Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

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North Vancouver

Maplewood Flats Conservation Area Loop

Get to know this 4.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and walking, 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

4 km

Elevation

+10m

Time

44 min

No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Out & Back

Pender Harbour

Mount Daniel Trail

Get to know this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+381m

Time

2 h 5 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Easy

Loop

Sechelt

Hidden Grove Purple, Blue, Red, Yellow and Blue Loops

Experience this 3.2-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 56 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

3.2 km

Elevation

+108m

Time

56 min

Dog friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Sechelt

Kinnikinnick Park Pink Trail

Try this 2.9-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+35m

Time

38 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Halfmoon Bay

Smuggler Cove

Try this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Secret Cove, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, 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

4.3 km

Elevation

+87m

Time

1 h 4 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Views

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Very Easy

Loop

Squamish

The Panorama Trail

Explore this 1.9-km loop trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

1.9 km

Elevation

+45m

Time

30 min

Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Overlord Trail to Lakeside Loop

Get to know this 6.0-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

6 km

Elevation

+243m

Time

1 h 54 min

No dogs Forest Lake Views

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Moderate

Out & Back

Whistler

Whistler Mountain via Pika's and Mathew's Traverse

Experience this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 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 June through October.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+389m

Time

2 h 31 min

Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Expert

Out & Back

Squamish

Cheakamus River via Garibaldi Lake Trail

Check out this 42.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 15 h 18 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

42.3 km

Elevation

+2,250m

Time

15 h 18 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Barrier Lake and Lesser Garibaldi Lake

Try this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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

13.5 km

Elevation

+841m

Time

5 h 18 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Como Lake Loop

Check out this 1.1-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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

1.1 km

Elevation

+4m

Time

13 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Lake Views

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Panorama Ridge via Helm Creek Trail

Get to know this 29.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, 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 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

29.9 km

Elevation

+1,615m

Time

1 h 34 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Crown Mountain

Get to know this 9.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through October.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+866m

Time

1 h 34 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Rice Lake and Lynn Canyon Loop

Discover this 6.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, 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

6 km

Elevation

+151m

Time

1 h 34 min

No dogs Kid friendly Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildlife Historic site

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Moderate

Out & Back

Manning Park

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

Dogs on leash Beach Forest Lake Views

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Lost Lake

Enjoy this 4.0-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+106m

Time

1 h 4 min

Beach Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon Loop

Check out this 2.3-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, 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

2.3 km

Elevation

+109m

Time

48 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

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Very Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Red Trail

Check out this 1.8-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+46m

Time

28 min

No dogs Kid friendly Forest Views

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