Squamish Hiking Trails &amp; Backcountry Routes

Lucille Lake Loop

Head out on this 3.5-km loop trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through August.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+61m

Time

50 min

Forest Lake River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Mamquam Spawning Trail

Explore this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 57 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 August through February.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+46m

Time

57 min

River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Half Nelson via Ring Creek

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately 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 September.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+228m

Time

4 h 56 min

Forest Views

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Upper Half Nelson and Full Nelson via Ring Creek trail photo

Upper Half Nelson and Full Nelson via Ring Creek

Get to know this 6.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately 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 September.

Distance

6.8 km

Elevation

+282m

Time

4 h 56 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Expert

Mamquam Mountain

Try this 14.8-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

14.8 km

Elevation

+1,699m

Time

3 h 7 min

No dogs Forest Lake Views

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Moderate

Phyllis Lake

Get to know this 15.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 21 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

15.4 km

Elevation

+469m

Time

4 h 21 min

Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildlife

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Cheakamus Loop

Explore this 5.0-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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

5 km

Elevation

+218m

Time

1 h 37 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Estuary Trail (Spit Road)

Enjoy this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.4 km

Elevation

+10m

Time

38 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Rails trails

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Starvation Lake via Cheakamus Canyon Trail trail photo

Starvation Lake via Cheakamus Canyon Trail

Check out this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+173m

Time

1 h 46 min

Lake River Views

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Mamquam Falls

Get to know this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+70m

Time

37 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

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Shannon Falls from Gondola

Explore this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 min to complete. 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 June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.6 km

Elevation

+52m

Time

28 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Waterfall

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Moderate

Intake Pond Trail

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

11.3 km

Elevation

+519m

Time

3 h 47 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Bagpipe Peak Trail

Check out this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 29 min to complete. This trail is great for cross-country skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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

13.7 km

Elevation

+1,166m

Time

6 h 29 min

Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Expert

Seed and Pinecone Peak

Experience this 24.9-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and skiing, 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

24.9 km

Elevation

+2,340m

Time

8 h 35 min

Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Mount Gillespie - Seed Peak - Pinecone Peak trail photo

Expert

Mount Gillespie - Seed Peak - Pinecone Peak

Proceed cautiously on this 27.5-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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

27.5 km

Elevation

+2,675m

Time

8 h 35 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Furry Creek Knob Deck via FSR trail photo

Moderate

Furry Creek Knob Deck via FSR

Head out on this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 52 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.1 km

Elevation

+278m

Time

1 h 52 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views

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Hard