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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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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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Alder Flats via East Canyon Trail trail photo
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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Mount Gillespie - Seed Peak - Pinecone Peak trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Mount Gillespie - Seed Peak - Pinecone Peak

Proceed cautiously on this 27.5-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
27.5 km
Elevation
+2,675m
Time
8 h 35 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Burke North Summit trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Burke North Summit

Enjoy this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,273m
Time
38 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Elk, Thurston, and Mercer Traverse trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Elk, Thurston, and Mercer Traverse

Head out on this 23.3-km out-and-back trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 30 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 June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
23.3 km
Elevation
+1,544m
Time
9 h 30 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Dragon's Back Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Hope

Dragon's Back Trail

Check out this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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
4 km
Elevation
+424m
Time
2 h 10 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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