Experience this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.4 km

Elevation

+1,555m

Time

6 h 51 min

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Challenging

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West Vancouver

Mount Strachan

Discover this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+590m

Time

6 h 51 min

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Challenging

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North Vancouver

Grouse Mountain Highway

Head out on this 23.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

23.8 km

Elevation

+760m

Time

6 h 51 min

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Challenging

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Hope

Zoa Peak Trail

Get to know this 8.0-km out-and-back trail near Tulameen, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 40 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8 km

Elevation

+645m

Time

3 h 40 min

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Very Easy

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Squamish

Brackendale Dykes Trail

Experience this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+11m

Time

46 min

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Moderate

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Chilliwack

Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail

Get to know this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

11.9 km

Elevation

+493m

Time

1 h 39 min

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Very Hard

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Sunshine Valley

Eaton Lake

Get to know this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

8.7 km

Elevation

+962m

Time

4 h 53 min

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Very Easy

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White Rock

Crescent Beach Path

Get to know this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+7m

Time

30 min

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Easy

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Maple Ridge

East Canyon Trail

Explore this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and road biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.7 km

Elevation

+231m

Time

2 h 19 min

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Very Easy

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Port Moody

Port Moody Shoreline Trail

Experience this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 min to complete. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, road biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.8 km

Elevation

+24m

Time

1 h 6 min

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Very Hard

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Maple Ridge

Golden Ears Summit Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 22.5-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 54 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

22.5 km

Elevation

+1,697m

Time

9 h 54 min

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Very Easy

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Pitt Meadows

Chatham Reach

Try this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.6 km

Elevation

+29m

Time

1 h 58 min

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Hard

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Maple Ridge

Hector Ferguson Lake Trail

Discover this 29.0-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 12 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

29 km

Elevation

+892m

Time

8 h 12 min

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Expert

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Chilliwack

Mount MacFarlane

Experience this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

17.1 km

Elevation

+1,804m

Time

1 h 11 min

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Expert

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Yale

Mount Lincoln Trail

Discover this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Yale, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 28 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+565m

Time

2 h 28 min

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Easy

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Pitt Meadows

Alouette River Dykes Trail

Explore this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14 km

Elevation

+30m

Time

2 h 34 min

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Challenging

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Squamish

Garibaldi Lake

Experience this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

18.2 km

Elevation

+979m

Time

6 h 36 min

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Easy

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North Vancouver

Dog Mountain

Enjoy this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.8 km

Elevation

+162m

Time

26 min

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