Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

Very Hard

Out & Back

Harrison Hot Springs

Slollicum Peak Trail

Discover this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 34 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.4 km

Elevation

+1,207m

Time

6 h 34 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Ford Mountain

Try this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 22 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, off-road driving, 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.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+470m

Time

2 h 22 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Prospect Point via Bridle Path and Lovers Walk

Explore this 6.6-km loop trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 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

6.6 km

Elevation

+112m

Time

1 h 33 min

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Baden-Powell Trail

Experience this 7.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 49 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.1 km

Elevation

+450m

Time

2 h 49 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

West Vancouver

West Lake via Baden Powell Trail

Check out this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.3 km

Elevation

+576m

Time

3 h 38 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake

Experience this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 15 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

10.6 km

Elevation

+394m

Time

3 h 15 min

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Easy

Loop

West Vancouver

Point Atkinson Lighthouse and Shore Pine Point

Discover this 3.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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

3.4 km

Elevation

+136m

Time

1 h 4 min

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Expert

Point to Point

Bowen Island

Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay - Deep Cove

Proceed cautiously on this 43.6-km point--point trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

43.6 km

Elevation

+2,425m

Time

2 h 1 min

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Seymour Canyon Loop

Experience this 7.4-km loop trail near North Vancouver, 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 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

7.4 km

Elevation

+203m

Time

2 h 1 min

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Very Easy

Loop

White Rock

Mud Bay Park Loop

Head out on this 1.4-km loop trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.4 km

Elevation

+6m

Time

16 min

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

De Pencier Bluff and Mystery Lake Loop

Head out on this 4.7-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+275m

Time

1 h 47 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Hope

Vicuna Peak and Guanaco Peak

Head out on this 19.2-km out-and-back trail near Thompson-Nicola Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance

19.2 km

Elevation

+1,208m

Time

1 h 55 min

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Lost Lake Extended Loop

Check out this 6.6-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+218m

Time

1 h 55 min

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Moderate

Loop

Whistler

Rainbow Falls Loop

Get to know this 2.1-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 very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+138m

Time

50 min

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Yale

Yak Peak Trail

Experience this 6.4-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.4 km

Elevation

+789m

Time

5 h 11 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Gambier Island

Gambier Lake Trail

Check out this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 11 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

13.5 km

Elevation

+806m

Time

5 h 11 min

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Very Hard

Loop

Squamish

Hat Mountain and Fat Ass Peak Loop

Enjoy this 19.5-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, 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 best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance

19.5 km

Elevation

+1,693m

Time

5 h 45 min

Forest Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Mount Gardner Hikers Trail

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 April through August. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+685m

Time

5 h 45 min

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