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Seymour Canyon Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour Canyon Loop

Experience this 7.4-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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
7.4 km
Elevation
+203m
Time
2 h 1 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Cave Forest River Views Wildlife Historic site
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De Pencier Bluff and Mystery Lake Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

De Pencier Bluff and Mystery Lake Loop

Head out on this 4.7-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+275m
Time
1 h 47 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Arbutus Greenway trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Vancouver

Arbutus Greenway

Explore this 8.5-km point-to-point trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for road biking, 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
8.5 km
Elevation
+60m
Time
1 h 44 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Paved River Views Rails trails City walk
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Brewis, Crossover and Baden Powell Trail Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
West Vancouver

Brewis, Crossover and Baden Powell Trail Loop

Enjoy this 3.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+309m
Time
1 h 43 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Historic site
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Brothers Creek - Crossover - Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brothers Creek - Crossover - Baden Powell Trail

Get to know this 3.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+254m
Time
1 h 33 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Brunswick Mountain via Deeks Lake trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Brunswick Mountain via Deeks Lake

Discover this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,854m
Time
10 h 44 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Waterfall
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Boundary and Old Buck Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Boundary and Old Buck Trail Loop

Experience this 5.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 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
5.5 km
Elevation
+226m
Time
1 h 45 min
Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife
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Mount Fromme via Grouse Mountain Highway trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mount Fromme via Grouse Mountain Highway

Proceed cautiously on this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18 km
Elevation
+847m
Time
3 h 51 min
Dogs on leash Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Grouse Mountain via Larsen Trail and BCMC Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Grouse Mountain via Larsen Trail and BCMC Trail

Enjoy this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 51 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 May through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
5.8 km
Elevation
+810m
Time
3 h 51 min
No dogs Forest Views
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Lynn Canyon Loop via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon Loop via Baden Powell Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km loop 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, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5.6 km
Elevation
+223m
Time
1 h 48 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Waterfall Wildlife
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Skyline and Simic Trail trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
North Vancouver

Skyline and Simic Trail

Head out on this 2.9-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation
+736m
Time
1 h 48 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife
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Flint and Feather Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Flint and Feather Trail

Head out on this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 16 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 May through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
3.4 km
Elevation
+770m
Time
3 h 16 min
No dogs Forest Views
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Old BCMC Trail Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
North Vancouver

Old BCMC Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 35 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 May through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+463m
Time
2 h 35 min
No dogs Forest Views Wildlife
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3 Summit Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
North Vancouver

3 Summit Loop

Proceed cautiously on this 24.8-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 56 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
24.8 km
Elevation
+1,304m
Time
8 h 56 min
No dogs Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildlife
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Pauline's Rock Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Pauline's Rock Loop

Check out this 2.9-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 2 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
2.9 km
Elevation
+150m
Time
1 h 2 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Creekside Park to English Bay trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Creekside Park to English Bay

Get to know this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.6 km
Elevation
+79m
Time
2 h 19 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Paved Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Historic site City walk
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Fraser Foreshore Park Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Fraser Foreshore Park Trail

Get to know this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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
14 km
Elevation
+54m
Time
2 h 39 min
Dogs on leash Partially paved Beach River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
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Whytecliff Park Panorama Ridge Trails trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Whytecliff Park Panorama Ridge Trails

Experience this 1.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for running and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
1.1 km
Elevation
+54m
Time
1 h 50 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Views
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