Trails with Wilderness Camping in British Columbia

Challenging

Out & Back

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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Challenging

Out & Back

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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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Elfin Lakes to The Opal Cone

Check out this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 16 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 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

15 km

Elevation

+753m

Time

5 h 16 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Taylor Meadows

Explore this 13.8-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

13.8 km

Elevation

+925m

Time

5 h 39 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Alder Flats via West Canyon Trail

Experience this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

11.4 km

Elevation

+445m

Time

3 h 34 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Garibaldi Lake to The Black Tusk

Enjoy this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 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 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+826m

Time

4 h 42 min

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Moderate

Loop

Squamish

Red Heather Meadows

Check out this 11.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 54 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

11.4 km

Elevation

+541m

Time

3 h 54 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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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Watersprite Lake (Winter Route)

Head out on this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 17 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 April.

Distance

15.3 km

Elevation

+743m

Time

5 h 17 min

Forest Lake River

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

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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Challenging

Out & Back

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

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Lake Views

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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

Out & Back

Pender Harbour

Malaspina Substation Road

Head out on this 19.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast A, 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.

Distance

19.6 km

Elevation

+908m

Time

3 h 9 min

Forest Views

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Moderate

Out & Back

Hope

Jacobson Lake and Palmer Pond

Head out on this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Okanagan-Similkameen H, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 9 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

8.5 km

Elevation

+474m

Time

3 h 9 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

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

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Mission

McKay Lake

Head out on this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 15 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

7.2 km

Elevation

+566m

Time

3 h 15 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Manning Park

Burnt Knoll via Fat Dog Trail

Check out this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14 km

Elevation

+684m

Time

4 h 51 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Sechelt

McNair Lake Trail

Check out this 22.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 47 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

22.7 km

Elevation

+802m

Time

6 h 47 min

Forest Lake Views

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