Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

Reflection Lake and Tricouni Peak

Enjoy this 28.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance

28.2 km

Elevation

+2,130m

Time

12 h 25 min

Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Whistler

Shadow Lake Loop

Explore this 5.5-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 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 August through August.

Distance

5.5 km

Elevation

+72m

Time

1 h 13 min

Forest Lake Views

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Watersprite Lake (Winter Route) trail photo

Challenging

Watersprite Lake (Winter Route)

Head out on this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 17 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 best times to visit this trail are July through April.

Distance

15.3 km

Elevation

+743m

Time

5 h 17 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Dead Reckoning, Junkyard Zombie, Hidden Valley and Federau trail photo

Abbotsford

Dead Reckoning, Junkyard Zombie, Hidden Valley and Federau

Experience this 4.0-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 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 January through September.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+206m

Time

1 h 25 min

Cave Forest Views

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Mckee Peak via Lebitme Mike and Paper Route trail photo

Moderate

Abbotsford

Mckee Peak via Lebitme Mike and Paper Route

Check out this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 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.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+304m

Time

1 h 49 min

Views

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Chilliwack

Blue Heron Loop: Rotary Vedder River - Vedder North Dyke

Head out on this 6.0-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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 km

Elevation

+23m

Time

1 h 8 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails

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Moderate

Mamquam Trail

Enjoy this 4.8-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4.8 km

Elevation

+258m

Time

1 h 45 min

Dog friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Point to Point

Whistler

Blue Velvet - Upper

Explore this 9.0-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+4m

Time

2 h 2 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife

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Whistler

Rainbow Park and Whistler Golf Course Loop

Head out on this 8.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+162m

Time

2 h 2 min

Beach Forest Lake Views

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Garibaldi Highlands and Alice Lake trail photo

Garibaldi Highlands and Alice Lake

Head out on this 13.0-km loop trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 30 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

13 km

Elevation

+350m

Time

3 h 30 min

Beach Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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North Vancouver

SAR Cabin Trail

Enjoy this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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

3.4 km

Elevation

+140m

Time

1 h 5 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Upper Capilano Pacific Trail trail photo

North Vancouver

Upper Capilano Pacific Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 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

5.6 km

Elevation

+211m

Time

1 h 44 min

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

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West Vancouver

Centennial Seawalk

Get to know this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and road biking, 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

4.8 km

Elevation

+43m

Time

1 h 0 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Partially paved Beach Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails

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North Vancouver

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail

Experience this 5.6-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+229m

Time

1 h 48 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Heron Trail - Lily of the Valley Trail - Salal Trail trail photo

Vancouver

Heron Trail - Lily of the Valley Trail - Salal Trail

Get to know this 2.9-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 35 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+22m

Time

35 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Forest Wildlife

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Vancouver

Stanley Park Inner Loop

Get to know this 7.9-km loop trail near 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 birding, 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

7.9 km

Elevation

+103m

Time

1 h 45 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife City walk

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Trans Canada Trail: New Brighton Park - Kensington Park trail photo