Hiking Trails in British Columbia

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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Maple Ridge

Jacobs Lake

Explore this 12.6-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 13 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

12.6 km

Elevation

+291m

Time

3 h 13 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay to Cypress Mountain Resort trail photo

Expert

Point to Point

West Vancouver

Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay to Cypress Mountain Resort

Experience this 9.2-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+1,138m

Time

2 h 6 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Seymour River Suspension Bridge Loop via Twin Bridges Trail

Discover this 7.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 6 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

7.2 km

Elevation

+238m

Time

2 h 6 min

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Moderate

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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Confederation Park to Montrose Park via Trans Canada Trail trail photo

Very Easy

Burnaby

Confederation Park to Montrose Park via Trans Canada Trail

Experience this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+51m

Time

57 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Lower and Upper Ambidextrous Trail trail photo

Abbotsford

Lower and Upper Ambidextrous Trail

Try this 4.0-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 9 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+129m

Time

1 h 9 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Cave Forest

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Addington Lookout via Fern Trail trail photo

Coquitlam

Addington Lookout via Fern Trail

Enjoy this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 52 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+102m

Time

52 min

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Bridle Trail

Discover this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 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.

Distance

9.8 km

Elevation

+348m

Time

2 h 56 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Moderate

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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Very Easy

Surrey

Nicomekl Greenway

Discover this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 51 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 March through October.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+16m

Time

51 min

Kid friendly River Views

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Baden Powell Trail: Fromme Mountain Section trail photo

Baden Powell Trail: Fromme Mountain Section

Get to know this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 23 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.4 km

Elevation

+310m

Time

2 h 23 min

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Very Easy

Chilliwack

Browne Creek Wetlands Loop

Get to know this 4.2-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+14m

Time

47 min

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Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail

Get to know this 5.3-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 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.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+221m

Time

1 h 43 min

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Very Hard

Chilliwack

Macdonald Peak

Try this 21.6-km out-and-back trail near Chilliwack, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

21.6 km

Elevation

+1,764m

Time

19 min

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Squamish

Cheakamus Loop

Explore this 5.0-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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

5 km

Elevation

+218m

Time

1 h 37 min

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