River & Canyon Trails in British Columbia

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Squamish

Cheakamus River via Garibaldi Lake Trail

Check out this 42.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 15 h 18 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

42.3 km

Elevation

+2,250m

Time

15 h 18 min

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Whistler

Panorama Ridge via Helm Creek Trail

Get to know this 29.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, 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

29.9 km

Elevation

+1,615m

Time

1 h 34 min

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North Vancouver

Crown Mountain

Get to know this 9.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through October.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+866m

Time

1 h 34 min

Forest Lake River

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Sunshine Valley

Mount Outram

Get to know this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.3 km

Elevation

+1,799m

Time

6 h 39 min

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Coquitlam

Burke South Summit and Pika Peak

Try this 20.1-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 23 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance

20.1 km

Elevation

+1,102m

Time

7 h 23 min

Forest Lake River

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Very Hard

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Dewdney Grind

Head out on this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.3 km

Elevation

+1,007m

Time

5 h 8 min

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Very Hard

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Maple Ridge

South Mount Nutt via East Canyon Trail

Try this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.6 km

Elevation

+1,088m

Time

1 h 0 min

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Hard

Loop

Whistler

Organ Donors Loop

Experience this 4.8-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance

4.8 km

Elevation

+536m

Time

3 h 10 min

Forest River Wildflowers

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Very Hard

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North Vancouver

South Needle

Try this 14.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

14.8 km

Elevation

+1,398m

Time

2 h 21 min

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Chilliwack

Goat Ridge

Head out on this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+969m

Time

2 h 29 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River

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Chilliwack

Gloria Trail

Try this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Rosedale, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 18 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.8 km

Elevation

+1,257m

Time

6 h 18 min

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Squamish

Tricouni Ridge

Proceed cautiously on this 28.0-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance

28 km

Elevation

+2,129m

Time

1 h 38 min

Forest Lake River

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Very Hard

Loop

Chilliwack

Flora Lake Trail and Lindeman-Greendrop Trail Loop

Check out this 18.5-km loop trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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

18.5 km

Elevation

+1,470m

Time

5 h 16 min

Forest Lake River

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Squamish

Sky Pilot Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance

15 km

Elevation

+1,195m

Time

5 h 16 min

Cave Forest River

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Squamish

Mamquam Lake Trail

Get to know this 41.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 50 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

41.4 km

Elevation

+1,875m

Time

13 h 50 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Mount Crickmer

Get to know this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

17.9 km

Elevation

+1,215m

Time

2 h 25 min

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Squamish

Mount Price

Get to know this 26.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 18 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 best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance

26.7 km

Elevation

+1,604m

Time

10 h 18 min

Lake River Views

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Squamish

Ossa Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 24.5-km out-and-back trail near Cheakamus 11, 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 September.

Distance

24.5 km

Elevation

+2,375m

Time

10 h 52 min

Forest Views Wildflowers

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