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British Columbia Wilderness Guide

Sunshine Coast (qathet) Hiking Trails

Discover top hiking routes across Sunshine Coast (qathet), Mainland / Southwest, British Columbia.

Regions: All BC (114) Mainland / Southwest 1254 Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Rockies Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Northern British Columbia
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Explore British Columbia by Region

Complete directory across all 6 geographic wilderness zones. Select an area below to explore mountain routes, lake loops, and backcountry passes.

6 Regions • 25 Subregions • 85+ Hubs
1,254 Trails

Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

From the coastal rainforests of Metro Vancouver to the dramatic fjord cliffs of the Sunshine Coast and towering peaks of Whistler.

Subregions:
Metro Vancouver Fraser Valley Squamish-Lillooet Sunshine Coast (qathet)
Explore Region → 4 subregions
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Vancouver Island & Coastal Islands

Rugged coastal shorelines, old-growth temperate rainforests, and alpine ridges stretching from Victoria to Cape Scott.

Subregions:
South Island (Capital Region) Cowichan Valley Central Island Pacific Rim / West Coast (Alberni-Clayoquot) North Central Island North Island (Mount Waddington)
Explore Region → 6 subregions
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Interior Mountains, Valleys & Lakes

Sun-drenched valleys, rolling ponderosa hills, pristine glacial lakes, and alpine routes around Kelowna and Kamloops.

Subregions:
Central Okanagan North Okanagan South Okanagan & Similkameen Thompson-Nicola Shuswap (Columbia-Shuswap)
Explore Region → 5 subregions
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Rocky Mountains & Purcells

Dramatic jagged mountain ranges, natural hot springs, and legendary alpine ascents around Fernie, Revelstoke, and Nelson.

Subregions:
East Kootenay Central Kootenay Kootenay Boundary Columbia Valley
Explore Region → 4 subregions
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Great Bear Rainforest & Gold Rush Country

Expansive plateau wilderness, historic gold rush corridors, and the legendary Great Bear Rainforest.

Subregions:
Cariboo Chilcotin Central Coast (Great Bear Rainforest)
Explore Region → 3 subregions
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Wilderness Frontier & Northern Rockies

Vast, untouched northern wilderness, sweeping boreal valleys, glacial fjords, and Haida Gwaii.

Subregions:
Fraser-Fort George Peace River / Northeast Bulkley-Nechako Kitimat-Stikine North Coast (Haida Gwaii) Northern Rockies & Stikine
Explore Region → 6 subregions
Showing 1–18 of 114 trails
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Loop Out & Back
Skookumchuck Narrows trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Pender Harbour

Skookumchuck Narrows

Get to know this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast A, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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
7.7 km
Elevation
+188m
Time
2 h 1 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildlife
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Mount Elphinstone Summit Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Gibsons

Mount Elphinstone Summit Trail

Experience this 12.4-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
12.4 km
Elevation
+1,067m
Time
34 min
Dog friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
View Guide
Triangle Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Triangle Lake Trail

Head out on this 7.1-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 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
7.1 km
Elevation
+229m
Time
2 h 2 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
View Guide
Keats Island Kayak trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Gibsons

Keats Island Kayak

Discover this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Gibsons, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding and paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
2.7 km
Elevation
+21m
Time
1 h 0 min
Beach Views
View Guide
Soames Hill Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Gibsons

Soames Hill Loop

Enjoy this 2.7-km loop trail near Gibsons, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 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
2.7 km
Elevation
+150m
Time
1 h 0 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
View Guide
Sprockids Beginner Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Gibsons

Sprockids Beginner Loop

Enjoy this 2.4-km loop trail near Chekwelp 26, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+66m
Time
40 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly
View Guide
Sprockids Intermediate Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Gibsons

Sprockids Intermediate Trail

Explore this 2.4-km loop trail near Chekwelp 26, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+132m
Time
53 min
Dogs on leash
View Guide
Plumpers Cove Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Gibsons

Plumpers Cove Trail

Head out on this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 19 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.5 km
Elevation
+151m
Time
1 h 19 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Views
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Mount Daniel Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Pender Harbour

Mount Daniel Trail

Get to know this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.3 km
Elevation
+381m
Time
2 h 5 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views
View Guide
Hidden Grove Purple, Blue, Red, Yellow and Blue Loops trail photo
Easy
Loop
Sechelt

Hidden Grove Purple, Blue, Red, Yellow and Blue Loops

Experience this 3.2-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 56 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
3.2 km
Elevation
+108m
Time
56 min
Dog friendly Forest Views Wildlife
View Guide
Kinnikinnick Park Pink Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Sechelt

Kinnikinnick Park Pink Trail

Try this 2.9-km loop trail near Sechelt, 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 walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation
+35m
Time
38 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife
View Guide
Smuggler Cove trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Smuggler Cove

Try this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Secret Cove, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, 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
4.3 km
Elevation
+87m
Time
1 h 4 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Views
View Guide
Roberts Creek Waterfall Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Roberts Creek

Roberts Creek Waterfall Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast D, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 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 May through October.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+48m
Time
29 min
Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
View Guide
Richardson's Cove Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Gibsons

Richardson's Cove Loop

Experience this 3.4-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
3.4 km
Elevation
+108m
Time
58 min
Kid friendly Forest Wildlife
View Guide
West Marker Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Gibsons

West Marker Trail

Enjoy this 1.3-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
1.3 km
Elevation
+93m
Time
32 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
View Guide
Mount Steele via Edwards Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Sechelt

Mount Steele via Edwards Lake Trail

Discover this 20.6-km out-and-back trail near Tuwanek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 10 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
20.6 km
Elevation
+1,013m
Time
7 h 10 min
Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
View Guide
Douglas Bay Campsite to Lost Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Gibsons

Douglas Bay Campsite to Lost Lake

Explore this 5.5-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for 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.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+290m
Time
3 h 1 min
Beach Cave Forest Lake Views Wildflowers
View Guide
Burt's Bluff Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Gibsons

Burt's Bluff Trail

Explore this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 1 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
7.6 km
Elevation
+485m
Time
3 h 1 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
View Guide