Valley Trail — Local services in Whistler Resort Municipality

Trail Series, Part 34 “Bicycle, bicycle, bicycle. I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle. I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike. I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like.” Queen

Does riding a bike while in the mountains sound appealing, but the part that involves barreling down bumpy terrain that makes your teeth chatter, maybe not so much? Well not to worry, ‘cuz we’ve got you covered!

There just happens to be approximately 50 km of trails in and around the Whistler Village that are easily navigated (and numerous opportunities to rent your bike and safety equipment).

We began our journey in Whistler Village and rode the Valley Trail on our visits to Lost Lake, Green Lake, Alta Lake, Nita Lake, and Alpha Lake, while enjoying views of the mountains that seemed to surround us on all sides.

This trail is mostly flat, is maintained in excellent fashion, displays clear directional signage throughout, and nearly all of its sections are paved. While there are some hills to contend with, none of them should discourage riders of any ability level (or those with mobility issues).

This is a great opportunity to meander off the beaten path and explore some of the nuances of the Whistler Village area, with numerous food or beverage provisions available throughout your self-directed journey.

In keeping with Canadian tradition, we were careful to pack an “Oh Henry!” bar as part of our emergency rations (which we finally consumed given that none of our adventures this week involved a search and rescue team).

And that’s…Henry’s...

Valley Trail is a beautiful, peaceful spot to get outside. The trails are well-kept and easy to follow, surrounded by trees and nature. Great for walking, running, or just enjoying some fresh air away...

Mi trail favorito de whistler, es un buen conector que te facilita llegar a todos los lagos cercanos a whistler village, facil de llegar a lost lake, rainbow park, alta lake, Nita lake, y alpha lake, si vas a whistler definitivamente no puedes dejar pasar los oportunidad de dar un paseo en bicicleta alrededor de las villas de whistler, con facil acceso a cada uno de los lagos y te puedes encontrar con increíbles vistas a lo...