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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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Williamson Lake trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Williamson Lake

Enjoy this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 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 July through September.

Distance
4 km
Elevation
+531m
Time
2 h 34 min
Mount St. Benedict trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Mount St. Benedict

Explore this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 28 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
10.8 km
Elevation
+1,019m
Time
5 h 28 min
Lynn Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Lynn Lake Trail

Check out this 21.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 40 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
21.7 km
Elevation
+812m
Time
6 h 40 min
Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+446m
Time
3 h 2 min
Mamquam Lake Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Mamquam Lake Trail

Get to know this 41.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
41.4 km
Elevation
+1,875m
Time
13 h 50 min
Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake

Try this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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 best times to visit this trail are February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+862m
Time
5 h 39 min
Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell

Explore this 7.9-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Red Heather Meadows trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Red Heather Meadows

Check out this 11.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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
11.4 km
Elevation
+541m
Time
3 h 54 min
Eagle Mountain and Cypress Lake trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain and Cypress Lake

Try this 18.5-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
18.5 km
Elevation
+866m
Time
6 h 17 min
Bosumarne Falls trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Bosumarne Falls

Try this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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.

Brandywine Falls and Suspension Bridge Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Brandywine Falls and Suspension Bridge Trail

Experience this 11.3-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance
11.3 km
Elevation
+299m
Time
3 h 2 min
Deeks Lake - Hanover Lake - Brunswick Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Deeks Lake - Hanover Lake - Brunswick Lake

Try this 19.0-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
19 km
Elevation
+1,292m
Time
7 h 53 min
High Falls to Seagram Lake trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

High Falls to Seagram Lake

Discover this 28.3-km out-and-back trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance
28.3 km
Elevation
+1,682m
Time
10 h 52 min
Reflection Lake and Tricouni Peak trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Reflection Lake and Tricouni Peak

Enjoy this 28.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
28.2 km
Elevation
+2,130m
Time
12 h 25 min
Upper Capilano Pacific Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Upper Capilano Pacific Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 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.

Echo Lake Trail  trail photo
Very Hard
Loop
Squamish

Echo Lake Trail

Check out this 8.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+899m
Time
2 h 55 min