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Lynn Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Lynn Lake Trail

Check out this 21.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 40 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
21.7 km
Elevation
+812m
Time
6 h 40 min
Dog friendly Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildlife
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Nelson Creek Trail and Fire Access Road Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Nelson Creek Trail and Fire Access Road Loop

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 16 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
3.7 km
Elevation
+180m
Time
1 h 16 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildlife
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Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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
8.4 km
Elevation
+446m
Time
3 h 2 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout

Head out on this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 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
2.6 km
Elevation
+70m
Time
42 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildlife
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Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake

Try this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+862m
Time
5 h 39 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Waterfall
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Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell

Explore this 7.9-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+448m
Time
2 h 57 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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BLT MTB Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

BLT MTB Loop

Try this 5.3-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November.

Distance
5.3 km
Elevation
+326m
Time
1 h 32 min
Forest Views
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Blind Skier - SGS - Antagonizer trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Blind Skier - SGS - Antagonizer

Explore this 4.5-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through November.

Distance
4.5 km
Elevation
+211m
Time
1 h 32 min
Forest Views
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SAR Cabin Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

SAR Cabin Trail

Enjoy this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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
3.4 km
Elevation
+140m
Time
1 h 5 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Upper Capilano Pacific Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Upper Capilano Pacific Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near North 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 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
5.6 km
Elevation
+211m
Time
1 h 44 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
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Centennial Seawalk trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Centennial Seawalk

Get to know this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, 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
4.8 km
Elevation
+43m
Time
1 h 0 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Partially paved Beach Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
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Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail

Experience this 5.6-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5.6 km
Elevation
+229m
Time
1 h 48 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Heron Trail - Lily of the Valley Trail - Salal Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Heron Trail - Lily of the Valley Trail - Salal Trail

Get to know this 2.9-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 35 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
2.9 km
Elevation
+22m
Time
35 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Forest Wildlife
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Stanley Park Inner Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Stanley Park Inner Loop

Get to know this 7.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 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
7.9 km
Elevation
+103m
Time
1 h 45 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife City walk
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Trans Canada Trail: New Brighton Park - Kensington Park trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Trans Canada Trail: New Brighton Park - Kensington Park

Check out this 12.4-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, and road biking, 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
12.4 km
Elevation
+181m
Time
2 h 49 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Partially paved Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
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Blair Range Loop via Perimeter Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Blair Range Loop via Perimeter Trail

Explore this 3.2-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 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
3.2 km
Elevation
+136m
Time
1 h 1 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Wildflowers Wildlife
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