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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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Mount Outram trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Sunshine Valley

Mount Outram

Get to know this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18.3 km
Elevation
+1,799m
Time
6 h 39 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Munro Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Munro Lake

Check out this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9 km
Elevation
+822m
Time
4 h 27 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Munro Lake Lookout Trail trail photo
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Out & Back
Coquitlam

Munro Lake Lookout Trail

Check out this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
4.2 km
Elevation
+628m
Time
2 h 55 min
Forest Lake Views
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Burke South Summit and Pika Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Burke South Summit and Pika Peak

Try this 20.1-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 23 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 May through September.

Distance
20.1 km
Elevation
+1,102m
Time
7 h 23 min
Forest Lake River
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South Mount Nutt via East Canyon Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

South Mount Nutt via East Canyon Trail

Try this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for 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
10.6 km
Elevation
+1,088m
Time
1 h 0 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Stawamus Chief First Peak via Sea to Summit Trail trail photo
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Squamish

Stawamus Chief First Peak via Sea to Summit Trail

Explore this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 min to complete. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+557m
Time
2 h 36 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Cloudburst Mountain trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Cloudburst Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 September.

Distance
6.6 km
Elevation
+797m
Time
20 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Tricouni Ridge trail photo
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Out & Back
Squamish

Tricouni Ridge

Proceed cautiously on this 28.0-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 September.

Distance
28 km
Elevation
+2,129m
Time
1 h 38 min
Forest Lake River
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Williamson Lake trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Williamson Lake

Enjoy this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 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 July through September.

Distance
4 km
Elevation
+531m
Time
2 h 34 min
Forest Lake Waterfall
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Mount St. Benedict trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Mount St. Benedict

Explore this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 28 min to complete. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
10.8 km
Elevation
+1,019m
Time
5 h 28 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Beach Forest
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Tangled Summit via Halvor Lunden Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Tangled Summit via Halvor Lunden Trail

Get to know this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 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 April through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.7 km
Elevation
+1,108m
Time
6 h 17 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mamquam Lake Trail trail photo
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Out & Back
Squamish

Mamquam Lake Trail

Get to know this 41.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
41.4 km
Elevation
+1,875m
Time
13 h 50 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Windsor Peak trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Windsor Peak

Proceed cautiously on this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 36 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 September.

Distance
17.1 km
Elevation
+1,602m
Time
8 h 36 min
Forest Lake Views
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