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Halfmoon Bay Hiking Trails & Backcountry Routes

Explore the best hiking trails, mountain summits, and scenic nature paths in Halfmoon Bay, Sunshine Coast (qathet), British Columbia.

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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
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
Big Tree, Addernach, Lee's Big Easy, 4D, and Shakecutter's Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Big Tree, Addernach, Lee's Big Easy, 4D, and Shakecutter's Loop

Try this 4.5-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.5 km
Elevation
+156m
Time
1 h 20 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest
Homesite Creek Forest Service Road trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Homesite Creek Forest Service Road

Discover this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation
+85m
Time
48 min
Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife
Tic Tac Toe - Lena - Pterodactyl trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Tic Tac Toe - Lena - Pterodactyl

Experience this 3.9-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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
3.9 km
Elevation
+59m
Time
53 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Secret Cove Lost Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Secret Cove Lost Trail

Enjoy this 3.1-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 45 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 October through October.

Distance
3.1 km
Elevation
+63m
Time
45 min
Forest Views
Truman Nature Trails trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Truman Nature Trails

Discover this 3.5-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, 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
3.5 km
Elevation
+102m
Time
59 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers
Triangle Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Triangle Lake Loop

Enjoy this 3.7-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 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
3.7 km
Elevation
+112m
Time
1 h 1 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildlife
Deliverance, Millipede, and Cabin Fever Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Deliverance, Millipede, and Cabin Fever Loop

Try this 9.2-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 45 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
9.2 km
Elevation
+325m
Time
2 h 45 min
Dog friendly Forest Wildlife
Suncoaster Bike Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Halfmoon Bay

Suncoaster Bike Trail

Check out this 37.5-km point-to-point trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
37.5 km
Elevation
+904m
Time
9 h 52 min
Dog friendly Forest Lake Views Wildlife
Halfmoon Bay Trail to Caren Peak trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Halfmoon Bay Trail to Caren Peak

Discover this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.1 km
Elevation
+356m
Time
3 h 22 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
North Thormanby Island trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

North Thormanby Island

Experience this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 11 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and paddle sports, 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
8.7 km
Elevation
+184m
Time
2 h 11 min
Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Pick It Up - Datsun All - X - School Daze - Sprokids Run trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Pick It Up - Datsun All - X - School Daze - Sprokids Run

Discover this 2.3-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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
2.3 km
Elevation
+37m
Time
31 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
B4, Roller Coaster, Datsun Alley, and Pterodactyl Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

B4, Roller Coaster, Datsun Alley, and Pterodactyl Loop

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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
5.6 km
Elevation
+112m
Time
1 h 23 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife
Smuggler Cove South Viewpoint trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Smuggler Cove South Viewpoint

Get to know this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Secret Cove, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 40 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
2.7 km
Elevation
+54m
Time
40 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Coopers Green Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Coopers Green Loop

Get to know this 4.5-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.5 km
Elevation
+162m
Time
1 h 21 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views
Missing Link and Riley Falls Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Missing Link and Riley Falls Loop

Try this 4.2-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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
4.2 km
Elevation
+97m
Time
1 h 4 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest
Frog Pond and Lohn Road Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Frog Pond and Lohn Road Trail

Explore this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
2.3 km
Elevation
+26m
Time
29 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest