Mt Washington Alpine Resort
Hiking at Mt Washington
Hiking Trail Information
Access hiking trails on the slopes of Mount Washington for a different perspective on the terrain! Pack for a day of hiking and enjoy the surrounding views of Strathcona Park and the Salish Sea. Experience the stunning beauty of our natural environment, offering a plethora of flora and fauna to familiarize yourself with along the way.
Trails Accessible from the Alpine Lodge Base (hike up to the top, free access):
Trails Accessible from the top of Eagle Chair (Scenic Ticket access required):
Pack sunscreen, a hat, sun protective clothing, sunglasses, bug spray and snacks such as trail mix. Wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to encounter various rugged terrain. Bring plenty of water, as no water locations are on the mountain throughout your journey. Refill stations are available within the Alpine Lodge.
Trails Accessible from the Alpine Lodge Base (hike up to the top, free access):
- Giv'r
- Linton's
- Finger Access Road to Finger Trail (multi-use for XC)
- Great Big View
Trails Accessible from the top of Eagle Chair (Scenic Ticket access required):
- Top of the World
- West Ridge Summit
Pack sunscreen, a hat, sun protective clothing, sunglasses, bug spray and snacks such as trail mix. Wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to encounter various rugged terrain. Bring plenty of water, as no water locations are on the mountain throughout your journey. Refill stations are available within the Alpine Lodge.
NEW
The Bike Park is open daily
Blue Hammer, Riptide Ridge and Upper Helter Skelter are now open! The entrance of Back in Black is closed as we work on rebuiling old wooden features. There is a new entrance off Highway 19 for the time being. Thank you for respecting closures, riding safely and following the Responsibility Code! Trail Crew is working to have more trails open for you soon.
Trail
Status
Difficulty
Info
Memory Lane
Distance: 0.7km
CLOSED
Short trail with a series of benches to honour the lives of staff, family and friends.
Top of the World
Distance: 1.0km
CLOSED
Enjoy this spectacular sea to sky panorama from the peak of the mountain.
Linton's Trail
Distance: 2.1km
CLOSED
There are some rough and rugged sections. Following the famous ski run, Linton's Trail provides great, awe-inspiring views of Strathcona Park and Mt. Albert Edward. The trail is marked with RED FLAGS.
West Summit Ridge
Distance: 4.3km
CLOSED
This trail winds through West Basin and then peaks at little Mount Washington before descending through alpine meadows. The trail is completed at the bottom of the ridge and requires hikers to return back to the eagle unload Trail marked with BLUE FLAGS.
Finger Trail
Distance: 7.5km
CLOSED
This trail can be accessed without a chair lift ride, however, a waiver and free pass need to be picked up at the Alpine Lodge prior to entering the bike park.
The mountain's signature XC trail, delivering challenging terrain and providing unparalleled views of Strathcona Provincial Park. Steeper grades with more difficult obstacles offer riders a natural progression to more advanced XC skills.
Great Big View
Distance: 0.3km
CLOSED
Multi-use trail overlooking the Raven Lodge and providing spectacular views of the Strathcona Park.
Finger Access Road
Distance: 1.6km
CLOSED
Multi-use trail and access road for our XC trails on the far west of our trail network. This is our main multi-use trail access for our Finger trail.
Giv'r Trail
Distance: 1.1km
SCHEDULED
It's steep up and steep down, the most challenging way to get to the peak. Trail marked with YELLOW tape.
Flora & Fauna
Wildlife and more!
Mount Washington is committed to preserving and enhancing the natural resources that are at the core of what makes our location so special. Working with organizations such as The Marmot Recovery Foundation, are causes near and dear to our hearts.
Mount Washington is such a special place. We have a long history of being good stewards of the land on which we operate, but we wanted to take another step to help improve our environment.
The Daily Dispatch
Maps, Lift Status, & More Info
View the trail map, lift status, weather and trail reports, GPS tracking, events, and more on our brand new App! Search "Mountain Washington Alpine Resort" in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store to download!
If you want to track your days, runs, speed, or vertical this season then you need to download our Mount Washington Resort app from Google Play or iTunes.
Mobile AppIf you want to track your days, runs, speed, or vertical this season then you need to download our Mount Washington Resort app from Google Play or iTunes.
Weather
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Now 5:50 AM - 2025-07-12
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Humidity: 97%
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H: 15°
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Tue
H: 19°
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