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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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Fluid to Elevator Trail trail photo
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
Coquitlam Lake View Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
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
Burke Mountain Downhill trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Coquitlam

Burke Mountain Downhill

Explore this 3.2-km point-to-point trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 28 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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
3.2 km
Elevation
+0m
Time
1 h 28 min
Village Lake Trail to Munro Lake via Harper Road Access trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
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
Burke South Summit and Pika Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Burke South Summit and Pika Peak

Try this 20.1-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 23 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 September.

Distance
20.1 km
Elevation
+1,102m
Time
7 h 23 min
Alouette Lake Viewpoint Trail trail photo
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.

Pacific Spirit: Inner Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Pacific Spirit: Inner Loop

Explore this 6.9-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 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.

Dewdney Grind trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Dewdney Grind

Head out on this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, 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
9.3 km
Elevation
+1,007m
Time
5 h 8 min
Dewdney Cabin South Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Mission

Dewdney Cabin South Trail

Enjoy this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 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 April through September.

Distance
3.4 km
Elevation
+609m
Time
2 h 43 min
Dewdney Cabin North Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Dewdney Cabin North Trail

Explore this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 32 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 April through October.

Distance
4.2 km
Elevation
+518m
Time
2 h 32 min
Watt Creek Horse Trail trail photo
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
Bowen Lookout Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout Trail

Discover this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+152m
Time
1 h 21 min
Mystery Creek and Hyannis Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Mystery Creek and Hyannis Loop

Experience this 3.7-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Minnekhada Upper Marsh - Lower Lookout trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Minnekhada Upper Marsh - Lower Lookout

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 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.

Crooked Falls trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
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.