Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

Skyline Ridge

Enjoy this 20.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 10 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

20.1 km

Elevation

+1,609m

Time

9 h 10 min

Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers

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Surrey

1001 Steps Trail

Check out this 0.6-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 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

0.6 km

Elevation

+20m

Time

13 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Surrey

Christopherson Steps

Enjoy this 0.3-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 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 best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

0.3 km

Elevation

+8m

Time

6 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site City walk

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Baden Powell Trail and Powerline Loop

Enjoy this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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 December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+254m

Time

1 h 43 min

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Baden Powell Trail: Seymour Canyon to Lynn Canyon trail photo

Baden Powell Trail: Seymour Canyon to Lynn Canyon

Experience this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+491m

Time

3 h 32 min

Dogs on leash Forest River Waterfall Wildlife

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Smoke Bluffs Loop Trail

Discover this 2.7-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, rock climbing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+193m

Time

1 h 8 min

Partially paved Forest Views Wildflowers

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Lynn Canyon via Baden Powell and Sea to Sky Trail trail photo

Easy

Point to Point

Lynn Canyon via Baden Powell and Sea to Sky Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 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

8.5 km

Elevation

+124m

Time

2 h 16 min

Dogs on leash Beach Forest River Views Waterfall Wildlife

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Seymour Dam via Fisherman's Trail and Spur 4 trail photo

Hard

Seymour Dam via Fisherman's Trail and Spur 4

Explore this 33.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

33.6 km

Elevation

+605m

Time

42 min

No dogs Kid friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildlife

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Hastings Creek Trail

Bummer, this trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+68m

Time

42 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Meadow of the Grizzly via Stl'lhalem Sintl' trail photo

Challenging

Meadow of the Grizzly via Stl'lhalem Sintl'

Head out on this 15.6-km loop trail near Squamish, 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.

Distance

15.6 km

Elevation

+818m

Time

6 h 38 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Mount Crumpit

Enjoy this 4.7-km loop trail near Squamish, 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 April through October.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+266m

Time

6 h 38 min

Forest Views

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Beth Lake via Furry Downing Road trail photo

Challenging

Beth Lake via Furry Downing Road

Explore this 17.5-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 38 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

17.5 km

Elevation

+1,016m

Time

6 h 38 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles

Check out this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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

5.3 km

Elevation

+423m

Time

2 h 20 min

No dogs Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Furry Creek Knob Deck Trail

Experience this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 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 April through May. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.9 km

Elevation

+319m

Time

2 h 20 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Roberts Creek

Distributor, Susie O'Street, Guy's Gulch Loop Trail

Explore this 6.6-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast D, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 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

6.6 km

Elevation

+241m

Time

2 h 0 min

Forest River

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Roberts Creek

Cliff Gilker Park Loop

Check out this 2.1-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast D, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 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 June through October.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+48m

Time

32 min

Forest Waterfall

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