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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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Demon Ridge trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Demon Ridge

Get to know this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 10 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, 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 August. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
16.3 km
Elevation
+946m
Time
6 h 10 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River
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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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Old BCMC Trail Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
North Vancouver

Old BCMC Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 35 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 May through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+463m
Time
2 h 35 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Views
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Vedder Mountain via Vedder Mountain Forest Service Road trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain via Vedder Mountain Forest Service Road

Check out this 17.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
17.7 km
Elevation
+852m
Time
2 h 45 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs 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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Seymour Valley Trailway and Spur 4 Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour Valley Trailway and Spur 4 Loop

Head out on this 28.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Himmelsbach Hut - Flute Summit trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Flute Summit

Explore this 13.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 7 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
13 km
Elevation
+807m
Time
5 h 7 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Katherine Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Katherine Lake Trail

Check out this 23.7-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
23.7 km
Elevation
+590m
Time
6 h 13 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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