Gibsons Hiking Trails &amp; Backcountry Routes

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

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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

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Very Easy

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

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Sprockids Intermediate Trail trail photo

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

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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

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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

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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

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Douglas Bay Campsite to Lost Lake trail photo

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

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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

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Mount Elphinstone via Dakota Creek trail photo

Mount Elphinstone via Dakota Creek

Try this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

15.3 km

Elevation

+610m

Time

4 h 49 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Centre Bay Bluffs Wood Trail trail photo

Centre Bay Bluffs Wood Trail

Try this 2.4-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+143m

Time

55 min

Forest Lake Views

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Langdale Falls Trail

Check out this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. 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 October.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+156m

Time

1 h 0 min

Forest Waterfall Wildlife

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Dakota Creek Falls

Try this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.8 km

Elevation

+263m

Time

1 h 46 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Soames Hill from Reed Road

Get to know this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 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 July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.4 km

Elevation

+172m

Time

1 h 12 min

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First Camp and Chaster Falls trail photo

Challenging

First Camp and Chaster Falls

Head out on this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Gibsons, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 16 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+233m

Time

1 h 16 min

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Tramway and White Trail

Enjoy this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Granthams Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+323m

Time

1 h 54 min

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Challenging