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British Columbia Wilderness Guide

Metro Vancouver Hiking Trails

Discover top hiking routes across Metro Vancouver, Mainland / Southwest, British Columbia.

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Buntzen Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Buntzen Lake Trail

Experience this 10.0-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 42 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
10 km
Elevation
+272m
Time
2 h 42 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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Burnaby Lake Park Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Burnaby Lake Park Trail

Explore this 10.3-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 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
10.3 km
Elevation
+28m
Time
1 h 54 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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St. Georges and Upper Dreamweaver Trail Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
North Vancouver

St. Georges and Upper Dreamweaver Trail Loop

Explore this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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
4.7 km
Elevation
+377m
Time
2 h 8 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife
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Mushroom and Incline Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Mushroom and Incline Trail Loop

Head out on this 3.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.2 km
Elevation
+150m
Time
1 h 6 min
Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife
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Boundary Bay trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Delta

Boundary Bay

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 41 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain 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
3.7 km
Elevation
+11m
Time
41 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Views Wildlife
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Sunset Beach to Second Beach trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Sunset Beach to Second Beach

Get to know this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 50 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
4.2 km
Elevation
+28m
Time
50 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Paved Beach Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site City walk
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Reifel Bird Sanctuary Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Delta

Reifel Bird Sanctuary Loop

Check out this 3.4-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and walking, 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
3.4 km
Elevation
+10m
Time
38 min
No dogs Kid friendly Partially paved Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Baden Powell Trail: Grouse Mountain Park to Lynn Valley trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Grouse Mountain Park to Lynn Valley

Discover this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 35 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
14.6 km
Elevation
+864m
Time
5 h 35 min
Dogs on leash Partially paved Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Killarney Lake trail photo
Easy
Loop
Bowen Island

Killarney Lake

Enjoy this 7.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, 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
+184m
Time
2 h 2 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildlife Historic site
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Yew Lake Trail - Bowen Lookout Trail - Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Yew Lake Trail - Bowen Lookout Trail - Howe Sound Crest Trail

Head out on this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 38 min to complete. 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
18 km
Elevation
+1,273m
Time
7 h 38 min
No dogs Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Brother's Creek Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brother's Creek Loop

Experience this 6.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 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
6.1 km
Elevation
+344m
Time
2 h 16 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Mount Strachan South Peak via Collins Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Mount Strachan South Peak via Collins Trail

Experience this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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
6.6 km
Elevation
+518m
Time
2 h 59 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Burnaby Mountain Eastside trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Burnaby Mountain Eastside

Head out on this 5.0-km loop trail near Belcarra, 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, hiking, and mountain 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
5 km
Elevation
+246m
Time
1 h 45 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Katzie Marsh Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Pitt Meadows

Katzie Marsh Loop

Get to know this 6.6-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain 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
6.6 km
Elevation
+12m
Time
1 h 12 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Lighthouse Park Viewpoint Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Bowen Island

Lighthouse Park Viewpoint Loop

Get to know this 5.5-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+247m
Time
1 h 49 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
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Lower Lynn Loop Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Lower Lynn Loop Trail

Discover this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 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
+184m
Time
1 h 35 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Handloggers Trail - North Summit Trail - Skid Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Bowen Island

Handloggers Trail - North Summit Trail - Skid Trail

Discover this 9.5-km loop trail near Miller's Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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
9.5 km
Elevation
+680m
Time
2 h 57 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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