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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 Mountain Trail via Menzies and Alouette Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Mountain Trail via Menzies and Alouette Trail

Explore this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 48 min to complete. 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
20.3 km
Elevation
+1,207m
Time
7 h 48 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Bowen Lookout - Yew Lake - Black Mountain trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout - Yew Lake - Black Mountain

Discover this 9.0-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 25 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 July through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
9 km
Elevation
+524m
Time
3 h 25 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Lake
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Blakeburn Lagoons Park trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Port Coquitlam

Blakeburn Lagoons Park

Check out this 2.1-km loop trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 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 May through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Brothers Creek Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail

Try this 6.3-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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
6.3 km
Elevation
+431m
Time
2 h 36 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Bullet Dodger via Coquitlam River Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Bullet Dodger via Coquitlam River Trail

Try this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Suncoaster Bike Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Halfmoon Bay

Suncoaster Bike Trail

Check out this 37.5-km point-to-point trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
37.5 km
Elevation
+904m
Time
9 h 52 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Klein Lake trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
earls Cove

Klein Lake

Head out on this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. This trail is great for camping and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through August.

Distance
8.7 km
Elevation
+236m
Time
2 h 21 min
Forest Lake Views
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Mount Webb trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Webb

Discover this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through August.

Distance
20.9 km
Elevation
+1,677m
Time
4 h 56 min
Forest Lake Views
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First Lake via Baden-Powell Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

First Lake via Baden-Powell Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.5 km
Elevation
+318m
Time
2 h 36 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mount Wittenberg via Flora Lake Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Wittenberg via Flora Lake Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 29 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,787m
Time
10 h 29 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Mystery Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mystery Lake

Try this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, 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.

Mamquam Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Mamquam Mountain

Try this 14.8-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, 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 June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
14.8 km
Elevation
+1,699m
Time
3 h 7 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Conflict Lake trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Conflict Lake

Enjoy this 11.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 7 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and 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
11.7 km
Elevation
+302m
Time
3 h 7 min
Forest Lake Views
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