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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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Lindeman Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Lindeman Lake Trail

Get to know this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Brother's Creek Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brother's Creek Loop

Experience this 6.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 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.

Handloggers Trail - North Summit Trail - Skid Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Bowen Island

Handloggers Trail - North Summit Trail - Skid Trail

Discover this 9.5-km loop trail near Miller's Landing, 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9.5 km
Elevation
+680m
Time
2 h 57 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Crater Rim and Farside Loop Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Crater Rim and Farside Loop Trail

Get to know this 8.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Harrison Grind Lookout via Campbell Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Grind Lookout via Campbell Lake Trail

Explore this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 6 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.6 km
Elevation
+876m
Time
5 h 6 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mystery Lake and Mystery Peak Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Mystery Lake and Mystery Peak Loop

Experience this 4.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 40 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Rainbow Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Rainbow Lake Trail

Try this 16.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
16.1 km
Elevation
+925m
Time
6 h 4 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Vedder Mountain Ridge Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain Ridge Trail

Explore this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and hiking, 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
9 km
Elevation
+387m
Time
2 h 56 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes

Discover this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and cross-country skiing, 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
20.3 km
Elevation
+812m
Time
6 h 24 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Hollyburn Peak Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hollyburn Peak Trail

Discover this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 54 min to complete. 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hoover Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Mission

Hoover Lake Trail

Check out this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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.

Teapot Hill trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Teapot Hill

Discover this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Cleveland Dam to West Lake via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Cleveland Dam to West Lake via Baden Powell Trail

Head out on this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 13 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.7 km
Elevation
+802m
Time
5 h 13 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Petgill Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Petgill Lake Trail

Experience this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Britannia Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 4 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+645m
Time
4 h 4 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Statlu Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Harrison Hot Springs

Statlu Lake Trail

Check out this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley C, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for camping and hiking, 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
11.9 km
Elevation
+453m
Time
2 h 1 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Chadsey Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Chadsey Lake

Check out this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Dewdney, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 23 min to complete. 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.8 km
Elevation
+705m
Time
4 h 23 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Brohm Lake Interpretive Forest trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Brohm Lake Interpretive Forest

Get to know this 8.0-km loop trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 45 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.