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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.

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Loop Out & Back
Old Baldy trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Old Baldy

Head out on this 16.1-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 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.

Distance
16.1 km
Elevation
+1,053m
Time
6 h 29 min
Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Liumchen Creek Valley trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Liumchen Creek Valley

Try this 15.4-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 25 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15.4 km
Elevation
+772m
Time
5 h 25 min
Dogs on leash Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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Mount McGuire via Borden Creek FSR trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount McGuire via Borden Creek FSR

Enjoy this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 58 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
5 km
Elevation
+598m
Time
2 h 58 min
Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Skidder, Platinum, and Shotgun trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Skidder, Platinum, and Shotgun

Experience this 6.6-km loop trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6.6 km
Elevation
+389m
Time
2 h 31 min
Dogs on leash Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
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Skidder to PBR Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Skidder to PBR Loop

Enjoy this 6.1-km loop trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 6 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6.1 km
Elevation
+295m
Time
2 h 6 min
Dogs on leash Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
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Spur I, The Chute, Manor Road, and Canterbury trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Spur I, The Chute, Manor Road, and Canterbury

Experience this 11.7-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 46 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.7 km
Elevation
+490m
Time
3 h 46 min
Dogs on leash Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
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Cardinalis Peak trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Mission

Cardinalis Peak

Head out on this 8.9-km loop trail near Mission, 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.

Distance
8.9 km
Elevation
+493m
Time
29 min
Forest Views
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Frog Pond and Lohn Road Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Frog Pond and Lohn Road Trail

Explore this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, 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
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Homesite Creek East Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Homesite Creek East Loop

Try this 1.8-km loop trail near Secret Cove, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+49m
Time
29 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Waterfall
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Homesite Creek Falls via Brooks trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Homesite Creek Falls via Brooks

Experience this 2.9-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. 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 July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation
+86m
Time
48 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Waterfall
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Muddy Loop, Slide, and F100 Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Muddy Loop, Slide, and F100 Trail

Enjoy this 5.3-km loop trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
5.3 km
Elevation
+305m
Time
24 min
Dog friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
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Millar Creek Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Whistler

Millar Creek Trail Loop

Discover this 1.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
1.4 km
Elevation
+44m
Time
24 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest
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Black Mountain Plateau Winter Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Black Mountain Plateau Winter Trail

Check out this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, 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 and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are October through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5 km
Elevation
+334m
Time
2 h 3 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Lake
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Cabin Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Cabin Lake Trail

Check out this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5 km
Elevation
+334m
Time
2 h 3 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Lake
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Four Lakes Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Four Lakes Loop

Head out on this 7.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 17 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.4 km
Elevation
+280m
Time
2 h 17 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Lake Views
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Armstrong, Gravy, and RPM trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Armstrong, Gravy, and RPM

Head out on this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.8 km
Elevation
+146m
Time
1 h 21 min
Dogs on leash Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
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Shakecutters - VFR - Summer Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Shakecutters - VFR - Summer Trail

Experience this 6.6-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 57 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
6.6 km
Elevation
+228m
Time
1 h 57 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views
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Beaver Pond - Frogger - Brat - Easy Street trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Beaver Pond - Frogger - Brat - Easy Street

Enjoy this 10.6-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 50 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. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.6 km
Elevation
+279m
Time
2 h 50 min
Dogs on leash Forest River Views
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