Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

Whistler Mountain Bike Park

Photo by Robin O'Neill

Whistler Mountain Bike Park offers more than 5,000 vertical feet of lift-serviced, gravity-fed riding across four zones and 80+ km of trails, from beginner-friendly greens to expert double-black descents.

Opened in 1999 with the Fitzsimmons Zone, the park has spent more than 25 years shaping the future of gravity mountain biking and is widely regarded as one of the world’s most iconic lift-accessed bike parks.

Whistler Mountain Bike Park is located on the unceded shared territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation and the Lil̓wat7úl Nation.

Opening day: May 15, 2026
Closing day: October 12, 2026

Number of Trails:

130+

Highest Elevation:

2,182 m (net descent: 1,529 m)

Trails:

easy: 10
intermediate: 55
difficult: 35
extra difficult: 27 (Pro-line: 6)

Getting Here & Trail Access

Driving to Whistler along the aptly-named Sea-to-Sky Highway is one of the most breathtaking journeys you'll ever take.

Towering snow-capped mountains, lush green rainforests and fast-flowing, turquoise rivers will be forever etched into your memory while dring the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler. Skylynx and Epic Rides offer daily, frequent shuttle transportation with storiage for bikes from Vancouver to Whistler as well.

Driving Distances & Times:

Vancouver - 120 km (75 mi), 1 hour 30 minutes
Seattle - 350 km (217 mi), 4 hours
Kelowna - 500 km (310 mi), 6 hours

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the closest airport with flights in and out of many international destinations, located two hours south of Whistler.

Floatplane service with Harbour Air also connects Whistler to Victoria and Vancouver from May to October. Or a private helicopter charter can get you direct to Whistler from YVR.

Trails at the Whistler Mountain Bike Park can be accessed by purchasing a lift ticket.

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