Rainbow Lake
Date July 29th 2026
Distance: 23km 920m 14.5 miles,3021 ft,
(stats reflect distance to Rainbow Pass just past the lake itself)
My second time to Rainbow Lake. I first hiked to Rainbow Lake and onward to Gin Peak five years ago when I was just visiting Whistler from Washington.
Rainbow Lake in itself is a pretty straightforward hike. There are a couple ways to access Rainbow Lake, but I opted to go from Alta Lake Rd.
No swimming at the lake as this is the RMOW watershed.
The meadows just past the lake were absolutely stunning.
Other objectives to extend your hike could include: Gin Peak, Rainbow Mountain, connecting to Lord of the Squirrels to make a loop.
