the whistler train wreck

Alison_EDB

The hike to the train wreck is worth the trip itself! If you stick to the railway the walk is super quick, but if you duck off into the forest along the river bank you'll get beautiful views of the river as you walk a lovely, leisurely trail. A little tough to find if you don't know where you're going but some helpful locals have left small signs to keep you on track. And if you're following the tracks, watch for when the railway ties turn from wood to concrete - you'll find the wreck on the left in the woods. Don't turn back after checking out the first cars, there are more further down the path. The train cars serve as a canvass for some really awesome artwork and wicked bike runs. It's pretty crazy just to imagine how they all came to land where they are, and to see the way the forest has evolved around it all. Definitely worth the walk!

Simoncouillard

A true work of art, the view of these train wrecks emerging from the wood is worth the 10-30min walk. It seems like you could also easily go down and have a dip in the river.Indications are easy to find on whistler hiatus' website. Take the 2.50$ bus #1 or 2 SOUTH bound from whistler and ask to be dropped off nearest to the olive market.

123HJ

Easy hike - more like a walk. Great hike for the whole family. Short and interesting enough to keep kids entertained. Great river views and the the "art" on the train wrecks change often. The only challenge is doing a little research ahead of time so you know where you are going - the trail isn't the well marked.

FoodCritic604

Really cute little,adventure to bring kids. They get so pumped to see the train. Its a easy walk to bring the grandparents as well. They love seeing the grandkids get so over joyed by the train. Just make sure you walk safe and watch your steps. To the punks who go to party, please keep it down a notch or please find some where else to bring the party. Families enjoy this hike and please dont take that away.

DanniellS

If your after a nice easy walk with something fun and interesting at the end then this is it, the hike was toughly 5km for the return trip and the trains and artwork very interesting!

LanceW30

My family hiked along the trail. The trail was easy to moderate in difficulty; we had my young grandson in along in a harness. The pathetic wasn't well marked in some spots. The views were amazing and the graffiti art was very good.

Raylan6

Situated behind a market of food, the path leads to a train having gone off the rails at the end of the 50s. Completely full of graffiti, cars are not more than of the carcass of metal. All the route to go is there interesting except that there should be a little more bulletin boards to find itself there because we speak about a walk of at least one hour(o'clock) only to go on the site of the derailmen

rbbrno

During my Whistler one day visit there were lot of clouds and drizzle => therefore I decided to try this trail. I went with public bus 1 to the stop "Cheakamus Crossing" (also bus #2 going there; 1-3 bus services each hour). The bus journey takes about 20-25 minutes. After going out from the bus I didnt find the correct beginning of the trail immediately, my map was not accurate. The 1st kilometer is quite boring, then it changes...you are going between train track and beautiful turquoise river...you will find here also small waterfall. The 7 train wreck cars are interesting to see, nature is really gorgeous. You will meet some other tourists on the way.

realhousewifebc

This hike can be a little tricky to find. Try to print out some good directions before going. Pick a nice day, wear comfy clothes and footwear and go for it. This is not a difficult hike but it is a little easy to get off track. Pardon the pun! Pick a day and time when there will be other hikers out and about and ask if you're uncertain where you are. Don't miss views of the river, which are breathtaking. When you get to the train wreck it is really something you will never forget. It is something very unique to Whistler and not something you will ever do anywhere else. Older kids will think this is really cool. Younger kids, unless seasoned hikers, might get tuckered out before getting there. I would say, to the best of my recollection, the hike in from the start of the trail was about 45 minutes.

Flatwhite2012

What an amazing (and not easy to find) find! It was by word of mouth we sought out this unusual and eerily beautiful woodland wreck. The river that runs by it is spectacular and has glacial colours that seem out of place in summer. Worth the effort to seek it out (read the review of one of the street artists, after the fact - nice one Kups)

KevinMiller1956

It's an unofficial hike (no signage) because you have to cross the CP Rail line in the forest and walk along the line for very short distances twice. Excellent directions and description at http://whistlerhiatus.com and other websites. Very popular ... we were the first ones doing it today, but we met ~20 people going in as we were coming out.The walk itself was very nice, generally in the forest along the fast-moving Cheakamus River (lots of rapids and mini falls) with great views. The excellent parts are the very unique train wreck ruins (1957) at 2K in -- very artistic graffiti -- and the people-built mountain bike park and singletrack trail. We walked the MTB singletrack 300m beyond the last of the 7 wrecked train cars, but then turned around because we didn't want to walk "forever".

HaleyJo09

We checked out this short hike because it sounded unique and easy with our kids. This it was; however, the actual wreck, as is to be expected, is graffitied, but is also filthy and it is obvious people camp/sleep there (like a homeless area/bike park- weird). My 9 y.o. girls thought it was ok. Views along the river were lovely. Walking along railroad tracks, esp. as a train zips by, not so much.

353amandas353

This was an awesome surprise in the middle of the forest! Not what I was expecting at all! After a hike down the rail way tracks keep you eyes out for the train wreck on the right hand side of the tracks it easy to miss! But once you find them you will be blown away by the artwork painted onto these train cars! A MUST SEE for sure! Watch out for bears!

LizM810

Some brilliant graffiti murals. And the eerie contrast of nature to these hulking, rusting wrecks is spell-biding.

KristynaV

This was a great family hike - took us an hour and a half there and back at a very leisurely pace. The trail could be marked a bit better and it does run adjacent to the tracks in a couple of places but overall easy to follow and the beautiful grafitti-covered train cars at the end of the journey is well worth the jaunt. Do take the time to check out the view points along the way, we enjoyed watching the kayakers tackle the white water rapids.