BC TRAILS
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA
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.

Regions: All BC (1,254) Mainland / Southwest 1254 Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands 1 Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Rockies Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Northern British Columbia
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Katzie Marsh Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Pitt Meadows

Katzie Marsh Loop

Get to know this 6.6-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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
6.6 km
Elevation
+12m
Time
1 h 12 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
High Falls Creek Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Squamish

High Falls Creek Trail

Get to know this 8.4-km loop trail near Garibaldi, 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+547m
Time
1 h 49 min
Dogs on leash Forest River Views Waterfall
Lighthouse Park Viewpoint Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Bowen Island

Lighthouse Park Viewpoint Loop

Get to know this 5.5-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+247m
Time
1 h 49 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
Lower Lynn Loop Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Lower Lynn Loop Trail

Discover this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 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
5.3 km
Elevation
+184m
Time
1 h 35 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Handloggers Trail - North Summit Trail - Skid Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Bowen Island

Handloggers Trail - North Summit Trail - Skid Trail

Discover this 9.5-km loop trail near Miller's Landing, 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9.5 km
Elevation
+680m
Time
2 h 57 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Crater Rim and Farside Loop Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Crater Rim and Farside Loop Trail

Get to know this 8.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.7 km
Elevation
+405m
Time
2 h 57 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Harrison Grind Lookout via Campbell Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Harrison

Harrison Grind Lookout via Campbell Lake Trail

Explore this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 6 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.6 km
Elevation
+876m
Time
5 h 6 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Skyline Trail: Cypress Bowl Road to Lower Brewis Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Skyline Trail: Cypress Bowl Road to Lower Brewis Trail

Enjoy this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This trail is great for 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+211m
Time
2 h 8 min
Dogs on leash Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
Whippoorwill Point Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Harrison

Whippoorwill Point Trail

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 11 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and paddle sports, 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
3.7 km
Elevation
+152m
Time
1 h 11 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Lake Hot springs River Views Wildflowers Wildlife City walk
UBC Malcolm Knapp Red Trail, A10, Blue Trail, and C Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp Red Trail, A10, Blue Trail, and C Loop

Check out this 7.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+303m
Time
2 h 27 min
No dogs Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Richmond Nature Park trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Richmond

Richmond Nature Park

Explore this 3.1-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 33 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, 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
3.1 km
Elevation
+5m
Time
33 min
No dogs Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Loop Trail, Menzies Trail, and Alouette Valley Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Loop Trail, Menzies Trail, and Alouette Valley Trail Loop

Check out this 7.1-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
7.1 km
Elevation
+151m
Time
1 h 46 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Mystery Lake and Mystery Peak Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Mystery Lake and Mystery Peak Loop

Experience this 4.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 40 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, 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
4.3 km
Elevation
+255m
Time
1 h 40 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Rainbow Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
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
Elevation
+925m
Time
6 h 4 min
No dogs Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
Hayward Lake Railway Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hayward Lake Railway Trail

Try this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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
13.7 km
Elevation
+146m
Time
2 h 55 min
Dogs on leash Partially paved Beach Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
Tynehead Perimeter Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Tynehead Perimeter Trail

Get to know this 4.2-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for road biking, 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
4.2 km
Elevation
+50m
Time
55 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Paved Forest River Historic site
Vedder Rotary Trail North and South Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Vedder Rotary Trail North and South Loop

Get to know this 20.4-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, 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
20.4 km
Elevation
+157m
Time
4 h 9 min
Dogs on leash River
Vedder Mountain Ridge Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain Ridge Trail

Explore this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, 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
9 km
Elevation
+387m
Time
2 h 56 min
Dogs on leash Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife