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British Columbia Wilderness Guide

Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

From the coastal rainforests of Metro Vancouver to the dramatic fjord cliffs of the Sunshine Coast and towering peaks of Whistler.

Metro Vancouver 624 Fraser Valley 292 Squamish-Lillooet 224 Sunshine Coast (qathet) 114
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Loop Out & Back
Pepin and McBurnie Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Pepin and McBurnie Trail Loop

Experience this 3.7-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 52 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+61m
Time
52 min
Forest Lake Views Wildlife
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Tsawassen Beach Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Delta

Tsawassen Beach Trail

Try this 0.3-km out-and-back trail near Tsawwassen, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 10 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance
0.3 km
Elevation
+25m
Time
10 min
Kid friendly Beach Forest Views
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Gambier Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Gambier Island

Gambier Lake

Enjoy this 19.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through May.

Distance
19.6 km
Elevation
+816m
Time
6 h 18 min
Forest Lake Views Wildlife
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Vancouver Sea Wall: False Creek (Downtown Side) trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Vancouver Sea Wall: False Creek (Downtown Side)

Head out on this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and paddle sports, 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
7.9 km
Elevation
+65m
Time
1 h 37 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Paved Beach Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails City walk
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Berminator, Speedway, Da Plow, Flinstones and Federau trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Abbotsford

Berminator, Speedway, Da Plow, Flinstones and Federau

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through August.

Distance
5.6 km
Elevation
+334m
Time
2 h 9 min
Cave Forest Views Waterfall Wildlife
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Fork, Nu Speed, Mixed Bag and Autobahn Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Abbotsford

Fork, Nu Speed, Mixed Bag and Autobahn Loop

Try this 7.7-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 35 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 January through August.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation
+350m
Time
2 h 35 min
Forest River Views Waterfall Wildlife
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Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Imperial Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Imperial Trail

Get to know this 4.3-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, horseback riding, 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
4.3 km
Elevation
+56m
Time
58 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife
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Lower Bridal Falls Viewpoint trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Lower Bridal Falls Viewpoint

Get to know this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near Bridall Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through August.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+693m
Time
3 h 53 min
Forest River Views Waterfall Wildlife
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Cove Runner, Rain Dancer and Boundary Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Cove Runner, Rain Dancer and Boundary Trail Loop

Get to know this 7.9-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+323m
Time
2 h 30 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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MacKay Creek Trail Loop trail photo
Expert
Loop
North Vancouver

MacKay Creek Trail Loop

Try this 3.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 33 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+542m
Time
2 h 33 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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30 Foot Pool Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

30 Foot Pool Loop

Check out this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking 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
4.7 km
Elevation
+149m
Time
1 h 21 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Waterfall Wildlife
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Dempsey and Lower Dreamweaver Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Dempsey and Lower Dreamweaver Trail Loop

Discover this 3.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 28 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.9 km
Elevation
+224m
Time
1 h 28 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife
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Twin Bridges, Fisherman's and Baden Powell Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Bridges, Fisherman's and Baden Powell Trail Loop

Explore this 6.1-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, 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
6.1 km
Elevation
+194m
Time
1 h 45 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildlife Historic site
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Richmond Nature Park East Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Richmond

Richmond Nature Park East Loop

Try this 1.9-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.9 km
Elevation
+5m
Time
21 min
No dogs Forest Views Wildlife
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Trans Canada, Cougar Creek, Barnet and Mountain Air Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Burnaby

Trans Canada, Cougar Creek, Barnet and Mountain Air Loop

Discover this 10.3-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 25 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+461m
Time
3 h 25 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife
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Deer Lake South Loop via Second Beach Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Deer Lake South Loop via Second Beach Trail

Get to know this 4.7-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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 December through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+87m
Time
1 h 8 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildlife
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Coquitlam Lake View, Sawblade and Woodland Walk Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View, Sawblade and Woodland Walk Loop

Discover this 11.6-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 21 min to complete. 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 March through October.

Distance
11.6 km
Elevation
+661m
Time
4 h 21 min
Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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