British Columbia · Hiking

Marmot Trail

1.3 mi
round trip
1,363 ft
climb
6,668 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Marmot Trail is an out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada. It runs between about 6,190 ft and 6,670 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,110 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 2.9 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 17 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.

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

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Decker Loop

~3 min drive

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~1 min drive

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

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Conditions and forecast

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

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