Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

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Vancouver

Pacific Spirit North and South Loop

Check out this 16.1-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 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

16.1 km

Elevation

+203m

Time

3 h 32 min

Dogs on leash Beach Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Squamish

Lucille Lake Loop

Head out on this 3.5-km loop trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through August.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+61m

Time

50 min

Forest Lake River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Squamish

Mamquam Spawning Trail

Explore this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 57 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 best times to visit this trail are August through February.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+46m

Time

57 min

River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Burnaby

Terry Fox Route

Enjoy this 5.0-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+36m

Time

1 h 0 min

Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

Whistler

Logger's Lake

Get to know this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 8 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.3 km

Elevation

+379m

Time

3 h 8 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

Sechelt

Hidden Grove Blue, Yellow, Red, Grey and Light Blue Loops

Explore this 6.3-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 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 best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance

6.3 km

Elevation

+148m

Time

1 h 37 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

Sechelt

Hidden Grove Purple, Blue, Red and Green Loop

Get to know this 4.7-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 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 May through October.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+115m

Time

1 h 13 min

Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Burnaby

George Derby Loop

Explore this 2.4-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through May.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+64m

Time

39 min

Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

Mission

Hoover Lake Loop

Experience this 10.1-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.1 km

Elevation

+451m

Time

3 h 21 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Alouette Mountain Trail via Menzies and Alouette Trail

Explore this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 48 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

20.3 km

Elevation

+1,207m

Time

7 h 48 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout - Yew Lake - Black Mountain

Discover this 9.0-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, 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 July through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+524m

Time

3 h 25 min

No dogs Kid friendly Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Port Coquitlam

Blakeburn Lagoons Park

Check out this 2.1-km loop trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+4m

Time

23 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Lake Views Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail

Try this 6.3-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.3 km

Elevation

+431m

Time

2 h 36 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Manning Park

Chittenden Meadow Trail

Experience this 2.7-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 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. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+53m

Time

40 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Council, Salish and Clinton Trail

Explore this 7.7-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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 best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+105m

Time

1 h 43 min

Dog friendly Partially paved Forest

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Moderate

Point to Point

Coquitlam

Eagle Bluffs via Coquitlam Crunch Trail, Academy Trail

Experience this 9.2-km point-to-point trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+458m

Time

3 h 2 min

Dogs on leash Partially paved Views

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Moderate

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Bullet Dodger via Coquitlam River Trail

Try this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 53 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

8.9 km

Elevation

+379m

Time

2 h 53 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

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Experience this 4.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+98m

Time

1 h 3 min

Dog friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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