Alpine Lake Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Hard

Out & Back

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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Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Beaver Lake - Stanley Park Seawall

Discover this 7.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 53 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and road biking, 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

7.9 km

Elevation

+142m

Time

1 h 53 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Como Lake Loop

Check out this 1.1-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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.

Distance

1.1 km

Elevation

+4m

Time

13 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Manning Park

Lightning Lakes Chain to Thunder Lake

Experience this 22.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 14 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and paddle sports, 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

22 km

Elevation

+386m

Time

5 h 14 min

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon Loop

Check out this 2.3-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, 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

2.3 km

Elevation

+109m

Time

48 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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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

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Serpentine Fen Trail

Try this 3.5-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+6m

Time

39 min

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Hoy Creek and Scott Creek Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.5 km

Elevation

+64m

Time

1 h 43 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Garbage Trail - Ridden Art

Enjoy this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 49 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 best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+147m

Time

49 min

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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

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View Trail

Experience this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 1 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10.8 km

Elevation

+610m

Time

4 h 1 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Village Lake Trail to Munro Lake via Harper Road Access

Try this 18.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.8 km

Elevation

+790m

Time

6 h 4 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake Viewpoint Trail

Get to know this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 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

4.2 km

Elevation

+240m

Time

1 h 34 min

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Moderate

Point to Point

Chilliwack

Watt Creek Horse Trail

Head out on this 8.4-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 11 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+489m

Time

3 h 11 min

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Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Minnekhada Upper Marsh - Lower Lookout

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 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.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+149m

Time

1 h 18 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Moderate

Loop

Maple Ridge

Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+389m

Time

3 h 10 min

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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

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Expert

Out & Back

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

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