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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.

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Chilliwack Community Forest Canyon Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Chilliwack Community Forest Canyon Loop

Experience this 4.2-km loop trail near Rosedale, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
4.2 km
Elevation
+221m
Time
1 h 31 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers
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Pitxel and Cholqthet Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Pitxel and Cholqthet Loop

Check out this 2.9-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 54 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation
+114m
Time
54 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views
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Pitxel Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Pitxel Loop

Check out this 1.3-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
1.3 km
Elevation
+50m
Time
24 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Wildlife
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Broken Tree Loop via Pitxel and Cholqthet trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Broken Tree Loop via Pitxel and Cholqthet

Head out on this 3.1-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 7 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 October.

Distance
3.1 km
Elevation
+163m
Time
1 h 7 min
Forest Views
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Pitxel and Three Bears Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Pitxel and Three Bears Loop

Try this 1.9-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
1.9 km
Elevation
+54m
Time
32 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views
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Brunswick Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Brunswick Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Discover this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, 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 July through October.

Distance
17.9 km
Elevation
+1,686m
Time
3 h 34 min
Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Alder Flats via West Canyon Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alder Flats via West Canyon Trail

Experience this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 34 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
11.4 km
Elevation
+445m
Time
3 h 34 min
Dog friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Raven's Bluff trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Mission

Raven's Bluff

Try this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
4.2 km
Elevation
+368m
Time
2 h 1 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildlife
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Alta Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alta Lake Loop

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.4 km
Elevation
+193m
Time
1 h 58 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
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Skyline Trail Loop trail photo
Expert
Loop
North Vancouver

Skyline Trail Loop

Get to know this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.5 km
Elevation
+498m
Time
2 h 21 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife Historic site
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Tangled Summit via Halvor Lunden Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Tangled Summit via Halvor Lunden Trail

Get to know this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 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 August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.7 km
Elevation
+1,108m
Time
6 h 17 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Cedar Mill and Headwaters Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Cedar Mill and Headwaters Trail Loop

Get to know this 8.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.5 km
Elevation
+182m
Time
2 h 8 min
Dogs on leash Forest River Views Wildlife
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Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop

Get to know this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5.3 km
Elevation
+230m
Time
1 h 45 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Waterfall Wildlife
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Lynn Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Lynn Lake Trail

Check out this 21.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 40 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
21.7 km
Elevation
+812m
Time
6 h 40 min
Dog friendly Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildlife
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Nelson Creek Trail and Fire Access Road Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Nelson Creek Trail and Fire Access Road Loop

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 16 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 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
+180m
Time
1 h 16 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildlife
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Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+446m
Time
3 h 2 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Garibaldi Lake to The Black Tusk trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Garibaldi Lake to The Black Tusk

Enjoy this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 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
10.3 km
Elevation
+826m
Time
4 h 42 min
No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Jackman Wetlands Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Jackman Wetlands Loop

Head out on this 3.2-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This trail is great for running 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.2 km
Elevation
+16m
Time
37 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Historic site
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