Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

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Chilliwack

Mount McGuire

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

Distance

37.7 km

Elevation

+2,391m

Time

14 h 59 min

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Hard

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Harrison Hot Springs

Field Peak

Get to know this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley C, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

14.6 km

Elevation

+1,239m

Time

38 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

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Squamish

Estuary Trail (Spit Road)

Enjoy this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 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

3.4 km

Elevation

+10m

Time

38 min

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Moderate

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Gibsons

Dakota Creek Falls

Try this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.8 km

Elevation

+263m

Time

1 h 46 min

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Easy

Loop

Bowen Island

Quarry Park Loop

Try this 4.0-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 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

4 km

Elevation

+188m

Time

1 h 22 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

Mission

Campbell Street Upper Loop

Explore this 5.5-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.5 km

Elevation

+234m

Time

1 h 46 min

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Very Easy

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Burnaby

Cottonwood Trail to Observation Tower

Explore this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 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 January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+17m

Time

1 h 3 min

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Moderate

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Hope

Chawuthen Creek Falls

Check out this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 59 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

2.6 km

Elevation

+151m

Time

59 min

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Easy

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Squamish

Starvation Lake via Cheakamus Canyon Trail

Check out this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+173m

Time

1 h 46 min

Lake River Views

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Very Easy

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Langley

Cloverdale Greenway

Try this 6.3-km out-and-back trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.3 km

Elevation

+57m

Time

1 h 18 min

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Easy

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North Vancouver

Twin Bridges Trail

Get to know this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+107m

Time

1 h 8 min

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Easy

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Vancouver

Prospect Point to Ferguson Point

Enjoy this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.8 km

Elevation

+141m

Time

1 h 31 min

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Moderate

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Sechelt

Cairn Mountain from Cawley Point

Try this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+264m

Time

1 h 50 min

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Very Easy

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Surrey

Sunnyside Greenway

Try this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+21m

Time

32 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Abbotsford

Walmsley Lake

Head out on this 1.8-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through July. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+7m

Time

20 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife City walk

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Ladies Only MTB Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+279m

Time

4 h 16 min

Forest Wildlife

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Moderate

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Coquitlam

Coquitlam River Trail - Bullet Dodger - Woodland Walk - Lower Vic's

Try this 11.7-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 16 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

11.7 km

Elevation

+630m

Time

4 h 16 min

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Moderate

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Chilliwack

Karver's Trail

Head out on this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging 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 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

+191m

Time

1 h 8 min

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