Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

Challenging

Out & Back

Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Lookout Trail

Experience this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley C, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through May.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+344m

Time

1 h 50 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Main Trail - Skyline Trail

Discover this 10.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 34 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.1 km

Elevation

+513m

Time

3 h 34 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Historic site

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Hard

Out & Back

Hope

Conway Peak

Experience this 19.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley D, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through July.

Distance

19.2 km

Elevation

+1,308m

Time

7 h 57 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildlife

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Easy

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Bowen Trail

Discover this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 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

3.9 km

Elevation

+139m

Time

1 h 10 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Trans Canada Trail: Tamihi Campground

Discover this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are December through July.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+115m

Time

1 h 13 min

Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

West Vancouver

Ambleside Park Loop

Try this 3.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 41 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, 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

3.4 km

Elevation

+26m

Time

41 min

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

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Whyte Lake via Old Helipad Route and Nelson Creek Trail

Discover this 5.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.1 km

Elevation

+261m

Time

1 h 50 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildlife

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Abbotsford

Chadsey Lake Trail and Sumas Mountain

Head out on this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 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.

Distance

8.7 km

Elevation

+524m

Time

3 h 22 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Hard

Loop

Whistler

Into the Mystic, On the Rocks, and Lord of Squirrels Trail

Try this 30.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 46 min to complete. 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 September.

Distance

30.7 km

Elevation

+1,530m

Time

10 h 46 min

Forest Lake Views Wildlife

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Brandywine Mountain Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 15.8-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for hiking and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance

15.8 km

Elevation

+1,453m

Time

1 h 28 min

Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Squamish

Cheshire Cat Loop

Enjoy this 4.7-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 28 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+182m

Time

1 h 28 min

Beach Lake Views

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Easy

Out & Back

Vancouver

Sword Fern Trail - Salish Trail - Iron Knee Trail

Enjoy this 10.9-km out-and-back trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 28 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10.9 km

Elevation

+156m

Time

2 h 28 min

Dog friendly Forest Views Wildlife Historic site

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Marine Trail - Clinton Trail

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, horseback riding, 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.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+88m

Time

1 h 47 min

Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Whistler

Olympic Rings Short Walk

Experience this 0.5-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 11 min to complete. This trail is great for walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

0.5 km

Elevation

+28m

Time

11 min

Kid friendly Forest Historic site

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Hemlock Trail - S.W. Marine Trail - UBC Greenway - Council Trail

Discover this 7.9-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, horseback riding, 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

7.9 km

Elevation

+96m

Time

1 h 44 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Whistler

Riverside Trail

Head out on this 6.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance

6.1 km

Elevation

+217m

Time

1 h 50 min

Forest River Views

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Moderate

Loop

Whistler

Alta Lake Loop to Green Lake

Discover this 17.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This is a very popular area for road biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance

17.2 km

Elevation

+496m

Time

47 min

Paved Beach Forest Lake Views

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Harbourview Park Lookout via Sea to Sky Trail

Check out this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, 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

4.2 km

Elevation

+14m

Time

47 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Partially paved River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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