Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

Spirea Loop Trail

Explore this 2.7-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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

2.7 km

Elevation

+14m

Time

32 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Squamish

Mount Mulligan Trail

Discover this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and skiing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through March.

Distance

15.3 km

Elevation

+1,136m

Time

39 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Squamish

Coho Park and Seven Up Loop

Experience this 2.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+66m

Time

39 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Hard

Squamish

Echo Lake Trail

Check out this 8.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+899m

Time

2 h 55 min

Beach Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Whistler

Real Life, Finger Lakes, and Alexander Falls Loop

Head out on this 9.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through March.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+375m

Time

2 h 55 min

Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildlife

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Moderate

Abbotsford

Ledgeview Extended Loop

Head out on this 6.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 22 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.4 km

Elevation

+356m

Time

2 h 22 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Waterfall

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Homesite Creek Forest Service Road trail photo

Halfmoon Bay

Homesite Creek Forest Service Road

Discover this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+85m

Time

48 min

Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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iTrail - Crossover - Guy's Gulch trail photo

Roberts Creek

iTrail - Crossover - Guy's Gulch

Explore this 4.2-km loop trail near Roberts Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+132m

Time

1 h 12 min

Kid friendly Forest River Wildlife

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Tynehead - Serpentine - Sunny - 168 Street Access Trail trail photo

Tynehead - Serpentine - Sunny - 168 Street Access Trail

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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

4.7 km

Elevation

+56m

Time

1 h 1 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Wildlife

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168 Street Access Trail - Serpentine Trail - Hawthorn Trail trail photo

168 Street Access Trail - Serpentine Trail - Hawthorn Trail

Experience this 3.1-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.1 km

Elevation

+48m

Time

42 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildlife

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Serpentine Trail - Sunny Trail - Perimeter Trail trail photo

Serpentine Trail - Sunny Trail - Perimeter Trail

Head out on this 7.2-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+84m

Time

1 h 34 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildlife

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Serpentine, Nurse Stump and Sunny Trail trail photo

Serpentine, Nurse Stump and Sunny Trail

Get to know this 3.5-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, 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

3.5 km

Elevation

+48m

Time

47 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Serpentine, Hawthorn and Birch Trail trail photo

Serpentine, Hawthorn and Birch Trail

Try this 2.4-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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

2.4 km

Elevation

+33m

Time

32 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Richmond

Shell Road Trail

Get to know this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10.6 km

Elevation

+15m

Time

1 h 55 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Stroller friendly Partially paved Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails City walk

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Upper Backyard - Blue Line - IMBY trail photo

Port Moody

Upper Backyard - Blue Line - IMBY

Discover this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 19 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, 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

3.9 km

Elevation

+185m

Time

1 h 19 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Manning Park

Frosty Mountain Trail

Head out on this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 59 min to complete. 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

20.9 km

Elevation

+1,231m

Time

7 h 59 min

Dogs on leash Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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