i am wanting to do this hike in one day, taking the gondola up. This route is known as the Musical Bumps. Here there is a new hut, open year-round under construction (as of July 2019 it … After leaving the mountain roads, there is a beautiful trail that will take you all the way to Russet Lake. High Note To Russet Lake. With the 2008 addition of the Peak2Peak Gondola which connects Blackcomb to Whistler, the demand for mountain trails is higher than ever. A trail leads over Flute Summit and Oboe Summit to Singing Pass and then up to the Kees and Claire Hut above Russet Lake. A dozen years ago, you would just have had some rough hiking trails to follow, and not many hikers to follow them. 5 High Note Trail Length: 9.4 km (5.8 mi); 4 hours Elevation Change: 420 m (1378 ft) The best experience on … After camping overnight, we returned to the valley on the Singing Pass Trail with a side trip to visit the marmots on the ridge above the lake. Loading... Unsubscribe from backpacker1964? Backpack to Russet Lake Truly excellent two day hike to overnight at Russet Lake via Singing Pass Trail in and Musical Bumps and High Note trails out and then down Peak Chair and Whistler Gondola. Blackcomb Mountain has come alive with beautiful hiking trails in recent years. Truly excellent two day hike to overnight at Russet Lake via Singing Pass Trail in and Musical Bumps and High Note trails out and then down Peak Chair and Whistler Gondola. AllTrails has 89 great hiking trails, mountain biking trails, running trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. [photo]RussetLakeHike01HiNoteTrail.jpg[caption]Hi Note Trail[/photo] This is the first good view of Cheakamus Lake below & the traverse part of the trail on the South side of Whistler Mountain. Enjoy the great views of Fitzsimmons Valley and Harmony Lake. Whistler Mountain - Harmony Lake / High Note Trail backpacker1964. In short, the three ways to get to Russet Lake … The best hiking experience on Whistler Mountain. We started from the top of the Peak Chair on Whistler, then followed the High Note Trail to the Musical Bumps Trail then to the Singing Pass Trail. High Note Trail (10.7 km, 658 m, 3-4.5h): Another great hike in Whistler, let the chairlifts cover most of the vertical on this hike. If you’ve never seen the peak of Whistler, spend the extra fifteen minutes to go take a look, then come back to The Saddle to start your hike. Singing Pass Trail from Whistler VillageA trail leads from Whistler Village to Singing Pass and Russet Lake. Had campsite at lake all to ourselves and only saw two other hikers over the 2 days on the trail. Cancel Unsubscribe. We are both in our mid-30s and in relatively good shape, but we're pretty novice hikers. Join the trailpeak community. Location: Whistler Blackcomb's Musical Bumps. Looking for a great trail near Whistler, British Columbia? Burnt Stew trail is clearly marked, and this is where the Musical Bumps adventure begins. The pass is also accessible from Whistler Mountain by a high, sustained alpine route crossing Piccolo, Flute and Oboe summits. After camping overnight, we returned to the valley on the Singing Pass Trail with a side trip to visit the marmots on the ridge above the lake. It was a gorgeous morning exploring the High Note trails to Russet Lake. After being whisked to the peak of Whistler Mountain by the gondola you will have the stunning view of Garibaldi Provincial Park and Cheakamus Lake as the backdrop for a very memorable hike. Please note, BC Parks reservation number must be displayed on dashboard while parking in this reserved area. The High Note Trail takes around 3 1/2 – 4 hours to complete, 9.5km with an elevation gain of around 300m – start at the base of Whistler Village. Approximately 10.5 km and 760 m of elevation gain, 3-5 hours. 5 High Note Trail Length: 9.4 km (5.8 mi); 4 hours Elevation Change: 420 m (1378 ft) The best experience on Whistler Mountain. Trail Information. HIGH NOTE TRAIL. See the trail on google maps and google earth. The trail follows Fitzsimmons and Melody Creeks before it opens up at Singing Pass. Enjoy the great views of Fitzsimmons Valley and Harmony Lake. The High Note trail that begins at the top of the Peak Chair on Whistler Mountain. Starting behind the Inukshuk at the top of the Peak Express chairlift, hikers will enjoy stunning views of Black Tusk and Cheakamus Lake as they descend through rugged terrain that mellows into a rolling course. Singing Pass to Russet Lake: Length, 3 km; suggested time, 1 hour one way; elevation change, 250 metres. Canada's #1 trails guide for day hiking trails in BC, Canada and North America with GPS waypoint exchange, trail stats and descriptions, driving directions, photos, maps, and community posted trail reviews.