Alpine Lake Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Mission

Stave Lake Paddle

Check out this 31.5-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

31.5 km

Elevation

+29m

Time

36 min

Forest Lake Views

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Very Easy

Mission

Rolley Lake Paddle

Check out this 2.1-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+1m

Time

36 min

Kid friendly Beach Forest

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Very Easy

Mission

Hayward Lake Paddle

Explore this 12.2-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

12.2 km

Elevation

+10m

Time

36 min

Beach Forest Lake

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Very Easy

Maple Ridge

Whonnock Lake Paddle

Experience this 2.4-km loop trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+0m

Time

36 min

Beach Forest Lake

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Easy

Whistler

Nita Lake Paddle

Discover this 1.3-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

1.3 km

Elevation

+57m

Time

36 min

Kid friendly Lake Views

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Sunshine Valley

Ghostpass Lake

Discover this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 27 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, 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

18 km

Elevation

+1,223m

Time

7 h 27 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Whistler

Overlord Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 39.4-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

39.4 km

Elevation

+2,565m

Time

14 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Moderate

Intake Pond Trail

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

11.3 km

Elevation

+519m

Time

3 h 47 min

Forest Lake River

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Bagpipe Peak Trail

Check out this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 29 min to complete. This trail is great for cross-country skiing, 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

13.7 km

Elevation

+1,166m

Time

6 h 29 min

Forest Lake Views

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Seed and Pinecone Peak

Experience this 24.9-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and skiing, 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

24.9 km

Elevation

+2,340m

Time

8 h 35 min

Forest Lake Views

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Mount Gillespie - Seed Peak - Pinecone Peak trail photo

Mount Gillespie - Seed Peak - Pinecone Peak

Proceed cautiously on this 27.5-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

27.5 km

Elevation

+2,675m

Time

8 h 35 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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North Vancouver

Mount Bishop

Check out this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 46 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.6 km

Elevation

+1,268m

Time

5 h 46 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Partially paved Forest

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Frosty Mountain: West Summit trail photo

Manning Park

Frosty Mountain: West Summit

Head out on this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.5 km

Elevation

+1,184m

Time

35 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest

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Silver Peak and Isolillock Peak trail photo

Very Hard

Hope

Silver Peak and Isolillock Peak

Discover this 6.8-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance

6.8 km

Elevation

+828m

Time

6 h 45 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

North Vancouver

Theta Peak

Enjoy this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 53 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 May through October.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+657m

Time

3 h 53 min

Forest Lake River

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Challenging

North Vancouver

Hastings Peak

Try this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 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 May through October.

Distance

8.9 km

Elevation

+682m

Time

3 h 57 min

Forest Lake River

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Hope

Mount Grant

Get to know this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 9 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

12.1 km

Elevation

+1,721m

Time

8 h 9 min

Forest Lake Views

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