Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

Moderate

Out & Back

Whistler

Callaghan Waterfalls Trail

Get to know this 0.6-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 16 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 November.

Distance

0.6 km

Elevation

+45m

Time

16 min

Forest River Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Loop

Whistler

Jane Lakes Loop

Head out on this 18.0-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 49 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

18 km

Elevation

+759m

Time

5 h 49 min

Dog friendly Forest Lake River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

Halfmoon Bay

Coopers Green Loop

Get to know this 4.5-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+162m

Time

1 h 21 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views

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Easy

Out & Back

Whistler

Cheakamus Farside Trail

Explore this 7.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 3 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

7.1 km

Elevation

+229m

Time

2 h 3 min

Dog friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Halfmoon Bay

Missing Link and Riley Falls Loop

Try this 4.2-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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

4.2 km

Elevation

+97m

Time

1 h 4 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Cheakamus River Suspension Bridge Loop

Explore this 5.3-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 30 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+162m

Time

1 h 30 min

Dog friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

Mission

Rolley Falls Trail

Get to know this 1.4-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. 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 February through October.

Distance

1.4 km

Elevation

+110m

Time

39 min

Forest River Views Waterfall

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Hard

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Burke North Summit

Enjoy this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

24 km

Elevation

+1,273m

Time

38 min

Dog friendly Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

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Very Easy

Loop

Mission

Rolley Lakeside Trail

Get to know this 2.9-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+36m

Time

38 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake Views

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Very Easy

Loop

Squamish

The Covenant and Trestle Trail Loop

Check out this 3.7-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+95m

Time

59 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Metal Dome via Callaghan Creek

Head out on this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 54 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

18.3 km

Elevation

+1,332m

Time

7 h 54 min

Forest Views

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Easy

Loop

Squamish

Coho Park and Trestle Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing, 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

5.6 km

Elevation

+192m

Time

1 h 39 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest River Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Dinkey Peak

Enjoy this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.6 km

Elevation

+68m

Time

31 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Hope

Garnet Creek Falls

Enjoy this 21.4-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 37 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

21.4 km

Elevation

+813m

Time

6 h 37 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Waterfall

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Moderate

Out & Back

Sechelt

Huggies Trail

Check out this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are August through August.

Distance

3.9 km

Elevation

+274m

Time

1 h 38 min

Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Burnaby

Poplar Trail

Get to know this 1.1-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 15 min to complete. This trail is great for running and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.1 km

Elevation

+15m

Time

15 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Expert

Out & Back

Squamish

Mount Garibaldi via Brohm Ridge

Proceed cautiously on this 40.2-km out-and-back trail near Waiwakum 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 May through October.

Distance

40.2 km

Elevation

+2,721m

Time

4 h 14 min

Views

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Moderate

Loop

Maple Ridge

Incline Trail and Whisky West Loop

Explore this 12.4-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 14 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

12.4 km

Elevation

+587m

Time

4 h 14 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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