Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Challenging

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Theta Peak

Enjoy this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+657m

Time

3 h 53 min

Forest Lake River

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Challenging

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Hastings Peak

Try this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance

8.9 km

Elevation

+682m

Time

3 h 57 min

Forest Lake River

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Expert

Out & Back

Hope

Mount Grant

Get to know this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 9 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

12.1 km

Elevation

+1,721m

Time

8 h 9 min

Forest Lake Views

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Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Mount Sproatt East Approach

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+974m

Time

5 h 9 min

Forest Lake River

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Expert

Out & Back

Whistler

Parkhurst Mountain

Discover this 16.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

16.9 km

Elevation

+1,670m

Time

6 h 12 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Challenging

Loop

Squamish

Alice Lake and DeBeck's Hill from Garibaldi Highlands

Enjoy this 17.5-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 12 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

17.5 km

Elevation

+893m

Time

6 h 12 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Abbotsford

Panda Trail

Explore this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 7 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Distance

11.6 km

Elevation

+26m

Time

2 h 7 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Challenging

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Lost Lake via Fisherman's Trail

Explore this 26.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 19 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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

26.4 km

Elevation

+480m

Time

6 h 19 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Beach

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Easy

Loop

Chilliwack

Wild Hazel Loop

Check out this 1.6-km loop trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.6 km

Elevation

+59m

Time

29 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

Chilliwack

Cultus Lake Golf Club Woods

Discover this 3.1-km loop trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 54 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.1 km

Elevation

+106m

Time

54 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Out & Back

Squamish

Alice Lake via Jack's Trail

Try this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 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 best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.8 km

Elevation

+140m

Time

1 h 21 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach

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Challenging

Loop

Squamish

DeBecks Hill Loop South

Explore this 5.3-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 28 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+441m

Time

2 h 28 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views

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Easy

Loop

Abbotsford

Emma Peel and No Time Out Loop

Try this 3.7-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 min to complete. This is a popular trail for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

3.7 km

Elevation

+126m

Time

1 h 6 min

Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

Chilliwack

Teapot Hill via Goat Trail

Head out on this 4.2-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 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.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+237m

Time

1 h 33 min

Forest Views Wildflowers

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Moderate

Loop

Whistler

Big Timber Loop

Enjoy this 3.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 11 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.2 km

Elevation

+181m

Time

1 h 11 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Squamish

Town Dyke Trail

Try this 3.5-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+11m

Time

40 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Wildflowers

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Hard

Out & Back

Mission

Mount Kettley

Discover this 18.5-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

18.5 km

Elevation

+1,134m

Time

7 h 13 min

Forest Lake River

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Hard

Out & Back

Mission

Nursia Peak

Discover this 19.3-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 4 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

19.3 km

Elevation

+1,337m

Time

8 h 4 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views

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