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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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Cat Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Cat Lake

Discover this 1.4-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This trail is great for camping and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
1.4 km
Elevation
+35m
Time
23 min
Kid friendly Beach Forest
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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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Progression, Dudette, Susie O Street, and Guy's Gulch Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Roberts Creek

Progression, Dudette, Susie O Street, and Guy's Gulch Loop

Get to know this 10.1-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast E, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 12 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance
10.1 km
Elevation
+406m
Time
3 h 12 min
River Views
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Sasamat Lake to Buntzen Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Sasamat Lake to Buntzen Lake

Enjoy this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, 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 walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through August.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation
+448m
Time
2 h 55 min
Forest Lake Views
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MacDaddy Pass trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

MacDaddy Pass

Try this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 6 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+992m
Time
6 h 6 min
Forest Views
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South Dyke Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Richmond

South Dyke Trail

Discover this 8.0-km point-to-point trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Poland Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Manning Park

Poland Lake Trail

Experience this 16.4-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 21 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 July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
16.4 km
Elevation
+703m
Time
5 h 21 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Lake Views
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Admiralty Point Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Admiralty Point Trail Loop

Check out this 9.7-km loop trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and paddle sports, 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.

Pauline's Rock Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Pauline's Rock Loop

Check out this 2.9-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 2 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Creekside Park to English Bay trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Creekside Park to English Bay

Get to know this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Fraser Foreshore Park Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Fraser Foreshore Park Trail

Get to know this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Whytecliff Park Panorama Ridge Trails trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Whytecliff Park Panorama Ridge Trails

Experience this 1.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for running 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Bowen Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Bowen Trail

Discover this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 10 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
3.9 km
Elevation
+139m
Time
1 h 10 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Trans Canada Trail: Tamihi Campground trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Trans Canada Trail: Tamihi Campground

Discover this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 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 December through July.

Distance
4.5 km
Elevation
+115m
Time
1 h 13 min
Kid friendly Forest River
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