Sight guide · Whistler · Canada
Visiting Train Wreck Trail
A short forest walk south of the village leads over a suspension bridge across the Cheakamus River to several boxcars left in the woods after a 1956 derailment.
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Photo: Clarisse Baudot, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Train Wreck Trail is a nature spot in Function Junction, Whistler. Allow 1–1.5 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Nature
- Area
- Function Junction
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, photo spot, outdoors and off the beaten path
- Best months
- July–September
About Train Wreck Trail
A short forest walk south of the village leads over a suspension bridge across the Cheakamus River to several boxcars left in the woods after a 1956 derailment. The cars have since been covered in colourful graffiti and are surrounded by mountain-bike features.
Tip: Combine it with a coffee and pastry in Function Junction, at the trailhead end of town.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–1.5 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Function Junction.
Best time to visit Train Wreck Trail
Train Wreck Trail is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- August: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- July: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- September: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Whistler has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Train Wreck Trail is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Whistler Blackcomb ski resort and Peak 2 Peak Gondola.
- No. 11 of the 16 sights in our Whistler things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Whistler.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Whistler.
- A family favourite in Whistler with kids.
If you like Train Wreck Trail
- Whistler Blackcomb ski resort — Whistler Village, Full day
- Peak 2 Peak Gondola — Whistler Blackcomb, 1–3 hours with time at the top
- Cloudraker Skybridge and summer alpine trails — Whistler Blackcomb, Half a day
- Village Stroll and Olympic Plaza — Whistler Village, 1–2 hours
Staying near Train Wreck Trail
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Train Wreck Trail?
Plan 1–1.5 hours.
+Is Train Wreck Trail free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Train Wreck Trail?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Combine it with a coffee and pastry in Function Junction, at the trailhead end of town.
+Do I need to book Train Wreck Trail in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Train Wreck Trail good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Whistler. Whistler is very family-friendly: ski schools for children from toddler age, car-free streets, lakes with beaches and docks in summer, and easy walks and bike paths.