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British Columbia Wilderness Guide

Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

From the coastal rainforests of Metro Vancouver to the dramatic fjord cliffs of the Sunshine Coast and towering peaks of Whistler.

Metro Vancouver 624 Fraser Valley 292 Squamish-Lillooet 224 Sunshine Coast (qathet) 114
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Loop Out & Back
Cultus Lake Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
Chilliwack

Cultus Lake Loop

Try this 29.5-km loop trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 31 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. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
29.5 km
Elevation
+1,240m
Time
9 h 31 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views
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Pump Peak trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Pump Peak

Enjoy this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, 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
6.9 km
Elevation
+457m
Time
1 h 33 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife
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Brockton Point trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Brockton Point

Explore this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, 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
4 km
Elevation
+241m
Time
1 h 33 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife
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Stawamus Chief First Peak trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Stawamus Chief First Peak

Discover this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 November.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+535m
Time
2 h 1 min
Kid friendly Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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Thunderbird Ridge trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Thunderbird Ridge

Experience this 6.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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 July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6 km
Elevation
+277m
Time
2 h 1 min
No dogs Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Twin Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Falls Loop

Enjoy this 1.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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
1.3 km
Elevation
+46m
Time
24 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Waterfall Wildlife
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Quarry Trail to Mid-Marsh Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Quarry Trail to Mid-Marsh Trail

Get to know this 4.8-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 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
4.8 km
Elevation
+197m
Time
1 h 32 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
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Hollyburn Hiker's Access trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hollyburn Hiker's Access

Head out on this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are October through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.6 km
Elevation
+424m
Time
2 h 8 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildlife
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Sun Run Race (Full Route) trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Vancouver

Sun Run Race (Full Route)

Try this 10.5-km point-to-point trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.5 km
Elevation
+73m
Time
2 h 8 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Beach River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails City walk Event
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Whistler A-Line trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Whistler

Whistler A-Line

Get to know this 2.4-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+0m
Time
31 min
No dogs Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Golden Triangle to Ho Chi Min trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Whistler

Golden Triangle to Ho Chi Min

Explore this 4.7-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 29 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+18m
Time
1 h 29 min
No dogs Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Eagle Bluffs via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Eagle Bluffs via Baden Powell Trail

Try this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10 km
Elevation
+980m
Time
4 h 32 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife Historic site
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Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
West Vancouver

Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake Loop

Discover this 12.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 32 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. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.7 km
Elevation
+655m
Time
4 h 32 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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Avison Trail - Seawall Path - Merilees Trail - Siwash Rock Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Avison Trail - Seawall Path - Merilees Trail - Siwash Rock Trail

Explore this 5.5-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, 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
5.5 km
Elevation
+107m
Time
1 h 20 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Beach Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Abby Grind trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Abby Grind

Head out on this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Upper Sumas 6, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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
3.4 km
Elevation
+424m
Time
2 h 4 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99 trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99

Discover this 26.4-km point-to-point trail near Strachan Creek, 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
26.4 km
Elevation
+1,689m
Time
5 h 18 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildlife Rails trails
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Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam

Try this 22.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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
22.9 km
Elevation
+367m
Time
5 h 18 min
No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Paved Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Shannon Falls Lookout trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Shannon Falls Lookout

Discover this 1.1-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, 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
1.1 km
Elevation
+46m
Time
21 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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