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Scenic Walking Trails in British Columbia

Gentle walking trails, lakeside paths, and scenic nature strolls throughout British Columbia.

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Wonderland Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Wonderland Lake Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+48m
Time
29 min
Kid friendly Forest Lake
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High Knoll: Meadow - Mid-Marsh - Quarry trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

High Knoll: Meadow - Mid-Marsh - Quarry

Experience this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, 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.

Low Knoll: Lodge - Fern - Mid-Marsh trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Low Knoll: Lodge - Fern - Mid-Marsh

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, 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.

Liumchen Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Liumchen Lake

Enjoy this 9.2-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 58 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
9.2 km
Elevation
+678m
Time
3 h 58 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Cloudburst Mountain trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Cloudburst Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 6.6-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 hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
6.6 km
Elevation
+797m
Time
20 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Douglas Bay to Gambier Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Gambier Island

Douglas Bay to Gambier Lake

Experience this 9.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and walking, 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
9.7 km
Elevation
+521m
Time
3 h 32 min
Beach Forest Lake
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Devil's Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Devil's Lake Loop

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alta Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alta Lake Loop

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout

Head out on this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for running and walking, 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.

Huckleberry Trail - Cedar Trail - Salal Trail - Douglas Fir Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Huckleberry Trail - Cedar Trail - Salal Trail - Douglas Fir Trail

Try this 2.7-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, 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.

Huckleberry Trail - Moss Trail - Douglas Fir Trail - Hemlock Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Huckleberry Trail - Moss Trail - Douglas Fir Trail - Hemlock Trail

Head out on this 5.8-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 7 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, 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.

Birch Trail - Willow Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Surrey

Birch Trail - Willow Trail

Get to know this 1.4-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, 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.

Brandywine Falls and Suspension Bridge Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Brandywine Falls and Suspension Bridge Trail

Experience this 11.3-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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 September.

Distance
11.3 km
Elevation
+299m
Time
3 h 2 min
Forest Views Waterfall
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Shadow Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Whistler

Shadow Lake Loop

Explore this 5.5-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are August through August.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+72m
Time
1 h 13 min
Forest Lake Views
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Blue Heron Loop: Rotary Vedder River - Vedder North Dyke trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Blue Heron Loop: Rotary Vedder River - Vedder North Dyke

Head out on this 6.0-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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, but must be on a leash.

Garibaldi Highlands and Alice Lake trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

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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Upper Capilano Pacific Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Upper Capilano Pacific Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, 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.

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail

Experience this 5.6-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.