Vancouver Hiking Trails &amp; Backcountry Routes

St. Georges and Upper Dreamweaver Trail Loop

Explore this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 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 best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+377m

Time

2 h 8 min

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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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Sunset Beach to Second Beach trail photo

Very Easy

Vancouver

Sunset Beach to Second Beach

Get to know this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road 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

4.2 km

Elevation

+28m

Time

50 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Paved Beach Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site City walk

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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

Dogs on leash Partially paved Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Yew Lake Trail - Bowen Lookout Trail - Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo

Hard

Yew Lake Trail - Bowen Lookout Trail - Howe Sound Crest Trail

Head out on this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 38 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 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

18 km

Elevation

+1,273m

Time

7 h 38 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Brother's Creek Loop

Experience this 6.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 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

6.1 km

Elevation

+344m

Time

2 h 16 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

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Mount Strachan South Peak via Collins Trail trail photo

Challenging

Mount Strachan South Peak via Collins Trail

Experience this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 59 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+518m

Time

2 h 59 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

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Skyline Trail: Cypress Bowl Road to Lower Brewis Trail trail photo

Skyline Trail: Cypress Bowl Road to Lower Brewis Trail

Enjoy this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+211m

Time

2 h 8 min

Dogs on leash Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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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

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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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

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Hard

The West Lion

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 41 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

14.6 km

Elevation

+1,462m

Time

7 h 41 min

No dogs Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Cypress Falls Trail

Check out this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 55 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+124m

Time

55 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Expert

Mount Harvey

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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

11.3 km

Elevation

+1,407m

Time

1 h 38 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Spanish Banks and Jericho Beach trail photo

Very Easy

Vancouver

Spanish Banks and Jericho Beach

Check out this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Kitsilano, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, road 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

8.5 km

Elevation

+37m

Time

1 h 38 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails

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Quarry Rock Lookout from Deep Cove trail photo

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

Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Very Easy