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Wilderness Feature: Lake

Alpine Lake Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Explore British Columbia hiking trails leading to turquoise alpine lakes, glacial tarns, and tranquil wilderness shores.

🌊 Waterfalls 🏊 Alpine Lakes 🏔️ Scenic Views 🌲 Forests 🐶 Dog-Friendly 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-Friendly 🚵 Mountain Biking 🥾 Hiking ❄️ Snowshoeing
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Parkhurst Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Parkhurst Mountain

Discover this 16.9-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 June through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
16.9 km
Elevation
+1,670m
Time
6 h 12 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Lost Lake via Fisherman's Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Lost Lake via Fisherman's Trail

Explore this 26.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 19 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. 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
26.4 km
Elevation
+480m
Time
6 h 19 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Beach
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Cultus Lake North Shore trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Cultus Lake North Shore

Try this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This trail is great for camping and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alice Lake via Jack's Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Squamish

Alice Lake via Jack's Trail

Try this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Teapot Hill via Goat Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Teapot Hill via Goat Trail

Head out on this 4.2-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
4.2 km
Elevation
+237m
Time
1 h 33 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Mount Kettley trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Mount Kettley

Discover this 18.5-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
18.5 km
Elevation
+1,134m
Time
7 h 13 min
Forest Lake River
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North Mount Nutt trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Mission

North Mount Nutt

Try this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 14 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, 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
13.4 km
Elevation
+1,397m
Time
7 h 14 min
Forest Lake River
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Jane Lakes Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Whistler

Jane Lakes Loop

Head out on this 18.0-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 49 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, cross-country skiing, and hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
18 km
Elevation
+759m
Time
5 h 49 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Cheakamus Farside Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Cheakamus Farside Trail

Explore this 7.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
7.1 km
Elevation
+229m
Time
2 h 3 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River
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Rolley Falls Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Mission

Rolley Falls Trail

Get to know this 1.4-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 39 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 February through October.

Distance
1.4 km
Elevation
+110m
Time
39 min
Forest River Views
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Burke North Summit trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Burke North Summit

Enjoy this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,273m
Time
38 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Rolley Lakeside Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Rolley Lakeside Trail

Get to know this 2.9-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 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 February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Garnet Creek Falls trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Hope

Garnet Creek Falls

Enjoy this 21.4-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 37 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
21.4 km
Elevation
+813m
Time
6 h 37 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mount Garibaldi via Brohm Ridge trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Mount Garibaldi via Brohm Ridge

Proceed cautiously on this 40.2-km out-and-back trail near Waiwakum 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 May through October.

Distance
40.2 km
Elevation
+2,721m
Time
4 h 14 min
Views
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