BC TRAILS
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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Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99 trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99

Discover this 26.4-km point-to-point trail near Strachan Creek, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
26.4 km
Elevation
+1,689m
Time
5 h 18 min
Shannon Falls Lookout trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Shannon Falls Lookout

Discover this 1.1-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, 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.

Little River Extended Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Little River Extended Loop

Enjoy this 7.2-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 29 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Brandywine Falls trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Brandywine Falls

Check out this 1.1-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Brew Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Brew Lake

Try this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 40 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.1 km
Elevation
+1,048m
Time
6 h 40 min
Mount Fromme via St. Georges Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mount Fromme via St. Georges Trail

Head out on this 10.5-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 58 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.5 km
Elevation
+894m
Time
4 h 58 min
Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Yale

Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail

Head out on this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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 km
Elevation
+852m
Time
3 h 40 min
Tunnel Bluffs trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Tunnel Bluffs

Check out this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 40 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.4 km
Elevation
+684m
Time
3 h 40 min
Hat Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hat Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for birding, 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.

Distance
14.3 km
Elevation
+1,588m
Time
3 h 40 min
Procrastination and Berm Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Procrastination and Berm Trail Loop

Get to know this 3.4-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, 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, but must be on a leash.

Seymour Grind Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour Grind Loop

Enjoy this 7.2-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, 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.

Loop of the Siwash Rock and Merilees Trails trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Loop of the Siwash Rock and Merilees Trails

Try this 2.9-km loop trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Deeks Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Deeks Lake

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.6 km
Elevation
+1,031m
Time
6 h 12 min
Overlord, Lakeside & Decker Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Overlord, Lakeside & Decker Loop

Check out this 9.5-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 27 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
9.5 km
Elevation
+510m
Time
3 h 27 min
Mount Daniel Trail trail photo
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
Hidden Grove Purple, Blue, Red, Yellow and Blue Loops trail photo
Easy
Loop
Sechelt

Hidden Grove Purple, Blue, Red, Yellow and Blue Loops

Experience this 3.2-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 56 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 October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
3.2 km
Elevation
+108m
Time
56 min
Kinnikinnick Park Pink Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Sechelt

Kinnikinnick Park Pink Trail

Try this 2.9-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.