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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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Ghostpass Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Sunshine Valley

Ghostpass Lake

Discover this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 27 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18 km
Elevation
+1,223m
Time
7 h 27 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Overlord Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Overlord Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 39.4-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
39.4 km
Elevation
+2,565m
Time
14 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Intake Pond Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Squamish

Intake Pond Trail

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
11.3 km
Elevation
+519m
Time
3 h 47 min
Forest Lake River
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Bagpipe Peak Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Bagpipe Peak Trail

Check out this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 29 min to complete. This trail is great for cross-country skiing, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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
13.7 km
Elevation
+1,166m
Time
6 h 29 min
Forest Lake Views
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Seed and Pinecone Peak trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Seed and Pinecone Peak

Experience this 24.9-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and skiing, 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
24.9 km
Elevation
+2,340m
Time
8 h 35 min
Forest Lake Views
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Mount Gillespie - Seed Peak - Pinecone Peak trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Mount Gillespie - Seed Peak - Pinecone Peak

Proceed cautiously on this 27.5-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Distance
27.5 km
Elevation
+2,675m
Time
8 h 35 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mount Bishop trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mount Bishop

Check out this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, 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.

Frosty Mountain: West Summit trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Manning Park

Frosty Mountain: West Summit

Head out on this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.5 km
Elevation
+1,184m
Time
35 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Theta Peak trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Theta Peak

Enjoy this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 53 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 May through October.

Distance
9 km
Elevation
+657m
Time
3 h 53 min
Forest Lake River
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Hastings Peak trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Hastings Peak

Try this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance
8.9 km
Elevation
+682m
Time
3 h 57 min
Forest Lake River
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Mount Grant trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Hope

Mount Grant

Get to know this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 9 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
12.1 km
Elevation
+1,721m
Time
8 h 9 min
Forest Lake Views
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Mount Sproatt East Approach trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Mount Sproatt East Approach

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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.

Distance
10 km
Elevation
+974m
Time
5 h 9 min
Forest Lake River
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