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The Best Hiking Trails in British Columbia (Canada)

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  • West Coast Trail (WCT) - Pacific Rim National Park

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    near Port Renfrew, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Waterfallin
    with d.a.patterson2018
    Distance
    44.30mi
    Elevation +
    5026f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofWest Coast Trail (WCT) - Pacific Rim National Park Photo ofWest Coast Trail (WCT) - Pacific Rim National Park Photo ofWest Coast Trail (WCT) - Pacific Rim National Park

    One of my favorite rugged hikes, Canada's West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve is a jewel in the rough. A 75km trek along the SW coast of Vancouver Island of which our group of seven conquered in 1999.

  • Coho Flats Loop- Kitimat, BC

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    near Nechako, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    SteveBC
    Distance
    4.48mi
    Elevation +
    279f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofCoho Flats Loop- Kitimat, BC Photo ofCoho Flats Loop- Kitimat, BC Photo ofCoho Flats Loop- Kitimat, BC

    This is actually 2 trails. I parked halfway between the two to create a loop. I went in at Waypoint 1 (Start of Trail) and finished by coming back into town at the other entrance (8th Tee of Golf Course). Baxter St. to C...

  • Mount Seymour Trail

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    near Belcarra, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    TrekItNow.com
    Distance
    5.25mi
    Elevation +
    2257f
    TrailRank
    57
    Photo ofMount Seymour Trail Photo ofMount Seymour Trail Photo ofMount Seymour Trail

    On a clear day this 8 km round trip trail offers hikers stunning views of the lower mainland and the surrounding mountains. The Mount Seymour trail traverses three peaks ending at Mount Seymour Summit which offers a spec...

  • Mesachie Mountain (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Mesachie Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    2.95mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofMesachie Mountain (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofMesachie Mountain (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofMesachie Mountain (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    Mesachie mountain offers great views, a variety of forest types and a good cardio workout-all within a 10 minute drive of downtown Lake Cowichan! The forest in the lower section of the trail is a mix of mature fir & ced...

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  • Christopher Rock and Associated Trails

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    near Youbou, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    RCubed
    Distance
    1.83mi
    Elevation +
    978f
    TrailRank
    56| Rating 3.33
    Photo ofChristopher Rock and Associated Trails Photo ofChristopher Rock and Associated Trails Photo ofChristopher Rock and Associated Trails

    Christopher Rock is a short but steep hike up a forest Trail that ends on a beautiful Rocky outcrop with one of the best views of Cowichan Lake. It is being upgraded and maintained by the Cowichan Trailblazers society un...

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  • Magog Lake to sushine village

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    near Vermilion Crossing, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    carosauriol
    Distance
    18.87mi
    Elevation +
    3530f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofMagog Lake to sushine village Photo ofMagog Lake to sushine village Photo ofMagog Lake to sushine village

    Jour 1 Magog Lake to Porcupine Campground via the bridge on Marvel Pass Trail. 17km Absolutely no water between Og Lake and Porcupine Campground (July 2023) Jour 2 Porcupine Campground to Sunshine Village. 13 km

  • Campbell Mountain Loop ~9km

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    near Poplar Grove, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    nielsen.deanne
    Distance
    5.68mi
    Elevation +
    938f
    TrailRank
    56
    Photo ofCampbell Mountain Loop ~9km Photo ofCampbell Mountain Loop ~9km Photo ofCampbell Mountain Loop ~9km

    Great day hike with lots of awesome photo opportunities. One tough hill to climb. Watch for cows and mountain bikers.

  • Hemer Park (Cedar) - Retreads

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    near Cedar, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    2.87mi
    Elevation +
    131f
    TrailRank
    55| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofHemer Park (Cedar) - Retreads Photo ofHemer Park (Cedar) - Retreads Photo ofHemer Park (Cedar) - Retreads

    This pleasant stroll in Hemer Provincial Park just south of Nanaimo follows well maintained trails through wetland areas and along the shores of Holden Lake and another unnamed lake. You are mostly travelling in the fore...

    Nice serene walk in the forest. Dry at this time of year
    Gary Vermette

  • Mesachie Forest Loop (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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    near Mesachie Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    3.72mi
    Elevation +
    381f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofMesachie Forest Loop (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofMesachie Forest Loop (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads Photo ofMesachie Forest Loop (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

    This hike takes you around and through the Cowichan Lake Forest Research Station. The section through the Research Station proper (between waypoint #11 and #25) has restricted access. You are advised to contact the Resea...

  • CAN 10-Lago Esmeralda // Emerald lake

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    near Field, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    aladino01
    with aladina01
    Distance
    3.24mi
    Elevation +
    1073f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofCAN 10-Lago Esmeralda // Emerald lake Photo ofCAN 10-Lago Esmeralda // Emerald lake Photo ofCAN 10-Lago Esmeralda // Emerald lake

    <<< English follows >>> Paseo alrededor del lago Esmeralda. No tiene ninguna complicación. El entorno montañoso es impresionante. <<< English >>> Walk around the Emerald Lake. It does not have any complications. The surr...

  • Derby Reach Regional Park

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    near Haney, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Paxx
    with brlindsay28
    Distance
    2.96mi
    Elevation +
    66f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofDerby Reach Regional Park Photo ofDerby Reach Regional Park Photo ofDerby Reach Regional Park

    A leisurely trail through the forest and along the river. Lots of interesting trees and great visitor information signs. There was far more trail to continue on but it was starting to rain so we decided to turn around.

  • Mount Wells (Victoria) - Retreads

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    near Luxton, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    1.35mi
    Elevation +
    584f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofMount Wells (Victoria) - Retreads Photo ofMount Wells (Victoria) - Retreads Photo ofMount Wells (Victoria) - Retreads

    This short but challenging hike leads to views out over Victoria & Strait of Georgia to the mainland mountains. During this late spring hike, the trailside was covered with wild flowers. The steeper sections of the trai...

  • Maple Mountain Southview Trail (Duncan) - Retreads

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    near Maple Bay, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    2.63mi
    Elevation +
    689f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofMaple Mountain Southview Trail (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofMaple Mountain Southview Trail (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofMaple Mountain Southview Trail (Duncan) - Retreads

    This trail on Maple Mountain leads you through a young fir forest and as you progress to a mix of arbutus, finally emerging into a Garry Oak meadow. Please keep to the established trail in the Garry Oak meadows - they ar...

  • Cowichan Estuary Causeway (Duncan) - Retreads

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    near Koksilah, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    2.56mi
    Elevation +
    3f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofCowichan Estuary Causeway (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofCowichan Estuary Causeway (Duncan) - Retreads Photo ofCowichan Estuary Causeway (Duncan) - Retreads

    This trail is along the causeway which services the industrial area at its tip. It offers good bird watching opportunities and gets you close to the tidal salt marsh which forms the estuary. There is good interpretive si...

  • Hai Lake Trail

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    near Lakelse Lake, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    C Reibin
    Distance
    2.88mi
    Elevation +
    466f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofHai Lake Trail Photo ofHai Lake Trail Photo ofHai Lake Trail

    This is a trail that leads to the Hai Lake. You can drive within 1km of the lake and then it's a hike over Herman Mountain to the lake where you'll find an outhouse (bring TP) two picnic tables, two fire pits with bucket...

  • Whyte Lake from the south

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    near Caulfeild, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Chatterbox
    Distance
    2.83mi
    Elevation +
    591f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofWhyte Lake from the south Photo ofWhyte Lake from the south Photo ofWhyte Lake from the south

    It is tricky now to find the start point since the Sea-to-Sky highway "upgrade" prior to the 2010 Olympics. The trail now has to wind under the highway at the beginning. Take Exit 4 (Headland/Woodgreen) off the Upper Lev...

  • Mount Hollyburn loop from the Cypress Mountain Ski Lodge

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    near Sunset Beach, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    5.71mi
    Elevation +
    1562f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofMount Hollyburn loop from the Cypress Mountain Ski Lodge Photo ofMount Hollyburn loop from the Cypress Mountain Ski Lodge Photo ofMount Hollyburn loop from the Cypress Mountain Ski Lodge

    The track starts towards the west along the Baden Powell Trail. Sections are in poor repair and there may be challenges if a couple of streams are in heavy spring flow (the track was made in September when streams were a...

  • Elgin Heritage Park and Nicomekl River, South Surrey, BC

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    near Elgin, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    mclivancouver
    with Jing and Ian
    Distance
    4.18mi
    Elevation +
    476f
    TrailRank
    54
    Photo ofElgin Heritage Park and Nicomekl River, South Surrey, BC Photo ofElgin Heritage Park and Nicomekl River, South Surrey, BC Photo ofElgin Heritage Park and Nicomekl River, South Surrey, BC

    Parking at the Elgin Park / Stewart Farm turnoff. A historic Farmhouse and Farm Museum beside parking area. To the east of the Farm, a pathway follows the Nicomekl River bank and skirts Nico-Wynd Golf Course. To th...

  • Rosewall Creek to Therriault Falls

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    near Mud Bay, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Chatterbox
    Distance
    2.41mi
    Elevation +
    138f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofRosewall Creek to Therriault Falls Photo ofRosewall Creek to Therriault Falls Photo ofRosewall Creek to Therriault Falls

    The route shown is the full trail length, from the parking lot north east of Route 19A all the way to the Therriault upper falls area. The trail was recorded just on the return leg. I provide many photos of the trail con...

  • Nanaimo River Fish Hatchery (Cassidy) - Retreads

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    near Cassidy, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    2.04mi
    Elevation +
    0f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofNanaimo River Fish Hatchery (Cassidy) - Retreads Photo ofNanaimo River Fish Hatchery (Cassidy) - Retreads Photo ofNanaimo River Fish Hatchery (Cassidy) - Retreads

    This trail starts at the Nanaimo River Fish Hatchery, following Napoleon Creek to it's confluence with the Haslam Creek. Both are natural spawning areas for Chum and Coho salmon. They empty into the Nanaimo River a bit f...

  • Christopher’s Rock and Erics Bluff (Youbou)-Retreads

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    near Youbou, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    River Kaatz
    Distance
    1.74mi
    Elevation +
    978f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofChristopher’s Rock and Erics Bluff (Youbou)-Retreads Photo ofChristopher’s Rock and Erics Bluff (Youbou)-Retreads Photo ofChristopher’s Rock and Erics Bluff (Youbou)-Retreads

    Christopher's Rock and Eric's bluff both sit high on the side of Mt. Holmes, just above the town of Youbou. This short, steep hike rewards you with views of the North Arm of Cowichan Lake that are nothing short of specta...

  • Cobble Hill — Retreads

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    near Cobble Hill, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    RCubed
    Distance
    6.38mi
    Elevation +
    991f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofCobble Hill — Retreads Photo ofCobble Hill — Retreads Photo ofCobble Hill — Retreads

    Trails: Squirrel, Bear, Wolf, Stellar Jay, Logger’s Loop and return by same route ending with Salamander as an alternate exit. Unfortunately, Wikilocs was inadvertently paused during an early portion of the hike, result...

  • CAN 19-Collado Balu // Balu Pass

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    near Rogers Pass, British Columbia (Canada)
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    aladino01
    with aladina01
    Distance
    7.64mi
    Elevation +
    3114f
    TrailRank
    53
    Photo ofCAN 19-Collado Balu // Balu Pass Photo ofCAN 19-Collado Balu // Balu Pass Photo ofCAN 19-Collado Balu // Balu Pass

    <<< English follows >>> La subida a Balu Pass es una gran excursión. El nombre de Balu parece que es debido al oso de El Libro de la Selva, Baloo. Esta subida hasta el collado Balu es sencilla técnicamente pero tiene su ...

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