Vancouver Hiking Trails & Backcountry Routes

Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Fisherman's Trail North

Discover this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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

16.3 km

Elevation

+253m

Time

3 h 44 min

No dogs Kid friendly Cave Forest River Views Wildlife Historic site

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Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Quarry Rock Lookout via Cove Runner / Rain Dancer Trail

Try this 6.4-km out-and-back 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 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

6.4 km

Elevation

+258m

Time

2 h 1 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

Vancouver

Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling)

Head out on this 25.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 36 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.

Distance

25.9 km

Elevation

+300m

Time

5 h 36 min

Paved Beach Forest River Views Waterfall Historic site Rails trails City walk

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Moderate

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North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail via Hyannis to Mount Seymour

Get to know this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. 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

8.5 km

Elevation

+411m

Time

2 h 56 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Tunnel Bluffs from Lions Bay

Explore this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

11.3 km

Elevation

+533m

Time

3 h 50 min

Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Mosquito Creek Cascades

Check out this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 47 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

1.8 km

Elevation

+135m

Time

47 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Deep Cove Lookout via Old Buck Trail

Check out this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 46 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

8.4 km

Elevation

+374m

Time

2 h 46 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Trout Lake Loop

Try this 1.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 15 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

1.3 km

Elevation

+5m

Time

15 min

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

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Quarry Court and Skid Road Connector Trail Loop

Enjoy this 4.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 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 km

Elevation

+149m

Time

1 h 13 min

Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Second Canyon Viewpoint Loop

Check out this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 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

3.5 km

Elevation

+179m

Time

1 h 15 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Pacific Spirit North and South Loop

Check out this 16.1-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 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

16.1 km

Elevation

+203m

Time

3 h 32 min

Dogs on leash Beach Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout - Yew Lake - Black Mountain

Discover this 9.0-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 25 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 July through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+524m

Time

3 h 25 min

No dogs Kid friendly Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail

Try this 6.3-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.3 km

Elevation

+431m

Time

2 h 36 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Council, Salish and Clinton Trail

Explore this 7.7-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+105m

Time

1 h 43 min

Dog friendly Partially paved Forest

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Deeks Bluff via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Head out on this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 59 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 July through August.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+460m

Time

2 h 59 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Diamond and Sea to Sky Trail Loop

Discover this 3.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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

3.2 km

Elevation

+143m

Time

1 h 4 min

Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife

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Very Easy

Out & Back

West Vancouver

West Vancouver Seaview Walk

Discover this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+24m

Time

49 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Views

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Bottle Top and Greenland MTB Loop via Hyannis Trail

Head out on this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 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

4.7 km

Elevation

+172m

Time

1 h 25 min

Dogs on leash Forest River Wildlife

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