North Vancouver Hiking Trails &amp; Backcountry Routes

Theta Peak

Enjoy this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+657m

Time

3 h 53 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Hastings Peak

Try this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. 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 May through October.

Distance

8.9 km

Elevation

+682m

Time

3 h 57 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Lost Lake via Fisherman's Trail trail photo

Challenging

Lost Lake via Fisherman's Trail

Explore this 26.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 19 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

26.4 km

Elevation

+480m

Time

6 h 19 min

No dogs Kid friendly Beach Cave Forest Lake River Views Wildlife

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Sticks and Stones MTB Trail Loop trail photo

Point to Point

Sticks and Stones MTB Trail Loop

Head out on this 2.6-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately 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 January through August.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+83m

Time

29 min

Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Dinkey Peak

Enjoy this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.6 km

Elevation

+68m

Time

31 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views

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Floppy Bunny MTB Trail Loop

Explore this 1.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 38 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.

Distance

1.9 km

Elevation

+84m

Time

38 min

Forest Wildlife

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Very Easy

Deep Cove Paddle

Enjoy this 7.1-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

7.1 km

Elevation

+3m

Time

2 h 5 min

Kid friendly Beach Views Wildlife

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Leppard, Crinkum Crankum, and Kirkford MTB Trail Loop

Enjoy this 6.8-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 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.

Distance

6.8 km

Elevation

+277m

Time

2 h 9 min

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Moderate