Squamish Hiking Trails & Backcountry Routes

Challenging

Loop

Squamish

High Falls Creek Trail

Get to know this 8.4-km loop trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+547m

Time

1 h 49 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes

Discover this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and cross-country skiing, 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

20.3 km

Elevation

+812m

Time

6 h 24 min

No dogs Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Out & Back

Squamish

Stawamus Chief via Shannon Falls

Try this 8.0-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 6 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, rock climbing, and running, so you'll likely encounter 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

8 km

Elevation

+765m

Time

4 h 6 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Petgill Lake Trail

Experience this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Britannia Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 4 min to complete. 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.3 km

Elevation

+645m

Time

4 h 4 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

Squamish

Brohm Lake Interpretive Forest

Get to know this 8.0-km loop trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 45 min to complete. 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8 km

Elevation

+377m

Time

2 h 45 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Hard

Loop

Squamish

The Black Tusk

Discover this 25.9-km loop trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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

25.9 km

Elevation

+1,761m

Time

11 h 30 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Squamish

Squamish Estuary

Head out on this 3.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, running, and walking, 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

3.1 km

Elevation

+9m

Time

34 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Squamish

Brackendale Dykes Trail

Experience this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and 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. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+11m

Time

46 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Garibaldi Lake

Experience this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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

18.2 km

Elevation

+979m

Time

6 h 36 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

Squamish

Four Lakes Trail

Discover this 6.3-km loop trail near Brackendale, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.3 km

Elevation

+150m

Time

1 h 38 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Squamish

Panorama Ridge

Experience this 28.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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

28.3 km

Elevation

+1,610m

Time

35 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Hard

Loop

Squamish

Stawamus Chief First, Second, and Third Peak Loop

Check out this 5.8-km loop trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.8 km

Elevation

+657m

Time

57 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Sea to Sky Summit Trail (Upper Shannon Falls Trail)

Head out on this 17.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

17.7 km

Elevation

+1,017m

Time

3 h 44 min

Dogs on leash Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

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Very Easy

Loop

Squamish

Alice Lake Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+13m

Time

21 min

No dogs Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Watersprite Lake (Summer Route)

Discover this 16.9-km out-and-back trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

16.9 km

Elevation

+704m

Time

1 h 34 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Expert

Out & Back

Squamish

Stawamus Chief First Peak

Discover this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, 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 April through November.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+535m

Time

2 h 1 min

Kid friendly Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

Squamish

Shannon Falls Lookout

Discover this 1.1-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 21 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

1.1 km

Elevation

+46m

Time

21 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Out & Back

Squamish

Deeks Lake

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14.6 km

Elevation

+1,031m

Time

6 h 12 min

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