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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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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.

Trout Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Trout Lake Loop

Try this 1.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 15 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.

Triangle Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Triangle Lake Loop

Enjoy this 3.7-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, 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.

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.

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
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.

Diez Vistas and Buntzen Lake Forest Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Diez Vistas and Buntzen Lake Forest Loop

Explore this 17.4-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 18 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.4 km
Elevation
+929m
Time
6 h 18 min
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.

Phare Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Sechelt

Phare Lake

Head out on this 6.0-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through May.

Distance
6 km
Elevation
+74m
Time
1 h 18 min
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
Goose Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

Goose Lake Trail

Check out this 3.1-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 11 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 July through October.

Distance
3.1 km
Elevation
+186m
Time
1 h 11 min
Lucille Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Lucille Lake Loop

Head out on this 3.5-km loop trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through August.

Distance
3.5 km
Elevation
+61m
Time
50 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.