Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

Very Easy

Loop

Hope

Eagle Loop Trail

Get to know this 1.1-km loop trail near Skawahlook 1, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, 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

1.1 km

Elevation

+12m

Time

14 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Hope

Boulder View Trail

Enjoy this 1.4-km loop trail near Skawahlook 1, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 19 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, running, and walking, 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

1.4 km

Elevation

+18m

Time

19 min

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

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Very Easy

Loop

Roberts Creek

3rd Step Loop

Enjoy this 2.7-km loop trail near Roberts Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

2.7 km

Elevation

+23m

Time

34 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Sechelt

Big Tree and Shakecutters Loop

Get to know this 1.9-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 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

1.9 km

Elevation

+44m

Time

29 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Halfmoon Bay

Pick It Up - Datsun All - X - School Daze - Sprokids Run

Discover this 2.3-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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

2.3 km

Elevation

+37m

Time

31 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Halfmoon Bay

B4, Roller Coaster, Datsun Alley, and Pterodactyl Loop

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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

5.6 km

Elevation

+112m

Time

1 h 23 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Halfmoon Bay

Smuggler Cove South Viewpoint

Get to know this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Secret Cove, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 40 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+54m

Time

40 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Out & Back

Pender Harbour

Daniel Point

Explore this 0.6-km out-and-back trail near Irvines Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, snowshoeing, and walking, 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

0.6 km

Elevation

+38m

Time

16 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Mission

Lost Creek Trail

Enjoy this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Durieu, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 59 min to complete. This trail is great for cross-country skiing, 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.

Distance

8.9 km

Elevation

+411m

Time

2 h 59 min

Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

Squamish

Intake Pond Trail

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 47 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

11.3 km

Elevation

+519m

Time

3 h 47 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Expert

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Enchantment Peak

Discover this 22.4-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, 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

22.4 km

Elevation

+1,870m

Time

6 h 29 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Out & Back

Squamish

Bagpipe Peak Trail

Check out this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 29 min to complete. This trail is great for cross-country skiing, 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.

Distance

13.7 km

Elevation

+1,166m

Time

6 h 29 min

Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Expert

Out & Back

Squamish

Seed and Pinecone Peak

Experience this 24.9-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and skiing, 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

24.9 km

Elevation

+2,340m

Time

8 h 35 min

Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Expert

Out & Back

Squamish

Mount Gillespie - Seed Peak - Pinecone Peak

Proceed cautiously on this 27.5-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking, 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

27.5 km

Elevation

+2,675m

Time

8 h 35 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Squamish

Furry Creek Knob Deck via FSR

Head out on this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 52 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.1 km

Elevation

+278m

Time

1 h 52 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views

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Moderate

Out & Back

Gibsons

Tramway and White Trail

Enjoy this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Granthams Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+323m

Time

1 h 54 min

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Challenging

Loop

Gibsons

1st Camp Loop

Explore this 2.4-km loop trail near Granthams Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 14 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+235m

Time

1 h 14 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Gibsons

Elphinstone Summit Trail

Discover this 12.2-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 43 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

12.2 km

Elevation

+1,020m

Time

5 h 43 min

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