Multi-Day Backpacking Trails in British Columbia

Expert

Out & Back

Sunshine Valley

Mount Outram

Get to know this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.3 km

Elevation

+1,799m

Time

6 h 39 min

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Moderate

Loop

Maple Ridge

Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+389m

Time

3 h 10 min

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Challenging

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Chilliwack

Liumchen Lake

Enjoy this 9.2-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 58 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+678m

Time

3 h 58 min

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Challenging

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Squamish

Brew Mountain via Roe Creek Trail

Explore this 19.2-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 1 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

19.2 km

Elevation

+1,047m

Time

7 h 1 min

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Out & Back

Chilliwack

Williams Peak via Williams Ridge Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14.6 km

Elevation

+1,670m

Time

2 h 34 min

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Challenging

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Squamish

Mount Sheer and Mountain Lake Hut

Get to know this 13.2-km out-and-back trail near Furry 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

13.2 km

Elevation

+831m

Time

5 h 16 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Yale

Zupjok Peak - Llama Peak - Alpaca Peak

Head out on this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.3 km

Elevation

+1,320m

Time

1 h 20 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Mission

Mount St. Benedict

Explore this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 28 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10.8 km

Elevation

+1,019m

Time

5 h 28 min

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Mount Mercer

Enjoy this 14.8-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

14.8 km

Elevation

+1,322m

Time

3 h 45 min

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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

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Hard

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Squamish

Deeks Lake - Hanover Lake - Brunswick Lake

Try this 19.0-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 53 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

19 km

Elevation

+1,292m

Time

7 h 53 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Manning Park

Frosty Mountain Trail

Head out on this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 59 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

20.9 km

Elevation

+1,231m

Time

7 h 59 min

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Harrison Hot Springs

Slollicum Peak Trail

Discover this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 34 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

13.4 km

Elevation

+1,207m

Time

6 h 34 min

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Expert

Point to Point

Bowen Island

Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay - Deep Cove

Proceed cautiously on this 43.6-km point--point trail near Bowen Island, 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

43.6 km

Elevation

+2,425m

Time

2 h 1 min

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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

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Challenging

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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

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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

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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

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