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Wilderness Feature: Beach

Beach & Coastal Trails in British Columbia

Hike along sandy shores, rocky ocean coastlines, and secluded freshwater lake beaches in British Columbia.

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Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop trail photo
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.

Porteau Cove Lookout via Campground Access Road trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Porteau Cove Lookout via Campground Access Road

Enjoy this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping and walking, 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.

Murrin Loop and Jurassic Ridge Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Murrin Loop and Jurassic Ridge Trail

Explore this 2.4-km loop trail near Britannia Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+163m
Time
1 h 0 min
Kid friendly Partially paved Beach
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Confederation Nature Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Confederation Nature Trail

Check out this 1.6-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Centennial Seawalk via Millennium Park trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Centennial Seawalk via Millennium Park

Head out on this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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.

Douglas Bay to Gambier Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Gambier Island

Douglas Bay to Gambier Lake

Experience this 9.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and walking, 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
9.7 km
Elevation
+521m
Time
3 h 32 min
Beach Forest Lake
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DeBeck's Hill trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Squamish

DeBeck's Hill

Try this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
4.3 km
Elevation
+277m
Time
1 h 44 min
Kid friendly Beach Forest
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Devil's Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Devil's Lake Loop

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, 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.

Mount St. Benedict trail photo
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
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Beach Forest
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Alta Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alta Lake Loop

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, 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.

Rainbow Park and Whistler Golf Course Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Rainbow Park and Whistler Golf Course Loop

Head out on this 8.4-km loop trail near Whistler, 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 hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+162m
Time
2 h 2 min
Beach Forest Lake
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Garibaldi Highlands and Alice Lake trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Garibaldi Highlands and Alice Lake

Head out on this 13.0-km loop trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
13 km
Elevation
+350m
Time
3 h 30 min
Beach Forest Lake
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