British Columbia · Hiking

Heart Burn

An out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada.

1.8 mi
round trip
2,035 ft
climb
6,125 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Heart Burn is an out-and-back trail, 1.8 miles each way (3.5 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada. It runs between about 4,130 ft and 6,120 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,280 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Whistler Village, about 2.8 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Horstman Peak, Blackcomb Peak and The Spearhead. For camping, Riverside Resort Campground and Russet Lake Campgrounds are within about 6 miles. There are 19 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

  • NearbyBlackcomb Peak Route · Marmot Trail · Alpine Walk

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Blackcomb Peak RoutePhoto: Ruth Hartnup from Vancouver, Canada, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

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~5 min drive

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Wedge Couloir Route

~9 min drive

Expert alpine couloir scramble with high exposure and loose terrain.

Decker Loop

~3 min drive

Accessible 2.3-mile out-and-back trail with moderate scrambling terrain.

Marmot Trail

~2 min drive

Short out-and-back alpine hike with marmot viewing opportunities.

Big Burn

~2 min drive

Easy 2.4-mile out-and-back through recovering burn forest in BC.

Green Lake Loop

~6 min drive

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Trespasser

~5 min drive

Short out-and-back trail with moderate terrain and accessible mountain access.

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Heart Burn for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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