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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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Brunswick Mountain Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Brunswick Mountain Trail

Experience this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.4 km
Elevation
+1,555m
Time
6 h 51 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail

Get to know this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
11.9 km
Elevation
+493m
Time
1 h 39 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Hicks Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Agassiz

Hicks Lake Trail

Check out this 6.6-km loop trail near Kent, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 39 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Eaton Lake trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Sunshine Valley

Eaton Lake

Get to know this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 53 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
8.7 km
Elevation
+962m
Time
4 h 53 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dog friendly Beach Forest
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Diez Vistas and Lake Buntzen Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Coquitlam

Diez Vistas and Lake Buntzen Loop

Enjoy this 12.9-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 30 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.9 km
Elevation
+637m
Time
4 h 30 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Hector Ferguson Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hector Ferguson Lake Trail

Discover this 29.0-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 12 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
29 km
Elevation
+892m
Time
8 h 12 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mount MacFarlane trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount MacFarlane

Experience this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.1 km
Elevation
+1,804m
Time
1 h 11 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Dilly Dally Loop trail photo
Very Hard
Loop
Coquitlam

Dilly Dally Loop

Try this 22.7-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 27 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
22.7 km
Elevation
+1,561m
Time
9 h 27 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Garibaldi Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Garibaldi Lake

Experience this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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
18.2 km
Elevation
+979m
Time
6 h 36 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Dog Mountain trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Dog Mountain

Enjoy this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Yew Lake Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Yew Lake Trail

Check out this 2.3-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, 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.

Parkhurst Ghost Town Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Parkhurst Ghost Town Loop

Check out this 7.6-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
7.6 km
Elevation
+230m
Time
2 h 8 min
Forest Lake River
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Triangle Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Triangle Lake Trail

Head out on this 7.1-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 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.

Sumas Mountain Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Sumas Mountain Trail

Discover this 14.2-km out-and-back trail near Dewdney, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 54 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.

Distance
14.2 km
Elevation
+972m
Time
5 h 54 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mundy Park Perimeter Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Port Moody

Mundy Park Perimeter Trail Loop

Get to know this 4.3-km loop trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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.

Four Lakes Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Four Lakes Trail

Discover this 6.3-km loop trail near Brackendale, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, 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.