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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Activity: Hiking

Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Explore classic day hikes, mountain ascents, and backcountry wilderness treks across British Columbia.

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Skyline Trail Loop trail photo
Expert
Loop
North Vancouver

Skyline Trail Loop

Get to know this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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 best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.5 km
Elevation
+498m
Time
2 h 21 min
Tangled Summit via Halvor Lunden Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Tangled Summit via Halvor Lunden Trail

Get to know this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 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 August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.7 km
Elevation
+1,108m
Time
6 h 17 min
Mamquam Lake Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Mamquam Lake Trail

Get to know this 41.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 50 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
41.4 km
Elevation
+1,875m
Time
13 h 50 min
Mount Mercer  trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Mercer

Enjoy this 14.8-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
14.8 km
Elevation
+1,322m
Time
3 h 45 min
Windsor Peak trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Windsor Peak

Proceed cautiously on this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 36 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 May through September.

Distance
17.1 km
Elevation
+1,602m
Time
8 h 36 min
Deeks Lake - Hanover Lake - Brunswick Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Deeks Lake - Hanover Lake - Brunswick Lake

Try this 19.0-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking and 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
19 km
Elevation
+1,292m
Time
7 h 53 min
Mount Price trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Mount Price

Get to know this 26.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 18 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 June through October.

Distance
26.7 km
Elevation
+1,604m
Time
10 h 18 min
Ossa Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Ossa Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 24.5-km out-and-back trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 May through September.

Distance
24.5 km
Elevation
+2,375m
Time
10 h 52 min
High Falls to Seagram Lake trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

High Falls to Seagram Lake

Discover this 28.3-km out-and-back trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance
28.3 km
Elevation
+1,682m
Time
10 h 52 min
Reflection Lake and Tricouni Peak trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Reflection Lake and Tricouni Peak

Enjoy this 28.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
28.2 km
Elevation
+2,130m
Time
12 h 25 min
Echo Lake Trail  trail photo
Very Hard
Loop
Squamish

Echo Lake Trail

Check out this 8.4-km loop trail near Squamish, 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 June through October.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+899m
Time
2 h 55 min
Frosty Mountain Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Manning Park

Frosty Mountain Trail

Head out on this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 59 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
20.9 km
Elevation
+1,231m
Time
7 h 59 min