Metro Vancouver Hiking Trails

Bowen Island

Mount Artaban

Explore this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Miller's Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+586m

Time

3 h 24 min

Beach Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Maple Ridge

Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+389m

Time

3 h 10 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Rails trails

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Surrey

Parsons Trail and Pacific Trail Loop

Try this 4.3-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 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 best times to visit this trail are May through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+17m

Time

49 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly River Views

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Eagle Mountain Powerline Trail trail photo

Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain Powerline Trail

Check out this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 26 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 best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.2 km

Elevation

+284m

Time

2 h 26 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Porteau Cove Lookout via Campground Access Road trail photo

West Vancouver

Porteau Cove Lookout via Campground Access Road

Enjoy this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping 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

2.1 km

Elevation

+16m

Time

25 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Views Wildlife

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South Mount Nutt via East Canyon Trail trail photo

Very Hard

Maple Ridge

South Mount Nutt via East Canyon Trail

Try this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, 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

10.6 km

Elevation

+1,088m

Time

1 h 0 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

North Vancouver

Mystery Falls Loop

Check out this 10.5-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 28 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 March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.5 km

Elevation

+463m

Time

3 h 28 min

Dogs on leash Forest Waterfall Wildlife Historic site

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Camosun Trail - Huckleberry Trail - Sasamat Trail trail photo

Vancouver

Camosun Trail - Huckleberry Trail - Sasamat Trail

Experience this 4.5-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 59 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 best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+53m

Time

59 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Burnaby

Confederation Nature Trail

Check out this 1.6-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

1.6 km

Elevation

+68m

Time

31 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Partially paved Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Port Moody

Bert Flinn - Starz Line 1

Get to know this 3.1-km loop trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 45 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.1 km

Elevation

+58m

Time

45 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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High Knoll: Meadow - Mid-Marsh - Quarry trail photo

Pitt Meadows

High Knoll: Meadow - Mid-Marsh - Quarry

Experience this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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

4.7 km

Elevation

+202m

Time

1 h 31 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails

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Surrey

Redwood Park Loop

Enjoy this 1.3-km loop trail near Semiahmoo, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.3 km

Elevation

+13m

Time

16 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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Elgin Heritage Park Nature Trail trail photo

Surrey

Elgin Heritage Park Nature Trail

Head out on this 2.3-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 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

2.3 km

Elevation

+15m

Time

27 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views

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North Vancouver

Lower Expresso MTB Trail Loop

Discover this 3.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November.

Distance

3.2 km

Elevation

+164m

Time

50 min

Forest Wildlife

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Moderate

North Vancouver

Severed D MTB Loop via Old Buck Trail

Discover this 6.4-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, 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 October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

6.4 km

Elevation

+351m

Time

50 min

No dogs Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Low Knoll: Lodge - Fern - Mid-Marsh trail photo

Coquitlam

Low Knoll: Lodge - Fern - Mid-Marsh

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Coquitlam, 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 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

3.7 km

Elevation

+140m

Time

1 h 8 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Centennial Seawalk via Millennium Park trail photo