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Dog-Free Wilderness Trails in British Columbia

Sensitive ecological reserves, alpine habitats, and provincial parks where pets are prohibited to protect wildlife.

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Rainbow Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Rainbow Lake Trail

Try this 16.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
16.1 km
Elevation
+925m
Time
6 h 4 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes

Discover this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and cross-country skiing, 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
20.3 km
Elevation
+812m
Time
6 h 24 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Garibaldi Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Garibaldi Lake

Experience this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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
18.2 km
Elevation
+979m
Time
6 h 36 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Bowen Lookout and Saint Marks Summit via Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout and Saint Marks Summit via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Try this 10.9-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 1 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
10.9 km
Elevation
+598m
Time
4 h 1 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Ring Lake and Conflict Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Ring Lake and Conflict Lake

Head out on this 18.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 56 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 October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
18.8 km
Elevation
+749m
Time
5 h 56 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam

Try this 22.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, 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.

Overlord, Lakeside & Decker Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Overlord, Lakeside & Decker Loop

Check out this 9.5-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 27 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 June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
9.5 km
Elevation
+510m
Time
3 h 27 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Barrier Lake and Lesser Garibaldi Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Barrier Lake and Lesser Garibaldi Lake

Try this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 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
13.5 km
Elevation
+841m
Time
5 h 18 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Iceberg Lake via 19 Mile Creek Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Iceberg Lake via 19 Mile Creek Trail

Experience this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 39 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter 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
18 km
Elevation
+997m
Time
6 h 39 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs 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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Harmony Lake Trail - Musical Bumps Trail - High Note Trail trail photo
Challenging
Point to Point
Whistler

Harmony Lake Trail - Musical Bumps Trail - High Note Trail

Experience this 10.1-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, so you'll likely encounter 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
10.1 km
Elevation
+779m
Time
3 h 57 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Elfin Lakes to The Opal Cone trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Elfin Lakes to The Opal Cone

Check out this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 16 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
15 km
Elevation
+753m
Time
5 h 16 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Taylor Meadows trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Taylor Meadows

Explore this 13.8-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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
13.8 km
Elevation
+925m
Time
5 h 39 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Garibaldi Lake to The Black Tusk trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Garibaldi Lake to The Black Tusk

Enjoy this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 42 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
10.3 km
Elevation
+826m
Time
4 h 42 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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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
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles

Check out this 5.3-km out-and-back 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 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
5.3 km
Elevation
+423m
Time
2 h 20 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Himmelsbach Hut - Whirlwind Peak trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Whirlwind Peak

Explore this 6.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking and 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
6.8 km
Elevation
+581m
Time
3 h 12 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Lake 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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