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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Brunswick Point trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Delta

Brunswick Point

Try this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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
10.8 km
Elevation
+34m
Time
2 h 1 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Views Wildlife
Rolley Lake and Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Mission

Rolley Lake and Falls Loop

Try this 4.8-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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
+159m
Time
1 h 25 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
Goat Mountain trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Goat Mountain

Try this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, 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 July through October.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+371m
Time
7 h 41 min
Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
The West Lion trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

The West Lion

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 41 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 October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
14.6 km
Elevation
+1,462m
Time
7 h 41 min
No dogs Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
Kanaka Creek trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Kanaka Creek

Head out on this 2.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 44 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
2.3 km
Elevation
+92m
Time
44 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
Cypress Falls Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Cypress Falls Trail

Check out this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 55 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
2.7 km
Elevation
+124m
Time
55 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
Flora Lake Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Flora Lake Trail

Get to know this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and fishing, 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
16.3 km
Elevation
+1,709m
Time
1 h 38 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Mount Harvey trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Mount Harvey

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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
11.3 km
Elevation
+1,407m
Time
1 h 38 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Spanish Banks and Jericho Beach trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Spanish Banks and Jericho Beach

Check out this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Kitsilano, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, 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
8.5 km
Elevation
+37m
Time
1 h 38 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
Flute Summit via Singing Pass trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Flute Summit via Singing Pass

Enjoy this 30.4-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 h 18 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 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
30.4 km
Elevation
+1,699m
Time
11 h 18 min
No dogs Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Quarry Rock Lookout from Deep Cove trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Quarry Rock Lookout from Deep Cove

Check out this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
3.9 km
Elevation
+206m
Time
1 h 24 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife
Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes

Discover this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and cross-country skiing, 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
20.3 km
Elevation
+812m
Time
6 h 24 min
No dogs Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
Bowser Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Bowser Trail

Try this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 22 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+16m
Time
22 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly
Shaggy Mane Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Langley

Shaggy Mane Trail Loop

Discover this 10.6-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 13 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, 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
10.6 km
Elevation
+100m
Time
2 h 13 min
Dogs on leash Forest River Views Historic site
Cheakamus Lake trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Cheakamus Lake

Check out this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and mountain biking, 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
7.7 km
Elevation
+294m
Time
37 min
No dogs Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Rice Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Rice Lake Loop

Enjoy this 2.9-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, 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
2.9 km
Elevation
+30m
Time
37 min
No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Forest Lake Views Wildlife Historic site
Hollyburn Peak Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hollyburn Peak Trail

Discover this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 54 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+432m
Time
2 h 54 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Hoover Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Mission

Hoover Lake Trail

Check out this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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
+356m
Time
2 h 38 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife