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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
Dewdney Cabin North Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Dewdney Cabin North Trail

Explore this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 32 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 April through October.

Distance
4.2 km
Elevation
+518m
Time
2 h 32 min
Views Historic site
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Watt Creek Horse Trail trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Chilliwack

Watt Creek Horse Trail

Head out on this 8.4-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 11 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+489m
Time
3 h 11 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Wildlife
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Bowen Lookout Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout Trail

Discover this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking 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
4.7 km
Elevation
+152m
Time
1 h 21 min
No dogs Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Mystery Creek and Hyannis Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Mystery Creek and Hyannis Loop

Experience this 3.7-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 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
3.7 km
Elevation
+130m
Time
1 h 6 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Bridal Trail and Spirit Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Bridal Trail and Spirit Trail Loop

Check out this 3.5-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 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 March through March.

Distance
3.5 km
Elevation
+103m
Time
58 min
Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife
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Roberts Creek Waterfall Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Roberts Creek

Roberts Creek Waterfall Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast D, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 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
+48m
Time
29 min
Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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Minnekhada Upper Marsh - Lower Lookout trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Minnekhada Upper Marsh - Lower Lookout

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 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
4.5 km
Elevation
+149m
Time
1 h 18 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
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Richardson's Cove Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Gibsons

Richardson's Cove Loop

Experience this 3.4-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
3.4 km
Elevation
+108m
Time
58 min
Kid friendly Forest Wildlife
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Crooked Falls trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Crooked Falls

Head out on this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5.3 km
Elevation
+472m
Time
2 h 34 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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Mount Artaban trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Mount Artaban

Explore this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Miller's Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation
+586m
Time
3 h 24 min
Beach Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and mountain biking, 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
10.3 km
Elevation
+389m
Time
3 h 10 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Rails trails
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Parsons Trail and Pacific Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Parsons Trail and Pacific Trail Loop

Try this 4.3-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. 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
+17m
Time
49 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly River Views
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McKee Peak from Lower Sumas Mountain Park trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Abbotsford

McKee Peak from Lower Sumas Mountain Park

Experience this 7.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through October.

Distance
7.4 km
Elevation
+386m
Time
2 h 39 min
Kid friendly Cave Forest Views Wildlife
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Eagle Mountain Powerline Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain Powerline Trail

Check out this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 26 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.2 km
Elevation
+284m
Time
2 h 26 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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West Marker Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Gibsons

West Marker Trail

Enjoy this 1.3-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 32 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
1.3 km
Elevation
+93m
Time
32 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
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Dilemma Mountain Biking Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Dilemma Mountain Biking Trail

Try this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, 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
+240m
Time
25 min
Dog friendly Forest
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Notorizer, Ditch Chicken, Electric Lettuce, Mango Mango, Femur Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Notorizer, Ditch Chicken, Electric Lettuce, Mango Mango, Femur Loop

Try this 4.8-km loop trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
4.8 km
Elevation
+254m
Time
25 min
No dogs Forest Views
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