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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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Zupjok Peak trail photo
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
Seed Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Seed Peak

Enjoy this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, 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 July through October.

Distance
14.3 km
Elevation
+1,043m
Time
2 h 56 min
Mount Burwell trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
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
McKay Lake trail photo
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
Castle Towers trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Castle Towers

Proceed cautiously on this 34.4-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for 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
34.4 km
Elevation
+2,739m
Time
3 h 40 min
Alouette Mountain Trail via Menzies and Alouette Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Mountain Trail via Menzies and Alouette Trail

Explore this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 48 min to complete. 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
20.3 km
Elevation
+1,207m
Time
7 h 48 min
Suncoaster Bike Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Halfmoon Bay

Suncoaster Bike Trail

Check out this 37.5-km point-to-point trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
37.5 km
Elevation
+904m
Time
9 h 52 min
Klein Lake  trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
earls Cove

Klein Lake

Head out on this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. This trail is great for camping and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through August.

Distance
8.7 km
Elevation
+236m
Time
2 h 21 min
Mount Webb trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Webb

Discover this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, 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 July through August.

Distance
20.9 km
Elevation
+1,677m
Time
4 h 56 min
Burnt Knoll via Fat Dog Trail trail photo
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
McNair Lake Trail trail photo
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
Himmelsbach Hut - Flute Summit trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Flute Summit

Explore this 13.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 7 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
13 km
Elevation
+807m
Time
5 h 7 min
Alder Flats via East Canyon Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Mission

Alder Flats via East Canyon Trail

Head out on this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 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. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
11.4 km
Elevation
+439m
Time
3 h 32 min
Overlord Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Overlord Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 39.4-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 July through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
39.4 km
Elevation
+2,565m
Time
14 min