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British Columbia Wilderness Guide

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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Canterbury, Upper Muzz, The Pit,  and Sandman trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Canterbury, Upper Muzz, The Pit, and Sandman

Check out this 16.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 6 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.

Distance
16.9 km
Elevation
+611m
Time
5 h 6 min
Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
Spur A, Lake Drive, and Blue Mountain Road trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Spur A, Lake Drive, and Blue Mountain Road

Try this 16.6-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 10 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.

Distance
16.6 km
Elevation
+647m
Time
5 h 10 min
Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
Brew Mountain via Brew Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Brew Mountain via Brew Lake Trail

Head out on this 22.2-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 39 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
22.2 km
Elevation
+1,355m
Time
8 h 39 min
Forest Lake Views
Keg Peak from Brew Hut trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Whistler

Keg Peak from Brew Hut

Try this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
4.3 km
Elevation
+232m
Time
1 h 35 min
Views
Beaver Pond, Legalize It, Cheap Thrills, and Lower Sproatt trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Beaver Pond, Legalize It, Cheap Thrills, and Lower Sproatt

Try this 5.3-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 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.

Distance
5.3 km
Elevation
+254m
Time
1 h 49 min
Forest Lake River Wildflowers Wildlife
Caterpillar Connector and Mad Hatter trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Caterpillar Connector and Mad Hatter

Experience this 2.9-km loop trail near Waiwakum 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for mountain biking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation
+106m
Time
2 h 20 min
Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
FSR - 3rd Step - Sunday Morning trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Roberts Creek

FSR - 3rd Step - Sunday Morning

Check out this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Roberts Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, 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
8.7 km
Elevation
+228m
Time
2 h 20 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River
Branch 1 Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Sechelt

Branch 1 Loop

Discover this 10.0-km loop trail near Davis Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, 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
10 km
Elevation
+339m
Time
2 h 56 min
Dogs on leash Forest River
Chineside Ravine trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Port Moody

Chineside Ravine

Enjoy this 2.4-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 43 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
2.4 km
Elevation
+86m
Time
43 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest
Leppard, Crinkum Crankum, and Kirkford MTB Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Leppard, Crinkum Crankum, and Kirkford MTB Trail Loop

Enjoy this 6.8-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
6.8 km
Elevation
+277m
Time
2 h 9 min
Forest Wildlife
Sechelt Heritage Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Sechelt

Sechelt Heritage Trail

Head out on this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, 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
3.4 km
Elevation
+29m
Time
42 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest
Teapot Hill from Watt Creek Trailhead trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Teapot Hill from Watt Creek Trailhead

Check out this 6.0-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6 km
Elevation
+271m
Time
1 h 58 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Camp Linley from Watt Creek Trailhead trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Camp Linley from Watt Creek Trailhead

Head out on this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 28 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
4.2 km
Elevation
+217m
Time
1 h 28 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
Thunderbird Ridge Loop via Eric the Red Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Thunderbird Ridge Loop via Eric the Red Trail

Try this 8.4-km loop trail near North Vancouver, 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+463m
Time
40 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife
Maple Bay Interpretive Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Maple Bay Interpretive Trail

Head out on this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, camping, 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
2.7 km
Elevation
+50m
Time
40 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake Wildflowers Wildlife
Cultus Lake Paddle trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Cultus Lake Paddle

Check out this 12.1-km loop trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for fishing and paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through August.

Distance
12.1 km
Elevation
+62m
Time
3 h 17 min
Beach Lake Views
Church Mountain trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Church Mountain

Head out on this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 17 min to complete. 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.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+547m
Time
3 h 17 min
Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Liumchen Lake, Old Baldy Mountain and Church Mountain via Windy Knob trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Liumchen Lake, Old Baldy Mountain and Church Mountain via Windy Knob

Enjoy this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 6 min to complete. 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.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+991m
Time
6 h 6 min
Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife