Hiking Trails in British Columbia

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Loop

North Vancouver

MacKay Creek Trail Loop

Try this 3.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 33 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+542m

Time

2 h 33 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Very Hard

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Squamish

Skyline Ridge

Enjoy this 20.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 10 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

20.1 km

Elevation

+1,609m

Time

9 h 10 min

Forest Views Waterfall

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Harrison Hot Springs

Slollicum Peak Trail

Discover this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 34 min to complete. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.4 km

Elevation

+1,207m

Time

6 h 34 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Hard

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Chilliwack

Ford Mountain

Try this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 22 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, off-road driving, 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

4.2 km

Elevation

+470m

Time

2 h 22 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Point to Point

Bowen Island

Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay - Deep Cove

Proceed cautiously on this 43.6-km point--point 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 backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

43.6 km

Elevation

+2,425m

Time

2 h 1 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Hard

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Hope

Vicuna Peak and Guanaco Peak

Head out on this 19.2-km out-and-back trail near Thompson-Nicola Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through October.

Distance

19.2 km

Elevation

+1,208m

Time

1 h 55 min

Views

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Yale

Yak Peak Trail

Experience this 6.4-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.4 km

Elevation

+789m

Time

5 h 11 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Very Hard

Loop

Squamish

Hat Mountain and Fat Ass Peak Loop

Enjoy this 19.5-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, 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

19.5 km

Elevation

+1,693m

Time

5 h 45 min

Forest Views

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Squamish

Helm Glacier

Check out this 31.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, 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 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

31.7 km

Elevation

+1,493m

Time

5 h 45 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Hard

Loop

Mission

Mount St. Benedict Loop

Get to know this 12.6-km loop trail near Fraser Valley F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 45 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

12.6 km

Elevation

+1,010m

Time

5 h 45 min

Forest Lake River

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Hard

Loop

Whistler

Screaming Cat and Iceberg Lake Loop

Head out on this 20.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 49 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are August through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

20.1 km

Elevation

+1,221m

Time

7 h 49 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Very Hard

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Whistler

Big Burn, Heart Burn, and Overlord Trail

Try this 15.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 31 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance

15.9 km

Elevation

+1,350m

Time

7 h 31 min

Forest Lake Views

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Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Fitzsimmons Range

Try this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and hiking, 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+908m

Time

3 h 12 min

Forest Lake Views

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Out & Back

Whistler

Mount Weart

Head out on this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 33 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 May through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

17.9 km

Elevation

+2,114m

Time

10 h 33 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Out & Back

Whistler

Wedge Mountain

Head out on this 21.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, 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 June through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

21.2 km

Elevation

+2,451m

Time

6 h 6 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Very Hard

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Brunswick Mountain via Deeks Lake

Discover this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, hiking, and running, 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

24 km

Elevation

+1,854m

Time

10 h 44 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Very Hard

Loop

Hope

Flatiron Peak and Needle Peak Loop

Check out this 10.9-km loop trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 44 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 July through September.

Distance

10.9 km

Elevation

+1,088m

Time

5 h 44 min

Forest Lake Views

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Hard

Loop

Yale

Tikwalus Heritage Trail

Experience this 10.8-km loop trail near Spuzzum, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 58 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through July.

Distance

10.8 km

Elevation

+878m

Time

4 h 58 min

Forest Lake River

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