Snowshoe Trails in British Columbia

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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Harmony Lake Trail - Musical Bumps Trail - High Note Trail trail photo

Challenging

Point to Point

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

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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Expert

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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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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Cypress Lake via The Wall and Lungbuster trail photo

Port Moody

Cypress Lake via The Wall and Lungbuster

Discover this 10.9-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

10.9 km

Elevation

+521m

Time

3 h 45 min

Forest Lake River

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Garibaldi Highlands and Alice Lake trail photo

Garibaldi Highlands and Alice Lake

Head out on this 13.0-km loop trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

13 km

Elevation

+350m

Time

3 h 30 min

Beach Forest Lake

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North Vancouver

SAR Cabin Trail

Enjoy this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, 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

3.4 km

Elevation

+140m

Time

1 h 5 min

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Real Life, Finger Lakes, and Alexander Falls Loop

Head out on this 9.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through March.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+375m

Time

2 h 55 min

Forest Lake River

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Hard

Manning Park

Frosty Mountain Trail

Head out on this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter 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

20.9 km

Elevation

+1,231m

Time

7 h 59 min

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Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk trail photo

Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.4 km

Elevation

+303m

Time

2 h 21 min

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Sechelt

Tannis, Batchelor, and Edwards Lake Loop

Get to know this 8.0-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

8 km

Elevation

+264m

Time

2 h 20 min

🚫 No Dogs Forest Lake Views

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Garibaldi Highlands and Bob McIntosh Memorial Loop

Enjoy this 13.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

13.4 km

Elevation

+366m

Time

3 h 37 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake

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Maple Ridge

Incline and Whisky West Loop

Head out on this 11.4-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

11.4 km

Elevation

+433m

Time

3 h 32 min

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Upper Shannon Falls and Wonderland Lake Loop Trails

Discover this 2.9-km loop trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 51 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+98m

Time

51 min

Lake Views Wildflowers

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Lost Lake Extended Loop

Check out this 6.6-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+218m

Time

1 h 55 min

Kid friendly Forest Lake

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Very Hard

Helm Glacier

Check out this 31.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

31.7 km

Elevation

+1,493m

Time

5 h 45 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Hard