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Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

From the coastal rainforests of Metro Vancouver to the dramatic fjord cliffs of the Sunshine Coast and towering peaks of Whistler.

Regions: All BC (1,254) Mainland / Southwest 1254 Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands 1 Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Rockies Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Northern British Columbia
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Mount Hanover trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Mount Hanover

Discover this 17.4-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.4 km
Elevation
+1,893m
Time
5 h 4 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Mount Callaghan trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Mount Callaghan

Head out on this 21.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through September.

Distance
21.7 km
Elevation
+1,417m
Time
5 h 4 min
Forest Lake Views
Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Vancouver

Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour

Get to know this 22.7-km point-to-point trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 4 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance
22.7 km
Elevation
+319m
Time
5 h 4 min
Kid friendly Stroller friendly Paved Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
UBC Malcolm Knapp M, F30, C, and A10 Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp M, F30, C, and A10 Loop

Experience this 5.8-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
5.8 km
Elevation
+212m
Time
1 h 46 min
No dogs Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Whiskey Pond via UBC Malcolm Knapp Forest trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Whiskey Pond via UBC Malcolm Knapp Forest

Discover this 12.7-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 min to complete. This trail is great for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
12.7 km
Elevation
+324m
Time
3 h 22 min
No dogs Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
Maple Beach via Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Maple Beach via Admiralty Point Trail

Discover this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5.1 km
Elevation
+129m
Time
1 h 22 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Views
Twin Islands Paddle trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Twin Islands Paddle

Try this 10.9-km loop trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 56 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking and paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance
10.9 km
Elevation
+3m
Time
1 h 56 min
Beach Views Wildlife
Deep Cove Paddle trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Deep Cove Paddle

Enjoy this 7.1-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance
7.1 km
Elevation
+3m
Time
2 h 5 min
Kid friendly Beach Views Wildlife
Belcarra Bluffs and Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Coquitlam

Belcarra Bluffs and Admiralty Point Trail

Head out on this 6.0-km loop trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6 km
Elevation
+295m
Time
2 h 5 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Views
Gussy's and Owl Extended Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Gussy's and Owl Extended Loop

Head out on this 3.5-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
3.5 km
Elevation
+196m
Time
1 h 18 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife
Gussy's and Owl Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Gussy's and Owl Loop

Enjoy this 3.1-km loop trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
3.1 km
Elevation
+155m
Time
1 h 4 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife
Gussy's, Owl and Big Rock Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Gussy's, Owl and Big Rock Loop

Try this 3.5-km loop trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
3.5 km
Elevation
+182m
Time
1 h 15 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife
Big Rocks Trail via Waterworks Access Road trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Big Rocks Trail via Waterworks Access Road

Experience this 1.8-km loop trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 35 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+78m
Time
35 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife
Waterworks, Gussy's and Owl Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Waterworks, Gussy's and Owl Loop

Get to know this 4.7-km loop trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+223m
Time
1 h 36 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife
Waterworks, Gussy's, Owl and Big Rock Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Waterworks, Gussy's, Owl and Big Rock Loop

Enjoy this 5.1-km loop trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
5.1 km
Elevation
+257m
Time
1 h 48 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife
Ray Peters Short Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Ray Peters Short Loop

Head out on this 2.3-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 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
2.3 km
Elevation
+26m
Time
29 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest
Rainbow Mountain from Whistler Olympic Park trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Rainbow Mountain from Whistler Olympic Park

Experience this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 19 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.9 km
Elevation
+1,474m
Time
8 h 19 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildlife