Multi-Day Backpacking Trails in British Columbia

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

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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High Falls to Seagram Lake

Discover this 28.3-km out-and-back trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 52 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.

Distance

28.3 km

Elevation

+1,682m

Time

10 h 52 min

Forest Lake Views

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Reflection Lake and Tricouni Peak trail photo

Reflection Lake and Tricouni Peak

Enjoy this 28.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, 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 May through September.

Distance

28.2 km

Elevation

+2,130m

Time

12 h 25 min

Forest Lake Views

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Loop

Echo Lake Trail

Check out this 8.4-km loop 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 best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+899m

Time

2 h 55 min

Beach Forest Lake

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Challenging

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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Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay - Deep Cove trail photo

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

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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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

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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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

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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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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Chilliwack

Macdonald Peak

Try this 21.6-km out-and-back trail near Chilliwack, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

21.6 km

Elevation

+1,764m

Time

19 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Chilliwack

Mount McGuire

Bummer, this trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.

Distance

37.7 km

Elevation

+2,391m

Time

14 h 59 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Hope

Mount Grant

Get to know this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 9 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

12.1 km

Elevation

+1,721m

Time

8 h 9 min

Forest Lake Views

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Hard

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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Hard