Yale Hiking Trails &amp; Backcountry Routes

Mount Lincoln Trail

Discover this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Yale, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 28 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+565m

Time

2 h 28 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Spirit Caves Trail

Discover this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near Yale, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+552m

Time

2 h 2 min

Dogs on leash Cave Forest River Views

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Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail trail photo

Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail

Head out on this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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 km

Elevation

+852m

Time

3 h 40 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Zupjok Peak - Llama Peak - Alpaca Peak trail photo

Zupjok Peak - Llama Peak - Alpaca Peak

Head out on this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.3 km

Elevation

+1,320m

Time

1 h 20 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Hard

Yak Peak Trail

Experience this 6.4-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.4 km

Elevation

+789m

Time

5 h 11 min

Dogs on leash Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Loop

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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Easy

Alexandra Suspension Bridge

Try this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Spuzzum, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 33 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+65m

Time

33 min

River Views Historic site

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Thar Peak

Enjoy this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Spuzzum, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 May through October.

Distance

6.9 km

Elevation

+703m

Time

1 h 0 min

Forest Views

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Very Easy

Loop