Breathe in that crisp Autumn air and hit the trails. Just because the weather is a bit cooler, doesn’t mean the hiking days are over. These scenic lesser-known hikes will take your breath away.
All of these picturesque places are suitable for hiking or a leisurely trail walk in the Fall months.
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Lesser-Known Fall Hikes
Mount Gardner
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Take on this intermediate hike on Bowen Island. The 17-KM roundtrip trek takes about seven hours to complete. Take in the stunning views of Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast, West Vancouver and the Burrard Inlet.
Downes Bowl Trail
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Find this gem in the Fraser Valley’s Abbotsford nestled in Clearbrook Park. It features a large marsh with lots of wooden boardwalks, bridges and streams. The easy 3-KM trail takes about one-hour to complete.
Mount Daniel
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Take off to the Sunshine Coast for an 2.5-hour intermediate 5-KM hike. There’s an elevation gain of 360-meters but once you reach the top—you’ll be rewarded with gorgeous views of the Pender Harbour region.
Cliff Gilker Park
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An easy trail nestled in the quaint Robert’s Creek on the Sunshine Coast. The lush trail passes by several cascading waterfalls on a 2-KM hike that takes only an hour to complete. The hike has a lot to offer, with bridges, creeks and peaceful surroundings.
Woodland Walk Trail
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Find this spot in the mountains above Coquitlam. The easy trail has 8-KMs worth of trails to explore, with an elevation gain of 180-meters. It takes you through Pinecone Burke Provincial Park and to the incredible Sawblade Falls.
Vedder River Rotary Trail
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When Fall is in full swing, you’ll be surrounded by stunning foliage. Follow the Vedder River on this trail, a popular walking or jogging spot. With 16-KMs of trails to explore and minimal elevation gain, it’s the perfect place to go for a stroll.
Chapman Falls (Temporarily closed)
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This incredible multi-tiered waterfall can be found just south of Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. The easy trail is 4-KMs and takes only about an hour and a half to complete round-trip. With very little elevation gain, it’s a nice leisurely hike to take on in the Fall.
Crater Rim Trail
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Discover this trail in the Whistler Interpretive Forest that loops around Loggers Lake, which is situated in an extinct volcano. The intermediate 4.5-KM trek takes about two hours to complete round-trip with an elevation gain of 230-meters.
For more things to do this Fall, check out this luxury glamping accommodation or this rustic lodge that would make for the perfect Autumn getaway.
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