Lush Forest Trails in British Columbia

Very Easy

Loop

Mission

Hayward Lake Paddle

Explore this 12.2-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

12.2 km

Elevation

+10m

Time

36 min

Beach Forest Lake

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Very Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

Whonnock Lake Paddle

Experience this 2.4-km loop trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+0m

Time

36 min

Beach Forest Lake

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Easy

Loop

Harrison Hot Springs

Eagle Trail

Enjoy this 1.8-km loop trail near Harrison Mills, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 36 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are September through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+85m

Time

36 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Spirit Trail: Bridgman Park to Ambleside Waterfront

Experience this 25.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 5 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, 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

25.3 km

Elevation

+174m

Time

5 h 3 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Stroller friendly Beach

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Easy

Out & Back

Halfmoon Bay

North Thormanby Island

Experience 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 11 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and paddle sports, 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

8.7 km

Elevation

+184m

Time

2 h 11 min

Beach Forest Views

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Hard

Out & Back

Sunshine Valley

Ghostpass Lake

Discover this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 27 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18 km

Elevation

+1,223m

Time

7 h 27 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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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

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Very Easy

Loop

Hope

Eagle Loop Trail

Get to know this 1.1-km loop trail near Skawahlook 1, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, 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

1.1 km

Elevation

+12m

Time

14 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Hope

Boulder View Trail

Enjoy this 1.4-km loop trail near Skawahlook 1, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 19 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, running, and walking, 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

1.4 km

Elevation

+18m

Time

19 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Very Easy

Loop

Roberts Creek

3rd Step Loop

Enjoy this 2.7-km loop trail near Roberts Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

2.7 km

Elevation

+23m

Time

34 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Loop

Sechelt

Big Tree and Shakecutters Loop

Get to know this 1.9-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.9 km

Elevation

+44m

Time

29 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Halfmoon Bay

Pick It Up - Datsun All - X - School Daze - Sprokids Run

Discover this 2.3-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.3 km

Elevation

+37m

Time

31 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Halfmoon Bay

B4, Roller Coaster, Datsun Alley, and Pterodactyl Loop

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+112m

Time

1 h 23 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Halfmoon Bay

Smuggler Cove South Viewpoint

Get to know this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Secret Cove, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+54m

Time

40 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Mission

Lost Creek Trail

Enjoy this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Durieu, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 59 min to complete. This trail is great for cross-country skiing, hiking, 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

8.9 km

Elevation

+411m

Time

2 h 59 min

Forest River Wildflowers

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Moderate

Out & Back

Squamish

Intake Pond Trail

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

+519m

Time

3 h 47 min

Forest Lake River

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Expert

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Enchantment Peak

Discover this 22.4-km out-and-back 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 July through October.

Distance

22.4 km

Elevation

+1,870m

Time

6 h 29 min

Forest Views Wildflowers

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Hard

Out & Back

Squamish

Bagpipe Peak Trail

Check out this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 29 min to complete. This trail is great for cross-country skiing, hiking, 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

13.7 km

Elevation

+1,166m

Time

6 h 29 min

Forest Lake Views

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