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Trails with Wilderness Camping in British Columbia

Backcountry trails offering designated tent pads, alpine wilderness campsites, and rustic shelters.

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Mount Slesse Memorial Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Slesse Memorial Trail

Try this 13.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
13.2 km
Elevation
+1,005m
Time
5 h 50 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River
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Lightning Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Manning Park

Lightning Lake Loop

Discover this 8.5-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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, but must be on a leash.

The West Lion via Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

The West Lion via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Explore this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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
18.2 km
Elevation
+1,408m
Time
1 h 33 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Widgeon Falls Paddle Route and Hike trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

Widgeon Falls Paddle Route and Hike

Enjoy this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 15 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Brandywine Meadows trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Brandywine Meadows

Head out on this 11.1-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 46 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.1 km
Elevation
+807m
Time
4 h 46 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Watersprite Lake (Summer Route) trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Watersprite Lake (Summer Route)

Discover this 16.9-km out-and-back trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter 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
16.9 km
Elevation
+704m
Time
1 h 34 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Falls Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Hope

Falls Lake Trail

Experience this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Tulameen, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Mowich Campground via Skyline I Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Manning Park

Mowich Campground via Skyline I Trail

Try this 33.3-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, 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 June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
33.3 km
Elevation
+1,875m
Time
12 h 25 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
Hope

Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail

Enjoy this 71.1-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 25 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 July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
71.1 km
Elevation
+3,922m
Time
25 h 25 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Menzies Trail to West Canyon trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
Maple Ridge

Menzies Trail to West Canyon

Try this 7.9-km point-to-point trail near Maple Ridge, 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 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.

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99 trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99

Discover this 26.4-km point-to-point trail near Strachan 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
26.4 km
Elevation
+1,689m
Time
5 h 18 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Yale

Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail

Head out on this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, 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
10 km
Elevation
+852m
Time
3 h 40 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Deeks Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Deeks Lake

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter 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
14.6 km
Elevation
+1,031m
Time
6 h 12 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Lightning Lakes Chain to Thunder Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Manning Park

Lightning Lakes Chain to Thunder Lake

Experience this 22.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 14 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and paddle sports, 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
22 km
Elevation
+386m
Time
5 h 14 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Dewdney Grind trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Dewdney Grind

Head out on this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9.3 km
Elevation
+1,007m
Time
5 h 8 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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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.