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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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Lost Lake Nature Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Lost Lake Nature Trail

Explore this 2.9-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 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.

Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour

Head out on this 8.7-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, 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.

Tin Pants trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Tin Pants

Get to know this 3.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 min to complete. This is a popular trail for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, 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
3.7 km
Elevation
+109m
Time
1 h 1 min
Alice Lake Loop  trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Alice Lake Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 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 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
1.8 km
Elevation
+13m
Time
21 min
Lightning Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Manning Park

Lightning Lake Loop

Discover this 8.5-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, 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.

Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Admiralty Point Trail

Enjoy this 5.5-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 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.

Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Vancouver

Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall

Check out this 25.4-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, 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.

Hayward Reservoir Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Hayward Reservoir Trail

Get to know this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 39 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.

Steelhead Falls Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Steelhead Falls Trail

Explore this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, 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.

Hollyburn Mountain Lower Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Hollyburn Mountain Lower Loop

Experience this 8.9-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Eagle Bluffs via Black Mountain Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Eagle Bluffs via Black Mountain Trail

Enjoy 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 55 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon trail photo
Challenging
Point to Point
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon

Head out on this 11.9-km point-to-point trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 12 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 February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Whyte Lake via Nelson Creek Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Whyte Lake via Nelson Creek Trail

Explore this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, 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 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.

Alouette Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake Trail

Discover this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 36 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alpine Walk Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alpine Walk Trail

Get to know this 1.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 28 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.4 km
Elevation
+63m
Time
28 min
Spirit Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Spirit Trail

Try this 1.0-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 15 min to complete. This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through March. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Falls Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Hope

Falls Lake Trail

Experience this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Tulameen, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.