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Activity: Hiking

Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Explore classic day hikes, mountain ascents, and backcountry wilderness treks across British Columbia.

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Seymour Canyon Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour Canyon Loop

Experience this 7.4-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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.

De Pencier Bluff and Mystery Lake Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

De Pencier Bluff and Mystery Lake Loop

Head out on this 4.7-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Vicuna Peak and Guanaco Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Hope

Vicuna Peak and Guanaco Peak

Head out on this 19.2-km out-and-back trail near Thompson-Nicola Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through October.

Distance
19.2 km
Elevation
+1,208m
Time
1 h 55 min
Views
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Lost Lake Extended Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Lost Lake Extended Loop

Check out this 6.6-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
6.6 km
Elevation
+218m
Time
1 h 55 min
Kid friendly Forest Lake
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Rainbow Falls Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Rainbow Falls Loop

Get to know this 2.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 50 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 July through September.

Distance
2.1 km
Elevation
+138m
Time
50 min
Forest River Waterfall
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Hat Mountain and Fat Ass Peak Loop trail photo
Very Hard
Loop
Squamish

Hat Mountain and Fat Ass Peak Loop

Enjoy this 19.5-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, 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 July through October.

Distance
19.5 km
Elevation
+1,693m
Time
5 h 45 min
Forest Views
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Mount Gardner Hikers Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Mount Gardner Hikers Trail

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, 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 best times to visit this trail are April through August. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Helm Glacier trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Helm Glacier

Check out this 31.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
31.7 km
Elevation
+1,493m
Time
5 h 45 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Mount St. Benedict Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
Mission

Mount St. Benedict Loop

Get to know this 12.6-km loop trail near Fraser Valley F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 45 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
12.6 km
Elevation
+1,010m
Time
5 h 45 min
Forest Lake River
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Lazy Boy, Tools of the Trade, and Ranch Climb Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Lazy Boy, Tools of the Trade, and Ranch Climb Loop

Experience this 3.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 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.

Distance
3.4 km
Elevation
+144m
Time
1 h 5 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Screaming Cat and Iceberg Lake Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
Whistler

Screaming Cat and Iceberg Lake Loop

Head out on this 20.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 49 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 August through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
20.1 km
Elevation
+1,221m
Time
7 h 49 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Burnaby Mountain to Rose Garden trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain to Rose Garden

Explore this 10.5-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
10.5 km
Elevation
+352m
Time
3 h 4 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Farside and Riverside Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Farside and Riverside Loop

Get to know this 6.8-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 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 July through September.

Distance
6.8 km
Elevation
+212m
Time
1 h 55 min
Forest River Views
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