Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Challenging

Out & Back

Pender Harbour

Mount Daniel Trail

Get to know this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+381m

Time

2 h 5 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Moderate

Out & Back

Whistler

Whistler Mountain via Pika's and Mathew's Traverse

Experience this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 min to complete. 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 June through October.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+389m

Time

2 h 31 min

Kid friendly Forest Lake

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Squamish

Barrier Lake and Lesser Garibaldi Lake

Try this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 min to complete. 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

13.5 km

Elevation

+841m

Time

5 h 18 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

Manning Park

Lightning Lakes Chain to Thunder Lake

Experience this 22.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 14 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and paddle sports, 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

22 km

Elevation

+386m

Time

5 h 14 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest

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Whistler

Iceberg Lake via 19 Mile Creek Trail

Experience this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 39 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

18 km

Elevation

+997m

Time

6 h 39 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Dog Mountain and Mystery Lake Loop

Check out this 7.2-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 25 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 May through October.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+324m

Time

2 h 25 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Lake Views

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Moderate

Loop

Coquitlam

Triple Crown via Harper Road

Explore this 6.3-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

6.3 km

Elevation

+402m

Time

2 h 30 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

Loop

Coquitlam

Hustler to Triple Crown Loop

Get to know this 7.7-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 0 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+470m

Time

3 h 0 min

Forest Views Wildflowers

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Moderate

Loop

Coquitlam

Flow, Tyler, Brap, Fluid, and Hustler Loop

Try this 3.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

3.4 km

Elevation

+197m

Time

49 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Garbage Trail - Ridden Art

Enjoy this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

1.8 km

Elevation

+147m

Time

49 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Bullet Dodger

Discover this 5.5-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance

5.5 km

Elevation

+383m

Time

2 h 18 min

Kid friendly Forest River

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Moderate

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Fluid to Elevator Trail

Discover this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+304m

Time

1 h 51 min

Kid friendly Forest River

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Challenging

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Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View Trail

Experience this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 1 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10.8 km

Elevation

+610m

Time

4 h 1 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River

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Coquitlam

Village Lake Trail to Munro Lake via Harper Road Access

Try this 18.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.8 km

Elevation

+790m

Time

6 h 4 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake Viewpoint Trail

Get to know this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 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

4.2 km

Elevation

+240m

Time

1 h 34 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

Point to Point

Chilliwack

Watt Creek Horse Trail

Head out on this 8.4-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 11 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.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+489m

Time

3 h 11 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

Hope

Old Railway Bridge via Ladner Creek Trail

This trail is on private property. Please head somewhere else unless you've been invited by the owners.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+131m

Time

44 min

Forest River Views

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Challenging

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Squamish

Crooked Falls

Head out on this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+472m

Time

2 h 34 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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