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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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Radium Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Radium Lake

Discover this 16.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Vedder Mountain Ridge Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain Ridge Trail

Explore this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9 km
Elevation
+387m
Time
2 h 56 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Flora Lake Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Flora Lake Trail

Get to know this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and fishing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
16.3 km
Elevation
+1,709m
Time
1 h 38 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Lone Goat Mountain from Gibson Pass trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Manning Park

Lone Goat Mountain from Gibson Pass

Check out this 21.7-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 55 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
21.7 km
Elevation
+1,168m
Time
7 h 55 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Weaver Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Weaver Lake Trail

Enjoy this 6.9-km loop trail near Hemlock Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Widgeon Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

Widgeon Lake Trail

Enjoy this 27.7-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
27.7 km
Elevation
+922m
Time
2 h 45 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail

Get to know this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
11.9 km
Elevation
+493m
Time
1 h 39 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Hector Ferguson Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hector Ferguson Lake Trail

Discover this 29.0-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 12 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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
29 km
Elevation
+892m
Time
8 h 12 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mount MacFarlane trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount MacFarlane

Experience this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.1 km
Elevation
+1,804m
Time
1 h 11 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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The West Lion via Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

The West Lion via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Explore this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18.2 km
Elevation
+1,408m
Time
1 h 33 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Widgeon Falls Paddle Route and Hike trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

Widgeon Falls Paddle Route and Hike

Enjoy this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 15 min to complete. 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Watersprite Lake (Summer Route) trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Watersprite Lake (Summer Route)

Discover this 16.9-km out-and-back trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
16.9 km
Elevation
+704m
Time
1 h 34 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mowich Campground via Skyline I Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Manning Park

Mowich Campground via Skyline I Trail

Try this 33.3-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
33.3 km
Elevation
+1,875m
Time
12 h 25 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
Hope

Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail

Enjoy this 71.1-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 25 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
71.1 km
Elevation
+3,922m
Time
25 h 25 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Menzies Trail to West Canyon trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
Maple Ridge

Menzies Trail to West Canyon

Try this 7.9-km point-to-point trail near Maple Ridge, 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 backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99 trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99

Discover this 26.4-km point-to-point trail near Strachan Creek, 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
26.4 km
Elevation
+1,689m
Time
5 h 18 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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