North Vancouver Hiking Trails &amp; Backcountry Routes

Mushroom and Incline Trail Loop

Head out on this 3.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.2 km

Elevation

+150m

Time

1 h 6 min

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Baden Powell Trail: Grouse Mountain Park to Lynn Valley trail photo

Challenging

Baden Powell Trail: Grouse Mountain Park to Lynn Valley

Discover this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 35 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain 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

14.6 km

Elevation

+864m

Time

5 h 35 min

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Lower Lynn Loop Trail

Discover this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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

5.3 km

Elevation

+184m

Time

1 h 35 min

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Moderate

Mystery Lake and Mystery Peak Loop

Experience this 4.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 40 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, 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

4.3 km

Elevation

+255m

Time

1 h 40 min

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Moderate

Goat Mountain

Try this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+371m

Time

7 h 41 min

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Quarry Rock Lookout from Deep Cove trail photo

Moderate

Quarry Rock Lookout from Deep Cove

Check out this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 24 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. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

3.9 km

Elevation

+206m

Time

1 h 24 min

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Bowser Trail

Try this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 22 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

1.8 km

Elevation

+16m

Time

22 min

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Rice Lake Loop

Enjoy this 2.9-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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

2.9 km

Elevation

+30m

Time

37 min

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Cedars Mill Trail

Try this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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

8.2 km

Elevation

+104m

Time

1 h 48 min

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Quarry Rock Lookout from Mount Seymour Rd trail photo

Quarry Rock Lookout from Mount Seymour Rd

Explore this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 26 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+197m

Time

1 h 26 min

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Capilano Canyon and Upper Capilano Pacific Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.8-km loop trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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

5.8 km

Elevation

+227m

Time

1 h 49 min

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Goldie and Flower Lake Loop

Discover this 3.5-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 54 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+78m

Time

54 min

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Hard

Coliseum Mountain

Try this 21.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 27 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 best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

21.9 km

Elevation

+1,314m

Time

8 h 27 min

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Challenging

Grouse Mountain Highway

Head out on this 23.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

23.8 km

Elevation

+760m

Time

6 h 51 min

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Twin Bridges and Homestead Trail Loop

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 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

4.5 km

Elevation

+119m

Time

1 h 12 min

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