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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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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.

Blue Gentian Lake Loop via Millstream Park trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Blue Gentian Lake Loop via Millstream Park

Get to know this 7.2-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 50 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 May through September.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+447m
Time
2 h 50 min
False Creek Loop via Mount Pleasant Community Centre trail photo
Easy
Loop
Vancouver

False Creek Loop via Mount Pleasant Community Centre

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular area for running and walking, 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.

McNair Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Sechelt

McNair Lake Trail

Check out this 22.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 47 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
22.7 km
Elevation
+802m
Time
6 h 47 min
Jacobs Lake trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Jacobs Lake

Explore this 12.6-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 13 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
12.6 km
Elevation
+291m
Time
3 h 13 min
Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay to Cypress Mountain Resort trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay to Cypress Mountain Resort

Experience this 9.2-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9.2 km
Elevation
+1,138m
Time
2 h 6 min
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.

Phyllis Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Squamish

Phyllis Lake

Get to know this 15.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 21 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
15.4 km
Elevation
+469m
Time
4 h 21 min
Gatensbury Road Cycle Path trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Port Moody

Gatensbury Road Cycle Path

Check out this 3.1-km point-to-point trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, road 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. 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
Cottonwood Trail to Observation Tower trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Burnaby

Cottonwood Trail to Observation Tower

Explore this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 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 January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.