Vancouver Hiking Trail Guides

133 trail guides for Vancouver and southwestern BC, every one hiked, photographed and written up by us.

Based on each guide's usual season. Trails that usually close this month come first. Snow comes early or late some years, so check current conditions before you go.

Difficult

West Coast Trail

Bamfield · Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands

km
75
gain m
230
hours
5d
drive
12h
Difficult

Mount MacFarlane

Chilliwack · Fraser Valley

km
20
gain m
1780
hours
10
drive
1h30
Difficult

The Black Tusk

Whistler · Sea to Sky

km
28
gain m
1750
hours
11
drive
1h30
Difficult

Howe Sound Crest Trail

West Vancouver · North Shore

km
29
gain m
1830
hours
12
drive
30m
Difficult

Golden Ears

Maple Ridge · Vancouver & Tri-Cities

km
24
gain m
1527
hours
12
drive
1h30
Difficult

Opal Cone

Squamish · Sea to Sky

km
35
gain m
750
hours
12
drive
1h30

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Writing trail guides since 2008

Every guide comes from our own time on the trail, with our photos and GPS tracks.

Honest about difficulty

Stats, seasons and hazards stated plainly. How we measure trails.

Safety first

Carry the essentials and leave a trip plan. Hiking Safety & The Essentials.