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BRITISH COLUMBIA
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Hiking Trails in British Columbia

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

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Baden Powell Trail and Powerline Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail and Powerline Loop

Enjoy this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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 December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+254m
Time
1 h 43 min
Baden Powell Trail: Seymour Canyon to Lynn Canyon trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Seymour Canyon to Lynn Canyon

Experience this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 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
10.3 km
Elevation
+491m
Time
3 h 32 min
Smoke Bluffs Loop Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Smoke Bluffs Loop Trail

Discover this 2.7-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, rock climbing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
2.7 km
Elevation
+193m
Time
1 h 8 min
Mount Crumpit trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Mount Crumpit

Enjoy this 4.7-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+266m
Time
6 h 38 min
Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles

Check out this 5.3-km out-and-back 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 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
5.3 km
Elevation
+423m
Time
2 h 20 min
Furry Creek Knob Deck Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Squamish

Furry Creek Knob Deck Trail

Experience this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 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 May. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Baden-Powell Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Baden-Powell Trail

Experience this 7.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.1 km
Elevation
+450m
Time
2 h 49 min
West Lake via Baden Powell Trail  trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

West Lake via Baden Powell Trail

Check out this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake

Experience this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 15 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.

De Pencier Bluff and Mystery Lake Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

De Pencier Bluff and Mystery Lake Loop

Head out on this 4.7-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding 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.

Rainbow Falls Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Rainbow Falls Loop

Get to know this 2.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance
2.1 km
Elevation
+138m
Time
50 min
Mount Gardner Hikers Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Mount Gardner Hikers Trail

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through August. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.