TRAIL INDEX
Descriptions of some of the more popular
hiking trails around Squamish
Big thanks to Jim Gracie for composing all trail articles.
Many were first published in The Chief in 2016, but have been updated.
NORTH OF DEPOT ROAD
Seeking adventure in the Sea to Sky corridor? Hike the Sea to Sky trail north of Brackendale for pastoral views.
The camping sites at Cat Lake Provincial Recreation Site give you an out-of-the-way experience in a stunning wilderness setting.
The seven trails give good access to the lake and the interpretive forest, where you can study nature, exercise your body and ease your mind in a beautiful setting.
BRACKENDALE
Fishermen’s Trail runs through unceded territory. The river hosts late-running steelhead, chinook, coho, chum and pinks.
A smooth journey through a lush forest. The Wonderland Trail is popular among runners, hikers and bikers.
This 2.4 km long single track trail winds around the western apron of DeBecks hill from the north end of Tantalus road to the east end of Depot Road.
A Peaceful Escape from Highway 99: Ray Peters is one of the most popular trails in Squamish.
ALICE LAKE
Built on old logging rail beds, this trail is in frequent use for mountain bike and running events.
The Bob McIntosh Memorial Trail is smooth and well-packed, although the mellow flow through mature second-growth forest can be dusty after a long dry spell.
DeBecks Hill Trail was fairly strenuous before the service road was improved. A wildlife refuge for cougars and coyotes.
View four lakes on a single hike. Four Lakes Trail is one of many popular paths in Alice Lake Provincial Park.
GARIBALDI
Highlands, Ring Creek and Garibaldi Park
Coho Park is a beautiful example of a rare urban, temperate rainforest area, one where the forest floor is covered by ferns, mosses and small plants.
An Alpine paradiseT. The scenic alpine trail at Elfin Lakes presents a full day of hiking, or less by bike, without being too strenuous.
DOWNTOWN SQUAMISH
Mamquam River to Valleycliffe
Trails where salmon spawn, bears roam and eagles soar, Mamquam area provides perfect place to push a stroller.
Linking the municipal pieces along the Mamquam Blind Channel has long been a community goal.
Endangered Trumpeter Swans make estuary trail home. This 5K trail runs through old-growth forest.
Combined with the busy Loggers Creek Trail, Nature Trail provides a large area of paths among old trees, wetlands and bubbling brooks.
The Estuary offers flat trails & lots of wildlife. The Estuary area has a rich, fascinating history in Squamish.
A trail for the Squamish way of life: Corridor Trail provides access to vast local trail network.
Nexen Beach trail is an easy, flat stroll around the southern tip of our downtown peninsula.
VALLEYCLIFFE
Crumpit offers best steep hike after the Chief. Scenic trails provide recreational fun for hours.
Do you know why it’s called Smoke Bluffs? Park steeped in history has great trails and climbing areas.
THE STAWAMAS CHIEF & AREA
The majestic Stawamus Chief is the most famous hike in the area. Views from the top travel down Howe Sound.
A challenging trail above Shannon Falls: Sea to Summit Trail provides a serious workout for hardy hikers.
SOUTH OF THE CHIEF
The Malamute is the lower and smaller granite monolith to the west of the Stawamus Chief and on the other side of Highway 99.
Murrin Loop leads to world class climbing routes. The 1.8 k trail has breathtaking views of Howe Sound.
THE LIST
NORTH
BRACKENDALE
Fishermen’s Trail
Ray Peters
Wonderland
Looking Glass
ALICE LAKE
Jack’s Trail
Bob McIntosh Memorial
Debecks Hill
Four Lakes
GARIBALDI
Coho Park
Garibaldi Highlands
Ring Creek
Elfin Lakes
DOWNTOWN
Mamquam Spawning Channels
Mamquam Dike
Mamquam Blind Channel
Swan Trail
Loggers Creek
Estuary Trails
The Corridor
Nexen Beach
Discovery Trail
VALLEYCLIFFE
Little Stawamus Trail
Crumpit Woods
Smoke Bluffs
STAWAMUS CHIEF AREA
SOUTH OF THE CHIEF
Petgill Lake
Malamute
Murrin Loop
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