Skiing Hiking Trails in British Columbia

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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Brew Mountain via Roe Creek Trail trail photo

Challenging

Brew Mountain via Roe Creek Trail

Explore this 19.2-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 1 min to complete. 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

19.2 km

Elevation

+1,047m

Time

7 h 1 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Hard

Mount Mulligan Trail

Discover this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and skiing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through March.

Distance

15.3 km

Elevation

+1,136m

Time

39 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Big Burn, Heart Burn, and Overlord Trail trail photo

Very Hard

Big Burn, Heart Burn, and Overlord Trail

Try this 15.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 31 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking 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.

Distance

15.9 km

Elevation

+1,350m

Time

7 h 31 min

Forest Lake Views

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Very Hard

Loop

Anif Peak

Explore this 17.2-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking, skiing, 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.

Distance

17.2 km

Elevation

+1,392m

Time

20 min

Forest Views

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Expert

Seed and Pinecone Peak

Experience this 24.9-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and skiing, 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

24.9 km

Elevation

+2,340m

Time

8 h 35 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

Loop

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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Metal Dome via Callaghan Creek trail photo

Hard

Metal Dome via Callaghan Creek

Head out on this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 54 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

18.3 km

Elevation

+1,332m

Time

7 h 54 min

Forest Views

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Rainbow Mountain from Whistler Olympic Park trail photo

Very Hard