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Wilderness Feature: Waterfall

Waterfall Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Discover the best BC hiking trails with waterfalls, cascading alpine creeks, and canyon plunges across British Columbia.

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Alexander Falls trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alexander Falls

Experience this 2.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+119m
Time
50 min
Brandywine Trail Loop to Cal-Cheak Suspension Bridge trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Brandywine Trail Loop to Cal-Cheak Suspension Bridge

Check out this 9.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Brandywine Falls Loop via Suspension Bridge trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Brandywine Falls Loop via Suspension Bridge

Head out on this 9.5-km loop trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 24 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 best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9.5 km
Elevation
+215m
Time
2 h 24 min
Habrich Spur Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Squamish

Habrich Spur Trail

Experience this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. 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 July through September.

Distance
10.6 km
Elevation
+533m
Time
3 h 44 min
Tricouni Ridge trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
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
Williamson Lake trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
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
Sky Pilot Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
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
Mount St. Benedict trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
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
Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop

Get to know this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.

Lynn Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Lynn Lake Trail

Check out this 21.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 40 min to complete. 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
21.7 km
Elevation
+812m
Time
6 h 40 min
Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+446m
Time
3 h 2 min
Mamquam Lake Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
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
Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake

Try this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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 February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+862m
Time
5 h 39 min
Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell

Explore this 7.9-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 min to complete. 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Red Heather Meadows trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

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
Eagle Mountain and Cypress Lake trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain and Cypress Lake

Try this 18.5-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18.5 km
Elevation
+866m
Time
6 h 17 min
Bosumarne Falls trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Bosumarne Falls

Try this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.