The Very Unique Whistler Train Wreck Trail

I highly recommend heading over to the Train Wreck Trail for any visitor to Whistler. It is a short drive from the resort and a quick easy hike. While we typically pass on easy hikes, this is more than just a walk in the woods. It is a playground. And a unique visual treat. Get ready to be wowed.

We found the trailhead and parking lot pretty easily although several comments on AllTrails said they missed it. There was plenty of parking with fairly quick turnover in case you find it full. The trail starts through the woods and takes you to a beautiful modern suspension bridge. Shortly after that you will find yourself immersed in a beautiful outdoor art gallery of sorts. You really have to see it yourself. Your kids will love this place because they can climb inside and on top of the colorful graffiti-covered train cars. You will love it for the art and great photo ops! 

Take your time exploring. What are those ramps for? So cool, right? Did you find all seven boxcars? The last two are not so obvious. Signs were posted warning about bears but we did not see any.

Expect one to two hours for this outing. Of course, it depends on if you find the trailhead right away and how long you want to explore. The hike took about 20-minutes each way with some patches of ice and snow in April.

What to bring? Your camera of course. And, you may want to bring snowshoes if there is a lot of snow.