Halfmoon Bay Hiking Trails & Backcountry Routes

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

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Very Easy

Out & Back

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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

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Easy

Loop

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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

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Easy

Out & Back

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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

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Very Easy

Loop

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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

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Very Easy

Out & Back

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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

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Easy

Loop

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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

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Easy

Loop

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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

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Easy

Loop

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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

View Guide

Very Hard

Point to Point

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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

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Easy

Out & Back

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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

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Easy

Out & Back

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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

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

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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

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

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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

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

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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

View Guide

Easy

Loop

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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

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

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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

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

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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

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