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2,277 ft
Distance
268 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:07:45
Avg time
237 ft
Altitude change
2,313 ft
Altitude min
2,551 ft
Altitude max
2,313 ft
Altitude start
2,549 ft
Altitude end
10.4%
Grade
-15.9%
Grade max
36.7%
Grade min
1,575 ft
Distance climb
371 ft
Distance down
331 ft
Distance flat
00:07:45
Avg time

Rainbow Falls Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Westside - Rainbow
    Whistler, British Columbia
  • AKA
    Lower 27 Switchbacks
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 80 in Snowshoeing
  • Global Ranking
    #73013 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #48864 in E-Biking
    • #72193 in Trail Running
    • #2297 in Hiking
    • #1230 in Snowshoeing
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Resort Municipality of Whistler

Really fun as a downhill, especially for improving intermediate riders. Lots of fun switchbacks. It can be tricky to find the entrance for those riders who have never done it before. Popular dog walk and short hike trail.

Access Info

Coming from the South on 27 Switchbacks, and just a couple hundred meters after crossing 21 Mile Bridge, you will see a trail entrance on the right to the black diamond trail called Binty's. Continue past that not even a minute and you'll see the entrance to Lower Twenty Seven Switchbacks. Rainbow Hiking Trail Parking Lot, north end.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 rides
  • 16.9 km average
6 Months
  • 101 rides
  • 23.6 km avg distance
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  • 1,044 rides
  • Last: Aug 4, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Rainbow Falls Loop

        ▼ Where is Rainbow Falls Loop located?
        Rainbow Falls Loop is located in Westside - Rainbow, Whistler, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Westside - Rainbow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.13192, -122.98631.
        ▼ How hard is Rainbow Falls Loop?
        Rainbow Falls Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Rainbow Falls Loop?
        Rainbow Falls Loop has 268 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,313 ft to 2,551 ft.
        ▼ Is Rainbow Falls Loop a point to point trail?
        Rainbow Falls Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is Rainbow Falls Loop?
        Rainbow Falls Loop is 2,277 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Rainbow Falls Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Rainbow Falls Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Rainbow Falls Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Rainbow Falls Loop are:
        • July (538 activities)
        • June (183 activities)
        • August (116 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Rainbow Falls Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Rainbow Falls Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Rainbow Falls Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Rainbow Falls Loop. The trail is 2,277 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Rainbow Falls Loop?
        Rainbow Falls Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 5,058 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,438 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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