Vancouver Hiking Trails & Backcountry Routes

Very Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Cates Park

Check out this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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

3.7 km

Elevation

+48m

Time

49 min

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Very Hard

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Kallahne Creek Trail

Get to know this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 56 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+958m

Time

4 h 56 min

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Expert

Out & Back

North Vancouver

MacKay Creek Trail

Experience this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 44 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.9 km

Elevation

+586m

Time

2 h 44 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Saint Mark's Summit

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 45 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+570m

Time

3 h 45 min

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Easy

Out & Back

West Vancouver

First Lake via Baden-Powell Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.5 km

Elevation

+318m

Time

2 h 36 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Mystery Lake

Try this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding 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

2.3 km

Elevation

+141m

Time

54 min

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Easy

Loop

West Vancouver

Main Trail and Cypress Resort Road Loop

Try this 5.0-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 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 January. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+142m

Time

1 h 23 min

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Very Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Heywood Park Loop

Get to know this 1.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 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

1.9 km

Elevation

+35m

Time

28 min

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

East Cypress Creek Trail, 5th Horseman, & BLT

Explore this 6.1-km loop trail near West 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.1 km

Elevation

+376m

Time

1 h 58 min

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Blue Gentian Lake Loop via Millstream Park

Get to know this 7.2-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 50 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 September.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+447m

Time

2 h 50 min

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Easy

Loop

Vancouver

False Creek Loop via Mount Pleasant Community Centre

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+100m

Time

2 h 9 min

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Challenging

Loop

West Vancouver

Lawson Creek Forestry Heritage Walk

Try this 4.3-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 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 April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+327m

Time

1 h 54 min

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Expert

Point to Point

West Vancouver

Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay to Cypress Mountain Resort

Experience this 9.2-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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

9.2 km

Elevation

+1,138m

Time

2 h 6 min

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Seymour River Suspension Bridge Loop via Twin Bridges Trail

Discover this 7.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 6 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

7.2 km

Elevation

+238m

Time

2 h 6 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Musqueam Park Loop

Enjoy this 2.4-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This trail is great for horseback riding, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+22m

Time

30 min

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Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Bridle Trail

Discover this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 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

9.8 km

Elevation

+348m

Time

2 h 56 min

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Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Fromme Mountain Section

Get to know this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 23 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 best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.4 km

Elevation

+310m

Time

2 h 23 min

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail

Get to know this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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

+221m

Time

1 h 43 min

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