through it is well worth it.

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

3.28 km

1.21 km

240 m

139 m

Surfaces

5.17 km

3.54 km

2.51 km

972 m

119 m

100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

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Sunday 12 July

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13 %

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Rainbow Falls Trailhead – Rainbow Falls loop from Whistler

Rainbow Park at Alta Lake

Rainbow Falls Trailhead

Rainbow Falls

Rainbow Lake Trail & Rainbow Falls Loop Junction

21 Mile Creek Flank Trail Bridge

Binty's Trail

River of Golden Dreams Portage Railway Crossing

Florence-Petersen-Park

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