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West Vancouver Hiking Trails & Backcountry Routes

Explore the best hiking trails, mountain summits, and scenic nature paths in West Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Tunnel Bluffs trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Tunnel Bluffs

Check out this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 40 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
7.4 km
Elevation
+684m
Time
3 h 40 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Hat Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hat Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
14.3 km
Elevation
+1,588m
Time
3 h 40 min
Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Bowen Lookout Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout Trail

Discover this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, 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
4.7 km
Elevation
+152m
Time
1 h 21 min
No dogs Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Porteau Cove Lookout via Campground Access Road trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Porteau Cove Lookout via Campground Access Road

Enjoy this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping 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
2.1 km
Elevation
+16m
Time
25 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Views Wildlife
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Centennial Seawalk via Millennium Park trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Centennial Seawalk via Millennium Park

Head out on this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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
4.7 km
Elevation
+33m
Time
56 min
No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly Partially paved Beach Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Kloochman Park Overlook Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Kloochman Park Overlook Trail

Enjoy this 1.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, 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
1 km
Elevation
+43m
Time
20 min
Beach Views Wildlife
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Mount Strachan Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
West Vancouver

Mount Strachan Loop

Get to know this 6.8-km loop 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6.8 km
Elevation
+568m
Time
6 h 18 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Unnecessary Mountain trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Unnecessary Mountain

Experience this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+1,122m
Time
5 h 16 min
Forest Views Wildlife
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Brunswick Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Brunswick Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Discover this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, 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 October.

Distance
17.9 km
Elevation
+1,686m
Time
3 h 34 min
Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Nelson Creek Trail and Fire Access Road Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Nelson Creek Trail and Fire Access Road Loop

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 16 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
3.7 km
Elevation
+180m
Time
1 h 16 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildlife
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Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+446m
Time
3 h 2 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake

Try this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+862m
Time
5 h 39 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Waterfall
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Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell

Explore this 7.9-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+448m
Time
2 h 57 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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BLT MTB Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

BLT MTB Loop

Try this 5.3-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November.

Distance
5.3 km
Elevation
+326m
Time
1 h 32 min
Forest Views
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Blind Skier - SGS - Antagonizer trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Blind Skier - SGS - Antagonizer

Explore this 4.5-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 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 best times to visit this trail are June through November.

Distance
4.5 km
Elevation
+211m
Time
1 h 32 min
Forest Views
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Centennial Seawalk trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Centennial Seawalk

Get to know this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and road biking, 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
4.8 km
Elevation
+43m
Time
1 h 0 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Partially paved Beach Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
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