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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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Rockstar Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Rockstar Trail

Try this 1.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 35 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
1.9 km
Elevation
+74m
Time
35 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly
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Spur I and Ferret Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Spur I and Ferret Loop

Discover this 5.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
5.3 km
Elevation
+214m
Time
2 h 41 min
Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
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Ridge Run trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Ridge Run

Get to know this 6.6-km loop trail near Hemlock Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 41 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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
6.6 km
Elevation
+436m
Time
2 h 41 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views
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Pacific Spirit via Council, Top and Sword Fern trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Pacific Spirit via Council, Top and Sword Fern

Head out on this 6.6-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road 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
6.6 km
Elevation
+62m
Time
1 h 23 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers
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Weasel Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Weasel Loop

Head out on this 3.2-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
3.2 km
Elevation
+155m
Time
30 min
Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
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Lily Lake Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Pender Harbour

Lily Lake Trail

Head out on this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near South Pender Harbour, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
2.1 km
Elevation
+38m
Time
30 min
Kid friendly Forest Lake Wildflowers
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Crescent Beach Paddle trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
White Rock

Crescent Beach Paddle

Explore this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for birding and paddle sports, 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
+7m
Time
2 h 4 min
Beach Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Beaver Pond - NMA - Summer Trail - Parbac trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Beaver Pond - NMA - Summer Trail - Parbac

Explore this 6.9-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 4 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
6.9 km
Elevation
+245m
Time
2 h 4 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views
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Azreal - Kaolis Mainline - Rainbow Sproatt - Gargamel Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Whistler

Azreal - Kaolis Mainline - Rainbow Sproatt - Gargamel Trail

Experience this 14.6-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 21 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 best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.6 km
Elevation
+790m
Time
5 h 21 min
Dogs on leash Forest
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Big Tree Road - Beaver Pond - Easy Street - Neimja - Locomotive trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Big Tree Road - Beaver Pond - Easy Street - Neimja - Locomotive

Explore this 8.9-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 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
8.9 km
Elevation
+223m
Time
2 h 20 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views
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Gord's Grunt - Missing Link - Woodpecker - Pump It Up trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Gord's Grunt - Missing Link - Woodpecker - Pump It Up

Check out this 2.7-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 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
2.7 km
Elevation
+74m
Time
44 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views
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Little Knives - Datsun Alley - Pump It Up - Riley Falls trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Little Knives - Datsun Alley - Pump It Up - Riley Falls

Try this 8.9-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 17 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.9 km
Elevation
+212m
Time
2 h 17 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake
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Middlepoint FSR - Copperhead - McNeil Lake FSR - Old Pole Road trail photo
Easy
Loop
Pender Harbour

Middlepoint FSR - Copperhead - McNeil Lake FSR - Old Pole Road

Try this 9.7-km loop trail near South Pender Harbour, 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
9.7 km
Elevation
+119m
Time
2 h 6 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake
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McNeill Lake via Copperhead trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Pender Harbour

McNeill Lake via Copperhead

Experience this 6.8-km out-and-back trail near South Pender Harbour, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6.8 km
Elevation
+118m
Time
1 h 35 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake
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19 Mile Creek Trail: Iceberg Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

19 Mile Creek Trail: Iceberg Lake

Discover this 14.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 51 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter 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
14.2 km
Elevation
+967m
Time
5 h 51 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Beverly Lake via Rainbow Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Beverly Lake via Rainbow Lake Trail

Try this 24.5-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 33 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance
24.5 km
Elevation
+1,214m
Time
8 h 33 min
Forest Lake Views Waterfall
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Insomnia - Elixir - Highway 86 - Ride Don't Slide trail photo
Hard
Loop
Whistler

Insomnia - Elixir - Highway 86 - Ride Don't Slide

Check out this 11.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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 best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.4 km
Elevation
+1,041m
Time
5 h 39 min
Dogs on leash Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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