Vancouver Hiking Trails & Backcountry Routes

Very Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Wickenden Park Loop

Head out on this 1.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.3 km

Elevation

+36m

Time

21 min

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Richard Juryn Trail Loop

Get to know this 4.0-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, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+106m

Time

1 h 4 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Point to Point

Vancouver

North Arm Bridge Bikeway

Discover this 1.1-km point-to-point trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.1 km

Elevation

+6m

Time

13 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Paved River Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Second Narrows Bridge Trail

Explore this 4.7-km loop trail near Seymour Creek 2, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 10 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

4.7 km

Elevation

+103m

Time

1 h 10 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved River Views Historic site Rails trails

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Challenging

Loop

North Vancouver

Seymour Valley Trailway and Spur 4 Loop

Head out on this 28.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

28.5 km

Elevation

+459m

Time

10 min

No dogs Kid friendly Partially paved Forest River Views Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Hydraulic Connector and Fisherman's Trail North Loop

Head out on this 15.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

15 km

Elevation

+253m

Time

1 h 22 min

No dogs Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildlife

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Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Twin Bridges Trail

Get to know this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+107m

Time

1 h 8 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Wildlife

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Easy

Out & Back

Vancouver

Prospect Point to Ferguson Point

Enjoy this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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

5.8 km

Elevation

+141m

Time

1 h 31 min

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

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Ladies Only MTB Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a 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 April through October.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+279m

Time

4 h 16 min

Forest Wildlife

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Hard

Loop

North Vancouver

Hanes Valley Loop

Proceed cautiously on this 22.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. 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

22.9 km

Elevation

+1,287m

Time

44 min

No dogs Forest River Views Wildlife

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Challenging

Out & Back

North Vancouver

South Lynn Peak

Experience this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+801m

Time

4 h 31 min

Dog friendly Forest River Views Wildlife

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Hard

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Mount Underhill via Old Elsay Lake Trail

Get to know this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 March through October.

Distance

18.3 km

Elevation

+1,164m

Time

35 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Dinkey Peak and First Lake Loop

Experience this 3.5-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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

3.5 km

Elevation

+128m

Time

1 h 4 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Vancouver

Kitsilano Beach

Try this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, paddle sports, and road biking, 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 km

Elevation

+26m

Time

48 min

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

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Spirit Trail: Bridgman Park to Ambleside Waterfront

Experience this 25.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 5 h 3 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

25.3 km

Elevation

+174m

Time

5 h 3 min

Dogs on leash Stroller friendly Beach Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site City walk

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Expert

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Enchantment Peak

Discover this 22.4-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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.

Distance

22.4 km

Elevation

+1,870m

Time

6 h 29 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Spanish Banks Paddle

Discover this 6.6-km loop trail near Kitsilano, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for birding and paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+2m

Time

5 h 15 min

Kid friendly Beach Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Expert

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Mount Bishop

Check out this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 46 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.6 km

Elevation

+1,268m

Time

5 h 46 min

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