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Alpine Lake Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Explore British Columbia hiking trails leading to turquoise alpine lakes, glacial tarns, and tranquil wilderness shores.

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Radium Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Radium Lake

Discover this 16.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Flora Lake Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Flora Lake Trail

Get to know this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and fishing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
16.3 km
Elevation
+1,709m
Time
1 h 38 min
Widgeon Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

Widgeon Lake Trail

Enjoy this 27.7-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
27.7 km
Elevation
+922m
Time
2 h 45 min
Eagle Ridge Trail trail photo
Hard
Loop
Coquitlam

Eagle Ridge Trail

Experience this 13.8-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 2 min to complete. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.8 km
Elevation
+1,027m
Time
6 h 2 min
Coliseum Mountain trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Coliseum Mountain

Try this 21.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 27 min to complete. 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
21.9 km
Elevation
+1,314m
Time
8 h 27 min
Brunswick Mountain Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Brunswick Mountain Trail

Experience this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.4 km
Elevation
+1,555m
Time
6 h 51 min
Eaton Lake trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Sunshine Valley

Eaton Lake

Get to know this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 53 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
8.7 km
Elevation
+962m
Time
4 h 53 min
Hector Ferguson Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hector Ferguson Lake Trail

Discover this 29.0-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 12 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
29 km
Elevation
+892m
Time
8 h 12 min
Mount MacFarlane trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount MacFarlane

Experience this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.1 km
Elevation
+1,804m
Time
1 h 11 min
Dilly Dally Loop trail photo
Very Hard
Loop
Coquitlam

Dilly Dally Loop

Try this 22.7-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 27 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
22.7 km
Elevation
+1,561m
Time
9 h 27 min
Vedder Mountain Road Ride trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain Road Ride

Check out this 23.7-km out-and-back trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
23.7 km
Elevation
+1,085m
Time
7 h 57 min
Mount Amadis via International Ridge Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Amadis via International Ridge Trail

Experience this 21.4-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 36 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, 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
21.4 km
Elevation
+1,667m
Time
9 h 36 min
Lindsay Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Lindsay Lake Trail

Head out on this 12.6-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 min to complete. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.6 km
Elevation
+983m
Time
5 h 39 min
Alouette Mountain via Eric Dunning Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Mountain via Eric Dunning Trail

Get to know this 20.1-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
20.1 km
Elevation
+1,188m
Time
2 h 11 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
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