Vancouver Hiking Trails &amp; Backcountry Routes

Hastings Peak

Try this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 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.

Distance

8.9 km

Elevation

+682m

Time

3 h 57 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Lost Lake via Fisherman's Trail trail photo

Challenging

Lost Lake via Fisherman's Trail

Explore this 26.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 19 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

26.4 km

Elevation

+480m

Time

6 h 19 min

No dogs Kid friendly Beach Cave Forest Lake River Views Wildlife

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Sticks and Stones MTB Trail Loop trail photo

Point to Point

Sticks and Stones MTB Trail Loop

Head out on this 2.6-km point-to-point trail near North 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. The best times to visit this trail are January through August.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+83m

Time

29 min

Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Dinkey Peak

Enjoy this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 31 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.6 km

Elevation

+68m

Time

31 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views

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Very Hard

Wettin Peak, Hat Mountain and Fat Ass Peak Loop

Head out on this 19.2-km loop trail near Lions Bay, 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 July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

19.2 km

Elevation

+1,701m

Time

9 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Very Easy

Vancouver

Andy Livingstone Park Walk

Experience this 0.8-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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

0.8 km

Elevation

+3m

Time

9 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Paved Waterfall Wildflowers Historic site City walk

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Floppy Bunny MTB Trail Loop

Explore this 1.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 38 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 May through October.

Distance

1.9 km

Elevation

+84m

Time

38 min

Forest Wildlife

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Expert

Mount Hanover

Discover this 17.4-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

17.4 km

Elevation

+1,893m

Time

5 h 4 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour trail photo

Point to Point

Vancouver

Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour

Get to know this 22.7-km point-to-point trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 4 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance

22.7 km

Elevation

+319m

Time

5 h 4 min

Kid friendly Stroller friendly Paved Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Deep Cove Paddle

Enjoy this 7.1-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for paddle sports, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

7.1 km

Elevation

+3m

Time

2 h 5 min

Kid friendly Beach Views Wildlife

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Leppard, Crinkum Crankum, and Kirkford MTB Trail Loop

Enjoy this 6.8-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 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.

Distance

6.8 km

Elevation

+277m

Time

2 h 9 min

Forest Wildlife

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Thunderbird Ridge Loop via Eric the Red Trail

Try this 8.4-km loop 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+463m

Time

40 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife

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Black Mountain Plateau Winter Trail trail photo

Black Mountain Plateau Winter Trail

Check out this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are October through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+334m

Time

2 h 3 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Lake

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Cabin Lake Trail

Check out this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 3 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 km

Elevation

+334m

Time

2 h 3 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Lake

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Four Lakes Loop

Head out on this 7.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 17 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

7.4 km

Elevation

+280m

Time

2 h 17 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Lake Views

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Pacific Spirit via Council, Top and Sword Fern trail photo

Very Easy

Vancouver

Pacific Spirit via Council, Top and Sword Fern

Head out on this 6.6-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and snowshoeing, 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

6.6 km

Elevation

+62m

Time

1 h 23 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers

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Challenging