Head out on this 21.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

21.2 km

Elevation

+2,451m

Time

6 h 6 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Brunswick Mountain via Deeks Lake trail photo

Very Hard

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Brunswick Mountain via Deeks Lake

Discover this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

24 km

Elevation

+1,854m

Time

10 h 44 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Waterfall

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Very Hard

Loop

Hope

Flatiron Peak and Needle Peak Loop

Check out this 10.9-km loop trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance

10.9 km

Elevation

+1,088m

Time

5 h 44 min

Forest Lake Views

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Hard

Loop

Yale

Tikwalus Heritage Trail

Experience this 10.8-km loop trail near Spuzzum, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 58 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through July.

Distance

10.8 km

Elevation

+878m

Time

4 h 58 min

Forest Lake River Views

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Grouse Mountain via Larsen Trail and BCMC Trail trail photo

Expert

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Grouse Mountain via Larsen Trail and BCMC Trail

Enjoy this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 51 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

5.8 km

Elevation

+810m

Time

3 h 51 min

No dogs Forest Views

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Expert

Point to Point

North Vancouver

Skyline and Simic Trail

Head out on this 2.9-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+736m

Time

1 h 48 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife

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Ascent Trail (Little Burn, Big Burn and Heart Burn) trail photo

Expert

Point to Point

Whistler

Ascent Trail (Little Burn, Big Burn and Heart Burn)

Discover this 6.4-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

6.4 km

Elevation

+1,144m

Time

3 h 8 min

No dogs Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Expert

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Flint and Feather Trail

Head out on this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

3.4 km

Elevation

+770m

Time

3 h 16 min

No dogs Forest Views

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Hard

Loop

North Vancouver

3 Summit Loop

Proceed cautiously on this 24.8-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 56 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

24.8 km

Elevation

+1,304m

Time

8 h 56 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildlife

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Hard

Out & Back

Harrison Hot Springs

Bear Mountain

Explore this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 8 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.2 km

Elevation

+1,129m

Time

7 h 8 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildlife

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Hard

Out & Back

Hope

Conway Peak

Experience this 19.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley D, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through July.

Distance

19.2 km

Elevation

+1,308m

Time

7 h 57 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildlife

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Into the Mystic, On the Rocks, and Lord of Squirrels Trail trail photo

Very Hard

Loop

Whistler

Into the Mystic, On the Rocks, and Lord of Squirrels Trail

Try this 30.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance

30.7 km

Elevation

+1,530m

Time

10 h 46 min

Forest Lake Views Wildlife

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Brandywine Mountain Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 15.8-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for hiking and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance

15.8 km

Elevation

+1,453m

Time

1 h 28 min

Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Cheakamus River to Kyber Pass and High Note trail photo

Expert

Point to Point

Whistler

Cheakamus River to Kyber Pass and High Note

Get to know this 13.4-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

Distance

13.4 km

Elevation

+1,647m

Time

5 h 24 min

Forest Views

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Black Tusk via Microwave Towers trail photo

Expert

Out & Back

Whistler

Black Tusk via Microwave Towers

Enjoy this 37.3-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

Distance

37.3 km

Elevation

+2,164m

Time

46 min

Forest

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Gloria Trail and Elk Mountain Trail trail photo

Very Hard

Point to Point

Chilliwack

Gloria Trail and Elk Mountain Trail

Get to know this 18.2-km point-to-point trail near Cheam 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.2 km

Elevation

+1,609m

Time

9 h 59 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Garibaldi Lake Parking Lot to Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot trail photo

Very Hard

Point to Point

Squamish

Garibaldi Lake Parking Lot to Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot

Enjoy this 28.8-km point-to-point trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

28.8 km

Elevation

+1,536m

Time

9 h 59 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Out & Back

Squamish

Seed Peak

Enjoy this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance

14.3 km

Elevation

+1,043m

Time

2 h 56 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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