Squamish Hiking Trails &amp; Backcountry Routes

Garibaldi Highlands and Bob McIntosh Memorial Loop

Enjoy this 13.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

13.4 km

Elevation

+366m

Time

3 h 37 min

Dog friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Upper Shannon Falls and Wonderland Lake Loop Trails

Discover this 2.9-km loop trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 51 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+98m

Time

51 min

Lake Views Wildflowers

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Skyline Ridge

Enjoy this 20.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 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

20.1 km

Elevation

+1,609m

Time

9 h 10 min

Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers

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Smoke Bluffs Loop Trail

Discover this 2.7-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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 October.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+193m

Time

1 h 8 min

Partially paved Forest Views Wildflowers

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Meadow of the Grizzly via Stl'lhalem Sintl' trail photo

Challenging

Meadow of the Grizzly via Stl'lhalem Sintl'

Head out on this 15.6-km loop trail near Squamish, 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.

Distance

15.6 km

Elevation

+818m

Time

6 h 38 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Mount Crumpit

Enjoy this 4.7-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+266m

Time

6 h 38 min

Forest Views

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Beth Lake via Furry Downing Road trail photo

Challenging

Beth Lake via Furry Downing Road

Explore this 17.5-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 38 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.

Distance

17.5 km

Elevation

+1,016m

Time

6 h 38 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles

Check out this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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

5.3 km

Elevation

+423m

Time

2 h 20 min

No dogs Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Furry Creek Knob Deck Trail

Experience this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 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 April through May. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.9 km

Elevation

+319m

Time

2 h 20 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hat Mountain and Fat Ass Peak Loop

Enjoy this 19.5-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through October.

Distance

19.5 km

Elevation

+1,693m

Time

5 h 45 min

Forest Views

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Helm Glacier

Check out this 31.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

31.7 km

Elevation

+1,493m

Time

5 h 45 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Cat Lake

Discover this 1.4-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This trail is great for camping and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

1.4 km

Elevation

+35m

Time

23 min

Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake Views

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Easy

Cheshire Cat Loop

Enjoy this 4.7-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 28 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 September.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+182m

Time

1 h 28 min

Beach Lake Views

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Garibaldi Lake Parking Lot to Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot trail photo

Point to Point

Garibaldi Lake Parking Lot to Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot

Enjoy this 28.8-km point-to-point trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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

28.8 km

Elevation

+1,536m

Time

9 h 59 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Seed Peak

Enjoy this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance

14.3 km

Elevation

+1,043m

Time

2 h 56 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Slhanay Peak Trail

Check out this 6.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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

6.1 km

Elevation

+640m

Time

3 h 18 min

Dogs on leash Partially paved Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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