Lush Forest Trails in British Columbia

Very Hard

Loop

Squamish

Anif Peak

Explore this 17.2-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, 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

17.2 km

Elevation

+1,392m

Time

20 min

Forest Views

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Callaghan Olympic Jump Loop

Check out this 2.3-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

2.3 km

Elevation

+113m

Time

47 min

Kid friendly Forest Views

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Easy

Out & Back

Mission

East Mission Heritage Greenway and Gondola

Enjoy this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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

2.7 km

Elevation

+114m

Time

53 min

Kid friendly Forest Views

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Twin Falls Loop via Sea to Sky Trail

Explore this 7.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, 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

7.2 km

Elevation

+204m

Time

1 h 59 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Fisherman's Trail North

Discover this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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

16.3 km

Elevation

+253m

Time

3 h 44 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Cave

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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

Loop

Bowen Island

Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake

Proceed cautiously on this 15.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain 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.

Distance

15.9 km

Elevation

+810m

Time

1 h 49 min

Forest Lake River

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Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Quarry Rock Lookout via Cove Runner / Rain Dancer Trail

Try this 6.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, 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

6.4 km

Elevation

+258m

Time

2 h 1 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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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

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River

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Expert

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Alouette Mountain via West Canyon trail

Enjoy this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

9.3 km

Elevation

+1,181m

Time

3 h 40 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Harrison Hot Springs

Mount Woodside Hang Gliding Launch

Head out on this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Harrison Mills, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 40 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and off-road driving, 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.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+596m

Time

3 h 40 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Moderate

Loop

Vancouver

Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling)

Head out on this 25.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 36 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, running, and walking, 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

25.9 km

Elevation

+300m

Time

5 h 36 min

Paved Beach Forest

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Easy

Out & Back

Abbotsford

The Lost Oakley

Try this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Upper Sumas 6, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+157m

Time

1 h 4 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River

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Moderate

Out & Back

Abbotsford

Long Way Home

Experience this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance

9.3 km

Elevation

+458m

Time

3 h 13 min

Forest Views

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Challenging

Loop

Coquitlam

Academy, Eagle Bluff, Halvor Lunden Trail

Explore this 6.6-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 11 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+579m

Time

3 h 11 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

South Slope Trail

Try this 13.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 9 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.8 km

Elevation

+781m

Time

5 h 9 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail via Hyannis to Mount Seymour

Get to know this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, 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

8.5 km

Elevation

+411m

Time

2 h 56 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Tunnel Bluffs from Lions Bay

Explore this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

11.3 km

Elevation

+533m

Time

3 h 50 min

Forest River Views

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