Bowen Island Hiking Trails & Backcountry Routes

Easy

Loop

Bowen Island

Killarney Lake

Enjoy this 7.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, so you'll likely encounter 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

7.9 km

Elevation

+184m

Time

2 h 2 min

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Easy

Loop

Bowen Island

Lighthouse Park Viewpoint Loop

Get to know this 5.5-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, 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

5.5 km

Elevation

+247m

Time

1 h 49 min

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Challenging

Loop

Bowen Island

Handloggers Trail - North Summit Trail - Skid Trail

Discover this 9.5-km loop trail near Miller's Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter 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

9.5 km

Elevation

+680m

Time

2 h 57 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Black Mountain via Baden Powell Trail

Enjoy this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14.3 km

Elevation

+1,188m

Time

1 h 15 min

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Easy

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Whyte Lake via Nelson Creek Trail

Explore this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+197m

Time

1 h 34 min

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Easy

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Dorman Point Trail

Get to know this 2.4-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 49 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+112m

Time

49 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Grafton Road: Snug Cove to Tunstall Bay

Experience this 15.6-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 56 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, road biking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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

15.6 km

Elevation

+340m

Time

3 h 56 min

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Challenging

Loop

Bowen Island

Snug Cove to Cape Roger Curtis Tour

Check out this 28.8-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

28.8 km

Elevation

+822m

Time

2 h 2 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Eagle Bluffs via Baden Powell Trail

Try this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+980m

Time

4 h 32 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Mount Artaban

Explore this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Miller's Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+586m

Time

3 h 24 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Bowen Island

Headwaters Park to Quarry Park Loop

Enjoy this 2.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 41 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+52m

Time

41 min

Forest Views

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Expert

Point to Point

Bowen Island

Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay - Deep Cove

Proceed cautiously on this 43.6-km point--point trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

43.6 km

Elevation

+2,425m

Time

2 h 1 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Mount Gardner Hikers Trail

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through August. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+685m

Time

5 h 45 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Mount Gardner via SW Ridge Trail

Experience this 6.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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.

Distance

6 km

Elevation

+535m

Time

3 h 16 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Bowen Trail

Discover this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 10 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

3.9 km

Elevation

+139m

Time

1 h 10 min

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Challenging

Loop

Bowen Island

Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake

Proceed cautiously on this 15.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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

15.9 km

Elevation

+810m

Time

1 h 49 min

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Easy

Loop

Bowen Island

Higher Grafton Lake Loop

Get to know this 3.1-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 53 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 August.

Distance

3.1 km

Elevation

+99m

Time

53 min

Lake Views

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Easy

Loop

Bowen Island

Quarry Park Loop

Try this 4.0-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 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

4 km

Elevation

+188m

Time

1 h 22 min

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