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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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Alouette Lake Viewpoint Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake Viewpoint Trail

Get to know this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.

Watt Creek Horse Trail trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Chilliwack

Watt Creek Horse Trail

Head out on this 8.4-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 11 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+489m
Time
3 h 11 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Bowen Lookout Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout Trail

Discover this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, 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
4.7 km
Elevation
+152m
Time
1 h 21 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Partially paved
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Minnekhada Upper Marsh - Lower Lookout trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Minnekhada Upper Marsh - Lower Lookout

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 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.

Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

South Mount Nutt via East Canyon Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

South Mount Nutt via East Canyon Trail

Try this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, 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.

Distance
10.6 km
Elevation
+1,088m
Time
1 h 0 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Bear Mountain Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Mission

Bear Mountain Loop

Explore this 9.0-km loop trail near Hatzic Prairie, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, 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
9 km
Elevation
+435m
Time
1 h 0 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Murrin Loop and Jurassic Ridge Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Murrin Loop and Jurassic Ridge Trail

Explore this 2.4-km loop trail near Britannia Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 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 April through October.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+163m
Time
1 h 0 min
Kid friendly Partially paved Beach
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Shit Happens and Big Kahuna Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Shit Happens and Big Kahuna Loop

Get to know this 7.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation
+242m
Time
2 h 12 min
Forest Lake
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Green River Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Green River Loop

Head out on this 11.9-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
11.9 km
Elevation
+306m
Time
3 h 10 min
Forest Lake
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Kill Me Thrill Me trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Whistler

Kill Me Thrill Me

Discover this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance
12.1 km
Elevation
+394m
Time
3 h 28 min
Forest Lake Views
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Trial and Error Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Trial and Error Loop

Enjoy this 7.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+256m
Time
3 h 28 min
Forest Lake Wildflowers
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Wonderland Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Wonderland Lake Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+48m
Time
29 min
Kid friendly Forest Lake
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Mount Steele via Edwards Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Sechelt

Mount Steele via Edwards Lake Trail

Discover this 20.6-km out-and-back trail near Tuwanek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 10 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.

Distance
20.6 km
Elevation
+1,013m
Time
7 h 10 min
Forest Lake River
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