Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

Moderate

Out & Back

Whistler

Ancient Cedars Trail

Check out this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+301m

Time

1 h 51 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall

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Easy

Out & Back

Mission

Cascade Falls

Enjoy this 0.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 13 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

0.6 km

Elevation

+33m

Time

13 min

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

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Lower Expresso MTB Trail Loop

Discover this 3.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November.

Distance

3.2 km

Elevation

+164m

Time

50 min

Forest Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Severed D MTB Loop via Old Buck Trail

Discover this 6.4-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

6.4 km

Elevation

+351m

Time

50 min

No dogs Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Alexander Falls

Experience this 2.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+119m

Time

50 min

Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall

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Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Low Knoll: Lodge - Fern - Mid-Marsh

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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

3.7 km

Elevation

+140m

Time

1 h 8 min

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

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Very Easy

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Centennial Seawalk via Millennium Park

Head out on this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, 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

4.7 km

Elevation

+33m

Time

56 min

No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly Partially paved Beach Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Brandywine Trail Loop to Cal-Cheak Suspension Bridge

Check out this 9.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+211m

Time

2 h 21 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Brandywine Falls Loop via Suspension Bridge

Head out on this 9.5-km loop trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, 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

9.5 km

Elevation

+215m

Time

2 h 24 min

Dogs on leash Forest River Views Waterfall

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Very Hard

Out & Back

North Vancouver

South Needle

Try this 14.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, 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 September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

14.8 km

Elevation

+1,398m

Time

2 h 21 min

No dogs Forest River Views Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

Squamish

Debeck's Hill, Rigs in Zen and Jack's Trail Loop

Try this 6.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. 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 October.

Distance

6.8 km

Elevation

+330m

Time

2 h 21 min

Beach Forest Lake River Views

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Expert

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Goat Ridge

Head out on this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+969m

Time

2 h 29 min

Dog friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Out & Back

Mission

Hunter Logging Road

Experience this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+320m

Time

2 h 29 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Liumchen Lake

Enjoy this 9.2-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 58 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+678m

Time

3 h 58 min

Dog friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Squamish

Cloudburst Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 September.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+797m

Time

20 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Kloochman Park Overlook Trail

Enjoy this 1.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

1 km

Elevation

+43m

Time

20 min

Beach Views Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

Squamish

Habrich Spur Trail

Experience this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. 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 July through September.

Distance

10.6 km

Elevation

+533m

Time

3 h 44 min

Forest River Views

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Moderate

Out & Back

Gibsons

Douglas Bay Campsite to Lost Lake

Explore this 5.5-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for camping and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

5.5 km

Elevation

+290m

Time

3 h 1 min

Beach Cave Forest Lake Views Wildflowers

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