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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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Cirque Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Cirque Lake Trail

Experience this 3.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, paddle sports, and snowshoeing, 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
3.2 km
Elevation
+354m
Time
1 h 48 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Mount Callaghan trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Mount Callaghan

Head out on this 21.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through September.

Distance
21.7 km
Elevation
+1,417m
Time
5 h 4 min
Forest Lake Views
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Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Vancouver

Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour

Get to know this 22.7-km point-to-point trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 4 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 March through October.

Distance
22.7 km
Elevation
+319m
Time
5 h 4 min
Kid friendly Stroller friendly Paved
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Whiskey Pond via UBC Malcolm Knapp Forest trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Whiskey Pond via UBC Malcolm Knapp Forest

Discover this 12.7-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
12.7 km
Elevation
+324m
Time
3 h 22 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Rainbow Mountain from Whistler Olympic Park trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Rainbow Mountain from Whistler Olympic Park

Experience this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 19 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.9 km
Elevation
+1,474m
Time
8 h 19 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Keg Peak from Brew Hut trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Whistler

Keg Peak from Brew Hut

Try this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
4.3 km
Elevation
+232m
Time
1 h 35 min
Views
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Maple Bay Interpretive Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Maple Bay Interpretive Trail

Head out on this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, camping, and walking, 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.

Cultus Lake Paddle trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Cultus Lake Paddle

Check out this 12.1-km loop trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for fishing and paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through August.

Distance
12.1 km
Elevation
+62m
Time
3 h 17 min
Beach Lake Views
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Liumchen Lake, Old Baldy Mountain and Church Mountain via Windy Knob trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Liumchen Lake, Old Baldy Mountain and Church Mountain via Windy Knob

Enjoy this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 6 min to complete. 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.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+991m
Time
6 h 6 min
Forest Lake River
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Black Mountain Plateau Winter Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Black Mountain Plateau Winter Trail

Check out this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are October through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cabin Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Cabin Lake Trail

Check out this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 3 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Four Lakes Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Four Lakes Loop

Head out on this 7.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 17 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Shakecutters - VFR - Summer Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Shakecutters - VFR - Summer Trail

Experience this 6.6-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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.

Beaver Pond - NMA - Summer Trail - Parbac trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Beaver Pond - NMA - Summer Trail - Parbac

Explore this 6.9-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 4 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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.

Middlepoint FSR - Copperhead - McNeil Lake FSR - Old Pole Road trail photo
Easy
Loop
Pender Harbour

Middlepoint FSR - Copperhead - McNeil Lake FSR - Old Pole Road

Try this 9.7-km loop trail near South Pender Harbour, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 6 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

19 Mile Creek Trail: Iceberg Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

19 Mile Creek Trail: Iceberg Lake

Discover this 14.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 51 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Distance
14.2 km
Elevation
+967m
Time
5 h 51 min
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