Multi-Day Backpacking Trails in British Columbia

Challenging

Loop

Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain and Cypress Lake

Try this 18.5-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 min to complete. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.5 km

Elevation

+866m

Time

6 h 17 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Watersprite Lake (Winter Route)

Head out on this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 17 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 July through April.

Distance

15.3 km

Elevation

+743m

Time

5 h 17 min

Forest Lake River

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles

Check out this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, 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 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

5.3 km

Elevation

+423m

Time

2 h 20 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Challenging

Out & Back

Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Whirlwind Peak

Explore this 6.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

6.8 km

Elevation

+581m

Time

3 h 12 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Lake Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Manning Park

Poland Lake Trail

Experience this 16.4-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 21 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 July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

16.4 km

Elevation

+703m

Time

5 h 21 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Lake Views

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Moderate

Point to Point

Sunshine Valley

Skagit River Trail

Discover this 14.5-km point-to-point trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and fishing, 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

14.5 km

Elevation

+365m

Time

3 h 57 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Pender Harbour

Malaspina Substation Road

Head out on this 19.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast A, 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.

Distance

19.6 km

Elevation

+908m

Time

3 h 9 min

Forest Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Hope

Zupjok Peak

Enjoy this 9.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 9 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

9.7 km

Elevation

+697m

Time

4 h 9 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views

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Challenging

Loop

Abbotsford

Taggart Peak, Sumas Mountain, and Chadsey Lake Loop

Discover this 15.6-km loop trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through July.

Distance

15.6 km

Elevation

+859m

Time

5 h 45 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Sechelt

McNair Lake Trail

Check out this 22.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 47 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

22.7 km

Elevation

+802m

Time

6 h 47 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Flute Summit

Explore this 13.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 7 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

13 km

Elevation

+807m

Time

5 h 7 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

Mission

Alder Flats via East Canyon Trail

Head out on this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

11.4 km

Elevation

+439m

Time

3 h 32 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

Whistler

Keg Peak from Brew Hut

Try this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+232m

Time

1 h 35 min

Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Church Mountain

Head out on this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 17 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, 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.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+547m

Time

3 h 17 min

Forest Views Wildflowers

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Challenging

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Liumchen Lake, Old Baldy Mountain and Church Mountain via Windy Knob

Enjoy this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 6 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, 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.

Distance

15 km

Elevation

+991m

Time

6 h 6 min

Forest Lake River

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