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BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA
British Columbia Wilderness Guide

Metro Vancouver Hiking Trails

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

Regions: All BC (624) Mainland / Southwest 1254 Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands 1 Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Rockies Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Northern British Columbia
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Skyline Trail: Cypress Bowl Road to Lower Brewis Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Skyline Trail: Cypress Bowl Road to Lower Brewis Trail

Enjoy this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+211m
Time
2 h 8 min
Dogs on leash Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
UBC Malcolm Knapp Red Trail, A10, Blue Trail, and C Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp Red Trail, A10, Blue Trail, and C Loop

Check out this 7.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+303m
Time
2 h 27 min
No dogs Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Richmond Nature Park trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Richmond

Richmond Nature Park

Explore this 3.1-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 33 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 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
3.1 km
Elevation
+5m
Time
33 min
No dogs Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Loop Trail, Menzies Trail, and Alouette Valley Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Loop Trail, Menzies Trail, and Alouette Valley Trail Loop

Check out this 7.1-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
7.1 km
Elevation
+151m
Time
1 h 46 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Mystery Lake and Mystery Peak Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Mystery Lake and Mystery Peak Loop

Experience this 4.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 40 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter 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
4.3 km
Elevation
+255m
Time
1 h 40 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Hayward Lake Railway Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hayward Lake Railway Trail

Try this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.7 km
Elevation
+146m
Time
2 h 55 min
Dogs on leash Partially paved Beach Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
Tynehead Perimeter Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Tynehead Perimeter Trail

Get to know this 4.2-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for road biking, 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
4.2 km
Elevation
+50m
Time
55 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Paved Forest River Historic site
Brunswick Point trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Delta

Brunswick Point

Try this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.8 km
Elevation
+34m
Time
2 h 1 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Views Wildlife
Goat Mountain trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Goat Mountain

Try this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+371m
Time
7 h 41 min
Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
The West Lion trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

The West Lion

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 41 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 October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
14.6 km
Elevation
+1,462m
Time
7 h 41 min
No dogs Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
Kanaka Creek trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Kanaka Creek

Head out on this 2.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 44 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
2.3 km
Elevation
+92m
Time
44 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
Cypress Falls Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Cypress Falls Trail

Check out this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 55 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
2.7 km
Elevation
+124m
Time
55 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
Mount Harvey trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Mount Harvey

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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
11.3 km
Elevation
+1,407m
Time
1 h 38 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Spanish Banks and Jericho Beach trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Spanish Banks and Jericho Beach

Check out this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Kitsilano, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 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
8.5 km
Elevation
+37m
Time
1 h 38 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
Quarry Rock Lookout from Deep Cove trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Quarry Rock Lookout from Deep Cove

Check out this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, 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
3.9 km
Elevation
+206m
Time
1 h 24 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife
Bowser Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Bowser Trail

Try this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 22 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
1.8 km
Elevation
+16m
Time
22 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly
Shaggy Mane Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Langley

Shaggy Mane Trail Loop

Discover this 10.6-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 13 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, 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
10.6 km
Elevation
+100m
Time
2 h 13 min
Dogs on leash Forest River Views Historic site
Rice Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Rice Lake Loop

Enjoy this 2.9-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and running, so you'll likely encounter 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
2.9 km
Elevation
+30m
Time
37 min
No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Forest Lake Views Wildlife Historic site