Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

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West Vancouver

Kallahne Creek Trail

Get to know this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 56 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+958m

Time

4 h 56 min

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Easy

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Maple Ridge

Upper Kanaka Falls Trail

Experience this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 42 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 January through January. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+234m

Time

1 h 42 min

Dog friendly Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

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Port Coquitlam

Quarry Road

Discover this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, road biking, and running, 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

9.3 km

Elevation

+245m

Time

2 h 30 min

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

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Expert

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North Vancouver

MacKay Creek Trail

Experience this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 44 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.9 km

Elevation

+586m

Time

2 h 44 min

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Moderate

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West Vancouver

Saint Mark's Summit

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 45 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+570m

Time

3 h 45 min

Dogs on leash Partially paved Forest Views Wildlife

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Easy

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West Vancouver

First Lake via Baden-Powell Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.5 km

Elevation

+318m

Time

2 h 36 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildlife

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Very Hard

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Chilliwack

Mount Wittenberg via Flora Lake Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 29 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

24 km

Elevation

+1,787m

Time

10 h 29 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

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White Rock

White Rock Pier

Check out this 1.0-km out-and-back trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 11 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 best times to visit this trail are March through August.

Distance

1 km

Elevation

+3m

Time

11 min

Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Beach Views Wildlife City walk

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Very Easy

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Burnaby

Fraser River Waterfront Pathway

Get to know this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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

6.6 km

Elevation

+27m

Time

1 h 15 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Beach River Views City walk

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Moderate

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North Vancouver

Mystery Lake

Try this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, 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

2.3 km

Elevation

+141m

Time

54 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Point to Point

Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Lower Snake Trail to Gear Jammer

Check out this 2.4-km point-to-point trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 57 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+274m

Time

57 min

Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Barnston Island

Get to know this 10.3-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, road biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.3 km

Elevation

+25m

Time

1 h 54 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Expert

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Squamish

Mamquam Mountain

Try this 14.8-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

14.8 km

Elevation

+1,699m

Time

3 h 7 min

No dogs Forest Lake Views

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Easy

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Whistler

Conflict Lake

Enjoy this 11.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 7 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance

11.7 km

Elevation

+302m

Time

3 h 7 min

Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Manning Park

Lightning Lake Paddle

Check out this 7.6-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance

7.6 km

Elevation

+81m

Time

42 min

Kid friendly Beach Lake Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Point to Point

Delta

Roberts Bank Coastal Trail

Try this 3.7-km point-to-point trail near Tsawwassen, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+14m

Time

42 min

Dogs on leash Views Rails trails

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Hard

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Mission

Nicomen Peak

Experience this 14.8-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 2 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

14.8 km

Elevation

+1,262m

Time

7 h 2 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

West Vancouver

Main Trail and Cypress Resort Road Loop

Try this 5.0-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 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 January. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+142m

Time

1 h 23 min

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