Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Mystery Lake

Try this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, 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

2.3 km

Elevation

+141m

Time

54 min

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Moderate

Loop

Maple Ridge

Viewpoint Trail via Viking Trail and Menzies Trail

Experience this 3.2-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.2 km

Elevation

+218m

Time

1 h 20 min

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Sunshine Valley

Skagit Bluffs Trail

Experience this 11.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 0 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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

11.7 km

Elevation

+555m

Time

4 h 0 min

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Burnaby

Pandora Trail

Explore this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 52 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 February through October.

Distance

2.3 km

Elevation

+139m

Time

52 min

Kid friendly Forest Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Manning Park

Burnt Knoll via Fat Dog Trail

Check out this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14 km

Elevation

+684m

Time

4 h 51 min

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Blue Gentian Lake Loop via Millstream Park

Get to know this 7.2-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 50 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 May through September.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+447m

Time

2 h 50 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

Loop

West Vancouver

Lawson Creek Forestry Heritage Walk

Try this 4.3-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+327m

Time

1 h 54 min

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Sechelt

McNair Lake Trail

Check out this 22.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 47 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

22.7 km

Elevation

+802m

Time

6 h 47 min

Forest Lake Views

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Moderate

Loop

Chilliwack

Duck Farm Loop

Experience this 5.3-km loop trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 57 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 May.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+292m

Time

1 h 57 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Squamish

Phyllis Lake

Get to know this 15.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 21 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

15.4 km

Elevation

+469m

Time

4 h 21 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

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Mission

Davis Lake & McDonald Falls

Explore this 0.8-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 26 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, fishing, 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

0.8 km

Elevation

+73m

Time

26 min

Kid friendly Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

Gibsons

Dakota Creek Falls

Try this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.8 km

Elevation

+263m

Time

1 h 46 min

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Moderate

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Hope

Chawuthen Creek Falls

Check out this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+151m

Time

59 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Sechelt

Cairn Mountain from Cawley Point

Try this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+264m

Time

1 h 50 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Coquitlam River Trail - Bullet Dodger - Woodland Walk - Lower Vic's

Try this 11.7-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 16 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

11.7 km

Elevation

+630m

Time

4 h 16 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Moderate

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Karver's Trail

Head out on this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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 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

+191m

Time

1 h 8 min

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Moderate

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Coquitlam

Belcarra Lookout

Head out on this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 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

5.1 km

Elevation

+313m

Time

2 h 0 min

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Challenging

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Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Flute Summit

Explore this 13.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 7 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

13 km

Elevation

+807m

Time

5 h 7 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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