Mountain Biking

Whistler Olympic Park Mountain Biking Family Summer

Park Hours

  • 10 am - 6 pm 

Park Season

  • June 9 - September 18 (Open 7 days a week)         

Madeley Creek Loop

The Madeley Loop trail follows one of our most popular cross-country ski routes. This loop is on rolling terrain in a beautiful coastal forest.

Distance     6 km
Duration     30 min - 1.5 hr
Physical Difficulty     Easy/Moderate
Technical Difficulty     Easy/Moderate
Signage     Madeley Loop

Directions:

  • From the Visitor Centre go right toward the ski jump (200m)
  • At the jumps turn right again and go under the bridge (150m)
  • Right again just past the bridge (500m)
  • Cross another bridge at the jumps turn right again and go under the bridge (750m)
  • At the bottom of the hill turn right onto Madeley Creek Loop trail
  • Once you have completed the loop return to the Visitor Centre using the same signs you followed 

Biathlon Loop

The Biathlon trail follows the Olympic Biathlete trails. This loops is a rollercoaster ride with some fast descents and short steep climbs. There are also some nice viewpoints along the trail.

Distance     5 km
Duration     20 - 40 min
Physical Difficulty     Moderate
Technical Difficulty     Moderate
Signage     Biathlon Loop Signs

Directions:

  • From the Visitor Centre go left toward the cross-country stadium on the self guided interpretive trail
  • At the Biathlon stadium continue under the bridge at the far end of the Biathlon range
  • Stay left and follow the loop around, staying left the whole time
  • Return to Visitor Centre by following the self guided interpretive trail back

Alexander Falls

The Alexander Falls trail follows a section of the Madeley Loop trail to the Callaghan Country base. It then follows the paved access road for approximately 500m to Alexander Falls Forest Service Site. This site provides great views of the falls from a large viewing platform. The site also has picnic facilities and washrooms.

Distance     4 km
Duration     30 - 45 min
Physical Difficulty     Easy/Moderate
Technical Difficulty     Easy/Moderate
Signage     Alexander Falls

Directions:

  • Follow directions to Madeley Creek Loop Trail 
  • At the bottom of the hill continue straight across the bridge 
  • Follow signage to Alexander Falls Trail
  • Return to Whistler Olympic Park Visitor Centre by following the same route you took to depart

Madeley Lake Loop

The Madeley Lake Loop is an 11 km extension of the Madeley Creek Loop. This loop follows the Norwegian Woods trail up to Madeley Lake and then back down on the Madeley Creek Forest Service Road. The route climbs 160 metres for a rewarding view of the lake and beautiful alpine scenery. The return is a fast downhill roll with a couple of small climbs.

Distance     17 km
Duration     1 - 2.5 hr
Physical Difficulty     Moderate/Challenging
Technical Difficulty     Easy/Moderate
Signage     Madeley Lake

Directions:

  • Follow directions to Madeley Creek Loop Trail 
  • Follow Madeley Creek Loop trail for approximately 1.5km and turn right onto Norwegian Woods Trail
  • Continue up to Madeley Lake
  • Return from Madeley Lake and turn right onto Madeley Road
  • Follow Madeley Road to Madeley Creek Loop trail.
  • Once you have completed the loop return to Whistler Olympic Park Visitor Centre by following the same route you took to depart   

Whistler Enduro

Challenge yourself with this local Classic.

Distance     92 km
Duration     4 - 6 hr
Physical Difficulty     Very Challenging
Technical Difficulty     Moderate
Signage     From km 25

Directions:

  • From Whistler village take the Valley Trail under Highway 99 toward Whistler Valley Gold Course.
  • From Gold Course parking lot follow Valley Trail south, through Alta Vista to Lakeside Park. 
  • Carry on past Wayside Park and Alpha Lake Park to Highway 99.
  • Cross Highway 99, enter Bayshores neighbourhood, follow the Valley Trail up Cheakamus Way, to Millars Pond Park.
  • From the south-east corner of Millars Pond Park take the Valley Trail south through the Spring Creek neighbourhood.
  • Follow the new Valley Trail to Cheakamus Crossing (2010 Athlete's Village) (Km 10)
  • Just before entrance to the Athletes' Village bear right on the road to basalt quarry. 
  • Follow this paved road south past the capped landfill site
  • On the south side of the capped landfill watch for the road on the right to "Jane Lakes". 
  • Directly at this road is the trailhead to 5 kilometers of new trail to the Cal-Cheak Recreation Site. 
  • After a couple of kilometers you will go through a series of tight switchbacks then cross a creek to a forestry road. 
  • Turn right, down the hill, to a bridge over the Cheakamus River. 
  • After the bridge, follow the trail until you can see Highway 99. 
  • Bear right and follow the road to Highway 99 and cross to the Callaghan Valley Forest Service Road. (Km 16)
  • Follow the Callaghan Valley Forest Service road to the 5 km marker and then to the Canadian Snowmobiles base. 
  • At this point veer right on the road that heads up the hill continue up the hill. (Km 21) 
  • You will come to a yellow gate where the road splits
  • Whistler Olympic Park signage begins. Pass the gate and take the right fork. 
  • Follow this trail until you reach the ski jump parking lot
  • Continue to the Visitor Centre following the self-guided interpretive trail.  (Km 25)
  • From the Visitor Centre complete the Madeley Lake Loop (Km 42)
  • Return to the Visitor Centre and retrace your route back to Whistler Village. (Finish!  Km 92)

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