Mainland / Southwest Hiking Trails

Very Easy

Out & Back

Surrey

Golden Ears Greenway

Discover this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, 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

8.4 km

Elevation

+76m

Time

1 h 44 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Views Wildflowers Rails trails City walk

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Very Easy

Point to Point

Burnaby

Gilmore Way Urban Trail

Get to know this 1.1-km point-to-point trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 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

1.1 km

Elevation

+21m

Time

17 min

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

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Burnaby

S Trail Walk

Get to know this 1.3-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 18 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.3 km

Elevation

+20m

Time

18 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Wildflowers City walk

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Very Easy

Loop

Burnaby

T Trail Walk

Head out on this 1.0-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 12 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

1 km

Elevation

+10m

Time

12 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Belcarra Lookout

Head out on this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 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

5.1 km

Elevation

+313m

Time

2 h 0 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Langley

Brydon Lagoon Trail

Discover this 1.1-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.1 km

Elevation

+5m

Time

13 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Lake Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Flute Summit

Explore this 13.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 7 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. 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

13 km

Elevation

+807m

Time

5 h 7 min

No dogs Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Hard

Loop

North Vancouver

Hanes Valley Loop

Proceed cautiously on this 22.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

22.9 km

Elevation

+1,287m

Time

44 min

No dogs Forest River Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Yale

Emory Creek Campground Loop

Experience this 2.9-km loop trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+67m

Time

44 min

Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Riverview Forest Trails

Enjoy this 1.8-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+33m

Time

26 min

Kid friendly Forest Wildlife

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Challenging

Out & Back

North Vancouver

South Lynn Peak

Experience this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+801m

Time

4 h 31 min

Dog friendly Forest River Views Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

Maple Ridge

Alder Flats and Canyon Trail Loop

Get to know this 14.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 31 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

14 km

Elevation

+589m

Time

4 h 31 min

Dogs on leash Partially paved Beach Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Eagle Bluffs Trail

Explore this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.9 km

Elevation

+397m

Time

2 h 36 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Richmond

Larry Berg Flight Path Park to No.2 Road Bridge

Enjoy this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This trail is great for road biking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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

3.9 km

Elevation

+19m

Time

44 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Paved Forest River Views

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Very Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Energy Trail via Lake Loop

Enjoy this 1.9-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 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

1.9 km

Elevation

+36m

Time

28 min

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

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Challenging

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Katherine Lake Trail

Check out this 23.7-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

23.7 km

Elevation

+590m

Time

6 h 13 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

Mission

Alder Flats via East Canyon Trail

Head out on this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

11.4 km

Elevation

+439m

Time

3 h 32 min

Dog friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Cougar Mountain

Check out this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through April.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+885m

Time

25 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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