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Wilderness Feature: Lake

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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Hayward Lake trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Mission

Hayward Lake

Check out this 17.4-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 17 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.4 km
Elevation
+352m
Time
4 h 17 min
Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Main Trail - Skyline Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Main Trail - Skyline Trail

Discover this 10.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 34 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.1 km
Elevation
+513m
Time
3 h 34 min
Whyte Lake via Old Helipad Route and Nelson Creek Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Whyte Lake via Old Helipad Route and Nelson Creek Trail

Discover this 5.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5.1 km
Elevation
+261m
Time
1 h 50 min
Chadsey Lake Trail and Sumas Mountain trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Chadsey Lake Trail and Sumas Mountain

Head out on this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
8.7 km
Elevation
+524m
Time
3 h 22 min
Mike Lake, Hidden Trail, Memorial Trail, Alouette Mountain Trail loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Mike Lake, Hidden Trail, Memorial Trail, Alouette Mountain Trail loop

Experience this 9.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 12 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 February through September.

Distance
9 km
Elevation
+460m
Time
3 h 12 min
McKay Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Mission

McKay Lake

Head out on this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 15 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 October.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+566m
Time
3 h 15 min
Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Bowen Island

Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake

Proceed cautiously on this 15.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 April through October.

Distance
15.9 km
Elevation
+810m
Time
1 h 49 min
South Slope Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Coquitlam

South Slope Trail

Try this 13.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 9 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.8 km
Elevation
+781m
Time
5 h 9 min
Cypress Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Cypress Lake Trail

Try this 8.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, 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.

Sugar Mountain Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Coquitlam

Sugar Mountain Loop

Explore this 6.8-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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
6.8 km
Elevation
+371m
Time
2 h 29 min
Mosquito Creek Cascades trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mosquito Creek Cascades

Check out this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 47 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Giant Douglas Fir Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Giant Douglas Fir Trail

Experience this 1.1-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 27 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 May.

Distance
1.1 km
Elevation
+77m
Time
27 min