Waterfall Hiking Trails in British Columbia

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North Vancouver

Elsay Lake

Check out this 17.5-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and fishing, 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

17.5 km

Elevation

+1,116m

Time

2 h 34 min

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Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain to Buntzen Lake Trail

Discover this 17.2-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding 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

17.2 km

Elevation

+1,366m

Time

7 h 49 min

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Loop

Coquitlam

Swan Falls Loop

Bummer, this trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.

Distance

16.1 km

Elevation

+1,336m

Time

7 h 30 min

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Squamish

Stawamus Chief First Peak

Discover this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+535m

Time

2 h 1 min

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Very Hard

Point to Point

West Vancouver

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99

Discover this 26.4-km point-to-point trail near Strachan Creek, 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 best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

26.4 km

Elevation

+1,689m

Time

5 h 18 min

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Yale

Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail

Head out on this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, 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 km

Elevation

+852m

Time

3 h 40 min

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Squamish

Deeks Lake

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14.6 km

Elevation

+1,031m

Time

6 h 12 min

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Coquitlam

Munro Lake

Check out this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+822m

Time

4 h 27 min

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Coquitlam

Munro Lake Lookout Trail

Check out this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+628m

Time

2 h 55 min

Forest Lake Views

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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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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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Squamish

Stawamus Chief First Peak via Sea to Summit Trail

Explore this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+557m

Time

2 h 36 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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Chilliwack

Williamson Lake

Enjoy this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+531m

Time

2 h 34 min

Forest Lake Waterfall

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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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Mission

Mount St. Benedict

Explore this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 28 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10.8 km

Elevation

+1,019m

Time

5 h 28 min

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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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Squamish

Deeks Lake - Hanover Lake - Brunswick Lake

Try this 19.0-km out-and-back trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking 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

19 km

Elevation

+1,292m

Time

7 h 53 min

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