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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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Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail

Get to know this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
11.9 km
Elevation
+493m
Time
1 h 39 min
Hicks Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Agassiz

Hicks Lake Trail

Check out this 6.6-km loop trail near Kent, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 39 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Golden Ears Summit Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Golden Ears Summit Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 22.5-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 54 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
22.5 km
Elevation
+1,697m
Time
9 h 54 min
Hector Ferguson Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hector Ferguson Lake Trail

Discover this 29.0-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 12 min to complete. 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
29 km
Elevation
+892m
Time
8 h 12 min
Mount MacFarlane trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount MacFarlane

Experience this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.1 km
Elevation
+1,804m
Time
1 h 11 min
Garibaldi Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Garibaldi Lake

Experience this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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
18.2 km
Elevation
+979m
Time
6 h 36 min
Four Lakes Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Four Lakes Trail

Discover this 6.3-km loop trail near Brackendale, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, 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.

Panorama Ridge trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Panorama Ridge

Experience this 28.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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
28.3 km
Elevation
+1,610m
Time
35 min
Stawamus Chief First, Second, and Third Peak Loop trail photo
Very Hard
Loop
Squamish

Stawamus Chief First, Second, and Third Peak Loop

Check out this 5.8-km loop trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, 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.

Alice Lake Loop  trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Alice Lake Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+13m
Time
21 min
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
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
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
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