Go Hike — Explore All Hiking Trails in Haida Gwaii

Discover every hiking trail across Haida Gwaii in one place. From forest loops and coastal walks to viewpoint climbs and culturally significant routes, this page brings together the growing list of Haida Gwaii hiking trails so you can easily plan your next adventure. Browse trail guides by community, difficulty, distance, or terrain, and explore the diverse landscapes that make Haida Gwaii one of British Columbia’s most unforgettable hiking destinations.

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  • Within Reach – Moresby Waterfall Trail

    Within Reach – Moresby Waterfall Trail

    There are no notable landmarks to help identify where the trailhead is. If you’re not already looking for it, chances are you’ll drive right on by. Once you park safely off the side of the road, you should spy two alder trees behind a group of feisty ferns. One of the trees features a double…

  • A Short Hike to Small Lake

    A Short Hike to Small Lake

    The trail to Small Lake is unmarked, but obvious, and takes about 10 minutes to complete. It is single- track and muddy, so one should use caution. The environment is one of young Sitka Spruce, some moss, huckleberry bushes, and other flora typical of a bog environment.

  • Gold Creek Trail – Walking along Placid Waters

    Gold Creek Trail – Walking along Placid Waters

    We parked our vehicle on the shoulder at Gold Creek Bridge and started hiking on the west (LEFT) side of the creek. As noted above, the trail is informal and sans marker, but all you have to do is follow the creek until you reach the south end of Mayer Lake. The area around the…

  • Cape Fife Trail : Day Hike to East Beach

    Cape Fife Trail : Day Hike to East Beach

    The Cape Fife Trail begins on the north side of the Hiellen River and is mostly flat and level the whole way. After hiking for about 5 minutes, you’ll come upon a wide open space and a fork in the trail. Cape Fife continues to your LEFT (going right will take you onto the Four…

  • Dempsey Collinson Trail – Scaling Challenging Heights

    Dempsey Collinson Trail – Scaling Challenging Heights

    As was noted above, the Dempsey Collinson Memorial Trail is located a few feet behind the western Crabapple Creek trail marker, near the old M&B site. Just a few feet in, you will spy the rusted remains of an old “diesel donkey” hidden behind some bushes to your RIGHT. After a couple of minutes, you’ll…

  • Charlie Hartie Trail Hike

    Charlie Hartie Trail Hike

    Charlie Hartie Trail, named after a nearby creek which itself was named after early residents of what was then Queen Charlotte City, located at the top of 6TH street, just off 1ST Avenue (turn right).

  • Daajing Giids Seawalk – An Educational Stroll

    Daajing Giids Seawalk – An Educational Stroll

    On its surface, the Daajing Giids Seawalk is an inspiring urban hike or stroll along the village’s bustling waterfront. At a deeper level, though, this one-kilometre walk takes you deep into the historic heart of Daajing Giids, highlighting key milestones that helped in its own coming-of-age story

  • Spirit Lake Connector/K’yuu Aanagung – A Relaxing Hiking Network

    Spirit Lake Connector/K’yuu Aanagung – A Relaxing Hiking Network

    The Spirit Lake Connector /K’yuu Aanagungis a user-maintained point-to-point trail in Skidegate. The route is relatively short, clocking in at just over 2 kilometres one-way. Depending upon one’s fitness level, and how long you spend at each of the lookout points, the entire trail can be completed in about 2 hours.

  • Tlell Dunes Walk – A Beach Walk and Minor Dunes

    Tlell Dunes Walk – A Beach Walk and Minor Dunes

    Henderson describes this hike as “a family dune walk for a sunny day.” It certainly is family-friendly, but we’d recommend walking this beach – also known as “Wiggins Road Beach” in the current day – on a low tide; otherwise, you’ll spend the duration hiking over stones of various sizes. The sandy beach is really…

  • East Beach Trail – Haida Gwaii’s Epic Hike

    East Beach Trail – Haida Gwaii’s Epic Hike

    Often described as “Haida Gwaii’s version of the West Coast Trail,” the East Beach Trail wilderness hike is a multi-day trek that will take you from the Tlell Day Use area all the way up towards Cape Fife and, if you’re feeling up to it, Rose Spit and Tow Hill. The total length of the…