Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

Yale

Thar Peak

Enjoy this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Spuzzum, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance

6.9 km

Elevation

+703m

Time

1 h 0 min

Forest Views

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Moderate

Gibsons

Langdale Falls Trail

Check out this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+156m

Time

1 h 0 min

Forest Waterfall Wildlife

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North Vancouver

Quarry Court and Skid Road Connector Trail Loop

Enjoy this 4.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 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 March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+149m

Time

1 h 13 min

Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife

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Trans Canada Trail: Chilliwack River trail photo

Hard

Point to Point

Chilliwack

Trans Canada Trail: Chilliwack River

Head out on this 37.0-km point-to-point trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 15 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

37 km

Elevation

+797m

Time

10 h 15 min

Cave Lake River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Burnaby

Robert Burnaby Park Loop

Head out on this 2.1-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 36 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 best times to visit this trail are January through May. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+63m

Time

36 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Surrey

Bear Creek Park Loop

Enjoy this 2.1-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+22m

Time

27 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Squamish

Shannon Falls Pools Trail

Explore this 2.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 16 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+243m

Time

1 h 16 min

Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Coquitlam

Mundy Lake and Nature Interpretive Trail Loop

Get to know this 2.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+21m

Time

30 min

No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly Forest Lake Wildflowers Wildlife

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Burnaby

Mountain Air Trail

Explore this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and mountain biking, 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

2.9 km

Elevation

+109m

Time

53 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Point to Point

Richmond

Railway Greenway

Explore this 4.5-km point-to-point trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, 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.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+3m

Time

48 min

Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Forest City walk

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Kettle Valley Railway from Othello Tunnels trail photo

Hope

Kettle Valley Railway from Othello Tunnels

Bummer, this trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.

Distance

10.8 km

Elevation

+251m

Time

2 h 46 min

Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Rails trails

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Very Hard

Hope

Johnson Peak Trail

Enjoy this 24.5-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 50 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

24.5 km

Elevation

+1,585m

Time

9 h 50 min

Forest Views

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Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Tour

Enjoy this 20.0-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 1 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

20 km

Elevation

+719m

Time

6 h 1 min

Dogs on leash Partially paved Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

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Abbotsford

Taggart Peak, Sumas Mountain, and Chadsey Lake Loop

Discover this 15.6-km loop trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through July.

Distance

15.6 km

Elevation

+859m

Time

5 h 45 min

Forest Lake Views Wildlife

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Manning Park

Mount Kelly Trail

Explore this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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

7.4 km

Elevation

+569m

Time

3 h 17 min

Dogs on leash Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Maple Ridge

Thornhill Trail

Discover this 5.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+179m

Time

1 h 33 min

Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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