Brandywine Falls is one of the most popular stops on the Sea to Sky Highway near Whistler. It is a short and easy hike to the spectacular 70-metre-tall (230-foot) falls which cascade over volcanic rocks into a deep canyon. I live nearby in Squamish and visited the falls countless times. The falls are great in …
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The Whistler Train Wreck hike is one of the most popular short trails in Whistler, and it’s easy to see why. The star attraction is the graffiti-covered train cars, abandoned since the 1950s. But the forest scenery and picturesque suspension bridge along the way also add to the beauty. I live just down the road …
With tons of hikes in Whistler to choose from, the Rainbow Falls Loop is a bit under-the-radar. It’s a short and easy trail to a charming little waterfall that includes several different viewpoints. I love this trail for a quick walk in the woods mostly just locals enjoy. This guide to the Rainbow Falls Loop …
The view from Tunnel Bluffs in Lions Bay is spectacular. The hike takes you to an open bluff with an incredible view of Howe Sound. As a Squamish local, I’ve hiked all over the Sea to Sky area, and I think the Tunnel Bluffs hike has one of the best views around. I’ve hiked this …
Heads up: As of April 2024, the wooden bridge across the south end of Brohm Lake is closed indefinitely because it is rotted and unsafe. Unfortunately, this means that loop hikes at Brohm Lake are no longer possible. See the map below to plan your bridge-less route. As a Squamish local, I’ve done the Brohm …
I’ve lived in Squamish for a few years now, but before I moved here, I hiked in Squamish all the time. I’ve done tons of hikes near Squamish so I’ve put together a list of the best hikes in Squamish. Between hiking trails, mountain biking trails, and dirt bike trails, there are literally hundreds of …
There are two ways to hike the Ozette Loop in Olympic National Park. The first is as a day hike, which takes 4-5 hours. But I prefer the second way – as a backpacking trip. That way you get to camp on wilderness beaches and really savor the scenery. The Ozette Loop is gorgeous! I …
Mount Crumpit is one of my favourite hikes in Squamish. As a local, I’ve hiked it countless times. It never disappoints since it has great views from the top and involves a walk through a beautiful forest. You can hike it year-round, and it only takes a few hours so it has a great effort …
If you’re visiting Pinnacles National Park in California, the first thing you’ll read about is the Bear Gulch Cave Trail. It’s a popular hike and one of the top things to do in the park. Happiest Outdoors contributor Rasika and her husband hiked this trail in October 2021 and found it to be an unforgettable …
Just because it’s winter, doesn’t mean you need to stop hiking. Since it can be tough to find trails without snow, I’ve put together the an absolutely enormous list of snow-free hikes in Vancouver for you. These are trails in Vancouver that you can hike year round… and there’s over 120 of them! I’ve got …