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BRITISH COLUMBIA
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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
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
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
Al's Habrich Ridge Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Squamish

Al's Habrich Ridge Trail

Discover this 6.8-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 37 min to complete. 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6.8 km
Elevation
+409m
Time
2 h 37 min
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
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