Manning Park Hiking Trails &amp; Backcountry Routes

Frosty Mountain Loop

Discover this 27.2-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

27.2 km

Elevation

+1,468m

Time

6 h 18 min

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Easy

Lightning Lake Loop

Discover this 8.5-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, 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

8.5 km

Elevation

+142m

Time

2 h 0 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Mowich Campground via Skyline I Trail trail photo

Expert

Mowich Campground via Skyline I Trail

Try this 33.3-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

33.3 km

Elevation

+1,875m

Time

12 h 25 min

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Lightning Lakes Chain to Thunder Lake trail photo

Moderate

Lightning Lakes Chain to Thunder Lake

Experience this 22.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 14 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

22 km

Elevation

+386m

Time

5 h 14 min

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Fat Dog Trail

Get to know this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are December through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

15 km

Elevation

+740m

Time

5 h 13 min

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Hard

Frosty Mountain Trail

Head out on this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

20.9 km

Elevation

+1,231m

Time

7 h 59 min

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Poland Lake Trail

Experience this 16.4-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 21 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 best times to visit this trail are July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

16.4 km

Elevation

+703m

Time

5 h 21 min

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South Gibson Trail - Three Falls Trail trail photo

Moderate

South Gibson Trail - Three Falls Trail

Check out this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 26 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

20.9 km

Elevation

+507m

Time

5 h 26 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Waterfall

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Easy

Three Falls Trail

Explore this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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

9.3 km

Elevation

+289m

Time

2 h 39 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Mount Kelly Trail

Explore this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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

7.4 km

Elevation

+569m

Time

3 h 17 min

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Very Easy

Chittenden Meadow Trail

Experience this 2.7-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+53m

Time

40 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers

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Very Easy

Lightning Lake Paddle

Check out this 7.6-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance

7.6 km

Elevation

+81m

Time

42 min

Kid friendly Beach Lake Views Wildlife

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Burnt Knoll via Fat Dog Trail trail photo

Burnt Knoll via Fat Dog Trail

Check out this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14 km

Elevation

+684m

Time

4 h 51 min

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Easy

Cambie Creek Loop via Fat Dog Trail

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 26 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are December through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+177m

Time

1 h 26 min

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Memaloose Peak

Discover this 13.8-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 15 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are December through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.8 km

Elevation

+801m

Time

5 h 15 min

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Frosty Mountain: West Summit trail photo

Hard

Frosty Mountain: West Summit

Head out on this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.5 km

Elevation

+1,184m

Time

35 min

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Grassy Mountain - Bojo Mountain - Mara Peak trail photo