West Vancouver Hiking Trails &amp; Backcountry Routes

Brother's Creek Loop

Experience this 6.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 min to complete. 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

6.1 km

Elevation

+344m

Time

2 h 16 min

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Mount Strachan South Peak via Collins Trail trail photo

Mount Strachan South Peak via Collins Trail

Experience this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 59 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+518m

Time

2 h 59 min

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Skyline Trail: Cypress Bowl Road to Lower Brewis Trail trail photo

Skyline Trail: Cypress Bowl Road to Lower Brewis Trail

Enjoy this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+211m

Time

2 h 8 min

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Very Hard

The West Lion

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 41 min to complete. 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 May through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

14.6 km

Elevation

+1,462m

Time

7 h 41 min

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Cypress Falls Trail

Check out this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+124m

Time

55 min

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Expert

Mount Harvey

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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

11.3 km

Elevation

+1,407m

Time

1 h 38 min

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Hollyburn Peak Trail

Discover this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 54 min to complete. 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+432m

Time

2 h 54 min

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Very Easy

Whytecliff Trail

Head out on this 0.8-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for paddle sports, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter 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

0.8 km

Elevation

+18m

Time

12 min

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Cleveland Dam to West Lake via Baden Powell Trail trail photo

Cleveland Dam to West Lake via Baden Powell Trail

Head out on this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 13 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.7 km

Elevation

+802m

Time

5 h 13 min

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Whyte Lake via Baden Powell Trail trail photo

Whyte Lake via Baden Powell Trail

Experience this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+224m

Time

1 h 25 min

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Expert

Brunswick Mountain Trail

Experience this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, 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 best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.4 km

Elevation

+1,555m

Time

6 h 51 min

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Mount Strachan

Discover this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+590m

Time

6 h 51 min

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Very Easy

Yew Lake Trail

Check out this 2.3-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.3 km

Elevation

+27m

Time

29 min

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Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour trail photo

Point to Point

Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour

Head out on this 8.7-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, 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

8.7 km

Elevation

+267m

Time

2 h 12 min

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Black Mountain Loop

Enjoy this 5.3-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 11 min to complete. 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+358m

Time

2 h 11 min

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Trudi's Trail

Explore this 2.7-km loop trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+233m

Time

1 h 18 min

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