Metro Vancouver Hiking Trails

Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Whyte Lake via Old Helipad Route and Nelson Creek Trail

Discover this 5.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, 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

5.1 km

Elevation

+261m

Time

1 h 50 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildlife

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Easy

Out & Back

Vancouver

Sword Fern Trail - Salish Trail - Iron Knee Trail

Enjoy this 10.9-km out-and-back trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 28 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10.9 km

Elevation

+156m

Time

2 h 28 min

Dog friendly Forest Views Wildlife Historic site

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Marine Trail - Clinton Trail

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, horseback riding, 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.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+88m

Time

1 h 47 min

Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Hemlock Trail - S.W. Marine Trail - UBC Greenway - Council Trail

Discover this 7.9-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, horseback riding, 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

7.9 km

Elevation

+96m

Time

1 h 44 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Harbourview Park Lookout via Sea to Sky Trail

Check out this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 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

4.2 km

Elevation

+14m

Time

47 min

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

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Mount Seymour Rd

Get to know this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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

7.9 km

Elevation

+383m

Time

2 h 43 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Holly Goes Lightly and Enzoloope Trail Loop

Check out this 4.8-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, 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

4.8 km

Elevation

+257m

Time

1 h 45 min

Dog friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Quarry Rock Lookout via Old Buck Trail

Try this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.3 km

Elevation

+465m

Time

3 h 16 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Delta

Tsawwassen Circular

Discover this 10.0-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This trail is great for running and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+80m

Time

2 h 2 min

Paved Views City walk

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Latimer Pond Park Loop

Explore this 1.8-km loop trail near Semiahmoo, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, 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

1.8 km

Elevation

+7m

Time

20 min

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

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Very Easy

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Port Coquitlam

DeBoville Slough and Addington Point

Check out this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 52 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.8 km

Elevation

+40m

Time

1 h 52 min

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

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Easy

Loop

Port Coquitlam

PoCo and Trans Canada Trail Loop

Try this 12.9-km loop trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 27 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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.

Distance

12.9 km

Elevation

+57m

Time

2 h 27 min

Forest River Views

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Very Easy

Loop

Langley

Buckley Park to Conder Park Loop

Discover this 5.3-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 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 March through October.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+55m

Time

1 h 8 min

Partially paved

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Langley

Hi-Knoll Park - Brydon Lagoon

Check out this 1.9-km out-and-back trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 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

1.9 km

Elevation

+11m

Time

23 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Loop

West Vancouver

Erin Moore Trail

Enjoy this 9.0-km loop trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, 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

9 km

Elevation

+700m

Time

4 h 2 min

Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Goldie Lake Loop

Get to know this 2.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 46 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+75m

Time

46 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Wildflowers Wildlife

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Diez Vistas Trail to Vista No. 1

Get to know this 7.1-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 7 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.

Distance

7.1 km

Elevation

+532m

Time

3 h 7 min

Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Richmond

McDonald Beach Park Loop

Check out this 2.6-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+13m

Time

30 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Beach River

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