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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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BCMC Trail trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
North Vancouver

BCMC Trail

Check out this 2.4-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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
2.4 km
Elevation
+791m
Time
1 h 15 min
Black Mountain via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Black Mountain via Baden Powell Trail

Enjoy this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.3 km
Elevation
+1,188m
Time
1 h 15 min
Evans Peak Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Evans Peak Trail

Head out on this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.9 km
Elevation
+968m
Time
1 h 15 min
Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Admiralty Point Trail

Enjoy this 5.5-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 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.

Trudi's Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
West Vancouver

Trudi's Trail

Explore this 2.7-km loop trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking 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.

Centennial Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Centennial Trail

Enjoy this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 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.

Kelvin Grove Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Kelvin Grove Trail

Check out this 0.8-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 11 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Chipmunk Creek to Mount Cheam Trailhead trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Chipmunk Creek to Mount Cheam Trailhead

Experience this 29.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and off-road driving, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
29.6 km
Elevation
+1,413m
Time
10 h 9 min
Hanes Valley Route trail photo
Hard
Point to Point
North Vancouver

Hanes Valley Route

Proceed cautiously on this 15.8-km point--point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15.8 km
Elevation
+1,256m
Time
5 h 5 min
Ottomite Mountain Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Hope

Ottomite Mountain Trail

Try this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, 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
7.7 km
Elevation
+340m
Time
2 h 34 min
East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop

Get to know this 5.8-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, 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.

Hayward Reservoir Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Hayward Reservoir Trail

Get to know this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 39 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.

Steelhead Falls Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Steelhead Falls Trail

Explore this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, 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.

Eagle Mountain to Buntzen Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Loop
Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain to Buntzen Lake Trail

Discover this 17.2-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 49 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 April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.2 km
Elevation
+1,366m
Time
7 h 49 min
Hollyburn Mountain Lower Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Hollyburn Mountain Lower Loop

Experience this 8.9-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

The West Lion via Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

The West Lion via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Explore this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, 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
18.2 km
Elevation
+1,408m
Time
1 h 33 min