Wildflower Trails in British Columbia

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North Vancouver

Coliseum Mountain

Try this 21.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 27 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

21.9 km

Elevation

+1,314m

Time

8 h 27 min

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West Vancouver

Brunswick Mountain Trail

Experience this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.4 km

Elevation

+1,555m

Time

6 h 51 min

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Sunshine Valley

Eaton Lake

Get to know this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 53 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 October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

8.7 km

Elevation

+962m

Time

4 h 53 min

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Maple Ridge

Golden Ears Summit Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 22.5-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 54 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

22.5 km

Elevation

+1,697m

Time

9 h 54 min

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Maple Ridge

Hector Ferguson Lake Trail

Discover this 29.0-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 12 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

29 km

Elevation

+892m

Time

8 h 12 min

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Chilliwack

Mount MacFarlane

Experience this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

17.1 km

Elevation

+1,804m

Time

1 h 11 min

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Loop

Coquitlam

Dilly Dally Loop

Try this 22.7-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 27 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

22.7 km

Elevation

+1,561m

Time

9 h 27 min

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Yale

Mount Lincoln Trail

Discover this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Yale, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 28 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 March through October.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+565m

Time

2 h 28 min

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Coquitlam

Dennett Lake

Discover this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.6 km

Elevation

+941m

Time

2 h 2 min

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Squamish

Panorama Ridge

Experience this 28.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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

28.3 km

Elevation

+1,610m

Time

35 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain Road Ride

Check out this 23.7-km out-and-back trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 57 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

23.7 km

Elevation

+1,085m

Time

7 h 57 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dog friendly Forest Lake

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Coquitlam

Lindsay Lake Trail

Head out on this 12.6-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

12.6 km

Elevation

+983m

Time

5 h 39 min

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Chilliwack

Elk Mountain

Discover this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Slesse Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Distance

8.2 km

Elevation

+791m

Time

4 h 12 min

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Loop

Squamish

Stawamus Chief First, Second, and Third Peak Loop

Check out this 5.8-km loop trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, 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

5.8 km

Elevation

+657m

Time

57 min

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North Vancouver

Lynn Peak Route

Head out on this 12.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

12.2 km

Elevation

+1,052m

Time

3 h 44 min

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Chilliwack

Mount Slesse Memorial Trail

Try this 13.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, 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

13.2 km

Elevation

+1,005m

Time

5 h 50 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River

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Maple Ridge

Alouette Mountain via Eric Dunning Trail

Get to know this 20.1-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

20.1 km

Elevation

+1,188m

Time

2 h 11 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake

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Point to Point

North Vancouver

BCMC Trail

Check out this 2.4-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+791m

Time

1 h 15 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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