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Wilderness Feature: Forest

Lush Forest Trails in British Columbia

Walk beneath towering old-growth cedars, mossy rainforest canopies, and serene pine forests in BC.

🌊 Waterfalls 🏊 Alpine Lakes 🏔️ Scenic Views 🌲 Forests 🐶 Dog-Friendly 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-Friendly 🚵 Mountain Biking 🥾 Hiking ❄️ Snowshoeing
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Brohm Lake Interpretive Forest trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Brohm Lake Interpretive Forest

Get to know this 8.0-km loop trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 45 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, 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.

Cedars Mill Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Cedars Mill Trail

Try this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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.

The Black Tusk trail photo
Very Hard
Loop
Squamish

The Black Tusk

Discover this 25.9-km loop trail near Garibaldi, 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 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
25.9 km
Elevation
+1,761m
Time
11 h 30 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Garibaldi Lake Campground via Helm Creek Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Garibaldi Lake Campground via Helm Creek Trail

Experience this 34.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 h 30 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
34.1 km
Elevation
+1,574m
Time
11 h 30 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Eagle Ridge Trail trail photo
Hard
Loop
Coquitlam

Eagle Ridge Trail

Experience this 13.8-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 2 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.8 km
Elevation
+1,027m
Time
6 h 2 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Stanley Park Seawall trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Stanley Park Seawall

Experience this 9.7-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 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.

Wedgemount Lake and Tupper Lake trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Wedgemount Lake and Tupper Lake

Discover this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, 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 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
11.9 km
Elevation
+1,279m
Time
1 h 26 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Quarry Rock Lookout from Mount Seymour Rd trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Quarry Rock Lookout from Mount Seymour Rd

Explore this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 26 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Crescent Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Crescent Park Loop

Discover this 2.4-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Mike Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Mike Lake Loop

Experience this 1.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Whyte Lake via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Whyte Lake via Baden Powell Trail

Experience this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, 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.

Mount Laughington trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Laughington

Head out on this 12.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 14 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 best times to visit this trail are June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.9 km
Elevation
+854m
Time
5 h 14 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Capilano Canyon and Upper Capilano Pacific Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Capilano Canyon and Upper Capilano Pacific Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.8-km loop trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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.

Section 102 trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Whistler

Section 102

Try this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
3.9 km
Elevation
+252m
Time
1 h 34 min
Forest Lake Wildlife
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Mount Elphinstone Summit Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Gibsons

Mount Elphinstone Summit Trail

Experience this 12.4-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
12.4 km
Elevation
+1,067m
Time
34 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views
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Squamish Estuary trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Squamish

Squamish Estuary

Head out on this 3.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.