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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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Upper Kanaka Falls Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Upper Kanaka Falls Trail

Experience this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 42 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through January. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
5 km
Elevation
+234m
Time
1 h 42 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views
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Viewpoint Trail via Viking Trail and Menzies Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Viewpoint Trail via Viking Trail and Menzies Trail

Experience this 3.2-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Mehatl Falls Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Boston Bar

Mehatl Falls Trail

Experience this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley A, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+164m
Time
1 h 58 min
Forest River Views
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UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Green Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Green Trail

Try this 3.1-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
3.1 km
Elevation
+56m
Time
44 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest
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Seymour River Suspension Bridge Loop via Twin Bridges Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

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.

Lower and Upper Ambidextrous Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
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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Phyllis Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
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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Benny's Trail trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
Mission

Benny's Trail

Discover this 2.1-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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.

Distance
2.1 km
Elevation
+473m
Time
1 h 12 min
Forest Views
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Davis Lake & McDonald Falls trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Mission

Davis Lake & McDonald Falls

Explore this 0.8-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 26 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, fishing, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
0.8 km
Elevation
+73m
Time
26 min
Kid friendly Forest Lake
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Dakota Creek Falls trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Gibsons

Dakota Creek Falls

Try this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alder Flats and Canyon Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Alder Flats and Canyon Trail Loop

Get to know this 14.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Mamquam Falls trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Squamish

Mamquam Falls

Get to know this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 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.

Pretty Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Harrison Hot Springs

Pretty Peak

Discover this 13.2-km out-and-back trail near Harrison Mills, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, scenic driving, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
13.2 km
Elevation
+1,115m
Time
6 h 13 min
Forest Lake River
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Shannon Falls from Gondola trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Squamish

Shannon Falls from Gondola

Explore this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 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 June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.