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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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Mundy Lake and Nature Interpretive Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Mundy Lake and Nature Interpretive Trail Loop

Get to know this 2.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Cleveland Dam and Second Canyon Viewpoint Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Second Canyon Viewpoint Loop

Check out this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging 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.

Mike Lake Trail via Main Horse Corral trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Mike Lake Trail via Main Horse Corral

Get to know this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 1 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 January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Godwin Farm Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Godwin Farm Loop

Check out this 1.3-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.3 km
Elevation
+12m
Time
16 min
Logger's Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Whistler

Logger's Lake

Get to know this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 8 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Bowen Lookout - Yew Lake - Black Mountain trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout - Yew Lake - Black Mountain

Discover this 9.0-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 25 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
9 km
Elevation
+524m
Time
3 h 25 min
Blakeburn Lagoons Park trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Port Coquitlam

Blakeburn Lagoons Park

Check out this 2.1-km loop trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Bullet Dodger via Coquitlam River Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Bullet Dodger via Coquitlam River Trail

Try this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 53 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Mystery Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mystery Lake

Try this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 54 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Pepin Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Pepin Trail Loop

Explore this 4.7-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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.

Addington Lookout via Fern Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Addington Lookout via Fern Trail

Enjoy this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 52 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 February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail

Get to know this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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.

Cheakamus Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Cheakamus Loop

Explore this 5.0-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 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.

Davis Lake & McDonald Falls trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Mission

Davis Lake & McDonald Falls

Explore this 0.8-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 26 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, fishing, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
0.8 km
Elevation
+73m
Time
26 min