Metro Vancouver Hiking Trails

Very Easy

Point to Point

Richmond

South Dyke Trail

Discover this 8.0-km point-to-point trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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 January through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

8 km

Elevation

+29m

Time

1 h 31 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Beach River Views Wildlife Historic site

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Challenging

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Mount Fromme via Grouse Mountain Highway

Proceed cautiously on this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18 km

Elevation

+847m

Time

3 h 51 min

Dogs on leash Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Expert

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Grouse Mountain via Larsen Trail and BCMC Trail

Enjoy this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 51 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 May through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

5.8 km

Elevation

+810m

Time

3 h 51 min

No dogs Forest Views

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon Loop via Baden Powell Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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

5.6 km

Elevation

+223m

Time

1 h 48 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Waterfall Wildlife

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Expert

Point to Point

North Vancouver

Skyline and Simic Trail

Head out on this 2.9-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+736m

Time

1 h 48 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife

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Challenging

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Mount Gardner via SW Ridge Trail

Experience this 6.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for 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.

Distance

6 km

Elevation

+535m

Time

3 h 16 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Expert

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Flint and Feather Trail

Head out on this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 16 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 May through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

3.4 km

Elevation

+770m

Time

3 h 16 min

No dogs Forest Views

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Easy

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Old Buntzen Lake Trail (McCombe Lake)

Head out on this 3.1-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

3.1 km

Elevation

+98m

Time

53 min

Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

Loop

North Vancouver

Old BCMC Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 35 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 May through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

5.5 km

Elevation

+463m

Time

2 h 35 min

No dogs Forest Views Wildlife

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Hard

Loop

North Vancouver

3 Summit Loop

Proceed cautiously on this 24.8-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 56 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

24.8 km

Elevation

+1,304m

Time

8 h 56 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Admiralty Point Trail Loop

Check out this 9.7-km loop trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and paddle sports, 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

9.7 km

Elevation

+230m

Time

2 h 30 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Views

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Pauline's Rock Loop

Check out this 2.9-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 2 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+150m

Time

1 h 2 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Easy

Out & Back

Vancouver

Creekside Park to English Bay

Get to know this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

11.6 km

Elevation

+79m

Time

2 h 19 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Paved Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Historic site City walk

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Easy

Out & Back

Vancouver

Fraser Foreshore Park Trail

Get to know this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road 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 km

Elevation

+54m

Time

2 h 39 min

Dogs on leash Partially paved Beach River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails

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Easy

Loop

West Vancouver

Whytecliff Park Panorama Ridge Trails

Experience this 1.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for running 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.1 km

Elevation

+54m

Time

1 h 50 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Views

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Main Trail - Skyline Trail

Discover this 10.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 34 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.1 km

Elevation

+513m

Time

3 h 34 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Historic site

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Easy

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Bowen Trail

Discover this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 10 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

3.9 km

Elevation

+139m

Time

1 h 10 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

West Vancouver

Ambleside Park Loop

Try this 3.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 41 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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

3.4 km

Elevation

+26m

Time

41 min

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

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