Alpine Lake Hiking Trails in British Columbia

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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

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Squamish

The Black Tusk

Discover this 25.9-km loop trail near Garibaldi, 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 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

25.9 km

Elevation

+1,761m

Time

11 h 30 min

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Whistler

Wedgemount Lake and Tupper Lake

Discover this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, 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 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

11.9 km

Elevation

+1,279m

Time

1 h 26 min

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Coquitlam

Dennett Lake

Discover this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.6 km

Elevation

+941m

Time

2 h 2 min

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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

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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

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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

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North Vancouver

Elsay Lake

Check out this 17.5-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and fishing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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

17.5 km

Elevation

+1,116m

Time

2 h 34 min

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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

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Very Hard

Loop

Coquitlam

Swan Falls Loop

Bummer, this trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.

Distance

16.1 km

Elevation

+1,336m

Time

7 h 30 min

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Very Hard

Point to Point

West Vancouver

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99

Discover this 26.4-km point-to-point trail near Strachan Creek, 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.

Distance

26.4 km

Elevation

+1,689m

Time

5 h 18 min

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Yale

Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail

Head out on this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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

10 km

Elevation

+852m

Time

3 h 40 min

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Squamish

Deeks Lake

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and running, 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.

Distance

14.6 km

Elevation

+1,031m

Time

6 h 12 min

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