Near Into the Mystic and Lord of the Squirrels Loop
Enjoy the series of small lakes along the top of the loop
Near Into the Mystic and Lord of the Squirrels Loop
Flowy alpine trails along the top of the loop

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Into the Mystic and Lord of the Squirrels Loop

5.0 (1 Rating)
A great loop with sensational alpine access on fun trails.
14.5
mi
Distance
4,830
ft
Gain
strenuous
Difficulty
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Access Issues
This is a shared use trail popular with mountain bikers! They are a lovely bunch and happy to share the trail, but make sure to give them right-of-way downhill.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
14.47mi
Distance
4,830ft
Elevation Gain
4,830ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
5,880ft
High Point
1,948ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Follow the Rainbow-Sproat Flank Trail from the parking lot to a junction with South Flank. Start your long ascent on a series of ledges on the Lord of the Squirrels. Your efforts up the sometimes steep, sometimes manageable trail will be rewarded with frequent views of the valley below. Upon breaking into the alpine section along on the upper section of Lord of the Squirrels and On the Rocks, you are treated to expansive views of the Whistler valley and across to Garibaldi Provincial Park. Hike the winding trail along a series of alpine lakes and be sure to take a break and enjoy the meadows!After this, you'll turn onto Into the Mystic and drop into the forest. This trail is a long descent back to Rainbow-Sproat Flank Trail which you can then follow back to the trailhead to complete your hike.

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