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Multi-Day Backpacking Trails in British Columbia

Multi-day expeditions and wilderness traverse routes through the British Columbia backcountry.

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Hat Mountain and Fat Ass Peak Loop trail photo
Very Hard
Loop
Squamish

Hat Mountain and Fat Ass Peak Loop

Enjoy this 19.5-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through October.

Distance
19.5 km
Elevation
+1,693m
Time
5 h 45 min
Forest Views
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Helm Glacier trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Helm Glacier

Check out this 31.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
31.7 km
Elevation
+1,493m
Time
5 h 45 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Mount Weart trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Mount Weart

Head out on this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 33 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 May through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
17.9 km
Elevation
+2,114m
Time
10 h 33 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Wedge Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Wedge Mountain

Head out on this 21.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
21.2 km
Elevation
+2,451m
Time
6 h 6 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Brunswick Mountain via Deeks Lake trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Brunswick Mountain via Deeks Lake

Discover this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,854m
Time
10 h 44 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Tikwalus Heritage Trail trail photo
Hard
Loop
Yale

Tikwalus Heritage Trail

Experience this 10.8-km loop trail near Spuzzum, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 58 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through July.

Distance
10.8 km
Elevation
+878m
Time
4 h 58 min
Forest Lake River
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Garibaldi Lake Parking Lot to Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Squamish

Garibaldi Lake Parking Lot to Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot

Enjoy this 28.8-km point-to-point trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 59 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
28.8 km
Elevation
+1,536m
Time
9 h 59 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Seed Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Seed Peak

Enjoy this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance
14.3 km
Elevation
+1,043m
Time
2 h 56 min
Forest Lake River
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Mount Burwell trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mount Burwell

Proceed cautiously on this 24.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
24.3 km
Elevation
+1,471m
Time
2 h 56 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Johnson Peak Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Hope

Johnson Peak Trail

Enjoy this 24.5-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 50 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
24.5 km
Elevation
+1,585m
Time
9 h 50 min
Forest Views
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Alouette Mountain Trail via Menzies and Alouette Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Mountain Trail via Menzies and Alouette Trail

Explore this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
20.3 km
Elevation
+1,207m
Time
7 h 48 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Mount Webb trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Webb

Discover this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through August.

Distance
20.9 km
Elevation
+1,677m
Time
4 h 56 min
Forest Lake Views
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Hanes Valley Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
North Vancouver

Hanes Valley Loop

Proceed cautiously on this 22.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
22.9 km
Elevation
+1,287m
Time
44 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River
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Overlord Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Overlord Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 39.4-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
39.4 km
Elevation
+2,565m
Time
14 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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