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Whistler

Rainbow Lake Trail

Try this 16.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

16.1 km

Gain

+1,184m

Time

6 h 39 min

🚫 No Dogs Forest Lake River

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Buntzen Lake Trail

Experience this 10.0-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter 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

9.9 km

Gain

+272m

Time

3 h 5 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach

View Guide

Expert

Point to Point

North Vancouver

Grouse Grind Trail

Bummer, this trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.

Distance

1.9 km

Gain

+883m

Time

2 h 26 min

🚫 No Dogs Partially paved Forest River

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Burnaby

Burnaby Lake Park Trail

Explore this 10.3-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter 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

10.3 km

Gain

+28m

Time

2 h 38 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Views Wildlife

View Guide

Expert

Out & Back

Squamish

Stawamus Chief via Sea to Summit Trail

Explore this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Gain

+557m

Time

2 h 10 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Views Waterfall

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Lindeman Lake Trail

Get to know this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.4 km

Gain

+284m

Time

1 h 29 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Views Wildlife

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Teapot Hill from Watt Creek Trailhead

Check out this 6.0-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.1 km

Gain

+336m

Time

2 h 16 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Views Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Chilliwack

Island 22 Regional Park Trail

Discover this 3.2-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 45 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, 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.

Distance

3.3 km

Gain

+17m

Time

52 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Forest Views Kid friendly

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Burns Lake

Kager Lake, Pumba and Razorback Trail

Explore a well-maintained 5.8 km loop around Kager Lake in the Boer Mountain Recreation Site near Burns Lake, BC. Featuring easy terrain and flowy forest paths, this 1- to 1.5-hour trail is dog-friendly on leash.

Distance

5.2 km

Gain

+90m

Time

1 h 30 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Qualicum Beach

Little Qualicum Falls

Explore a scenic 3.5 km loop featuring impressive waterfall views in Little Qualicum Falls Park near Qualicum Beach, BC.

Distance

3.5 km

Gain

+86m

Time

1 h 4 min

View Guide

Challenging

Out & Back

Slocan

Gwillim Lakes

Explore the stunning Gwillim Lakes trail in Valhalla Provincial Park, an 10.9 km out-and-back hike featuring dramatic granite peaks and pristine alpine basins near Slocan, BC.

Distance

10.5 km

Gain

+860m

Time

4 h 32 min

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Kaslo

Boomer's Landing Beach via Pilot Peninsula Trail

Explore a scenic 7.72 km out-and-back trail through Pilot Bay Provincial Park to the peaceful shores of Boomer's Landing Beach. Featuring modest elevation gain and forest shade, it is a rewarding 1.5 to 2-hour hike in Central Kootenay E.

Distance

7.7 km

Gain

+136m

Time

2 h 14 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash

View Guide

Moderate ⚠️ NOTICE

Out & Back

Pemberton

Joffre Lakes Trail

Discover three vibrant turquoise glacial lakes on this popular 7.24 km out-and-back hike in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park near Pemberton, BC.

Distance

7.1 km

Gain

+425m

Time

2 h 43 min

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Port Alberni

Mount Arrowsmith via Judges Route

Tackle the steep and rewarding 7.08 km Judges Route up Mount Arrowsmith in Alberni-Clayoquot F, gaining 984 m of elevation for epic alpine views.

Distance

7.1 km

Gain

+984m

Time

3 h 58 min

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Golden

Wapta Falls

Wapta Falls is an approximately 4.6-km out-and-back hike through forest in Yoho National Park, generally rated easy. The route leads to viewpoints of a broad waterfall on the Kicking Horse River.

Distance

4.6 km

Gain

+30m

Time

1 h 13 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Rossland

Red Mountain Ski Resort Trail

Climb through the open ski runs and mixed subalpine forests of Red Mountain near Rossland on this 8.5-kilometre out-and-back route. Gaining 428 metres, the trail offers sweeping panoramic views across the Rossland Range and Columbia River Valley.

Distance

7.8 km

Gain

+537m

Time

3 h 9 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash

View Guide

Challenging

Loop

North Vancouver

St. Georges and Upper Dreamweaver Trail Loop

Explore this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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 March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Gain

+377m

Time

2 h 1 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Kid friendly Forest Views

View Guide

Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Mushroom and Incline Trail Loop

Head out on this 3.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.2 km

Gain

+150m

Time

1 h 8 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Wildlife

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