Metro Vancouver Hiking Trails

Vancouver

Gastown - Coal Harbour - English Bay and Yaletown Loop

Enjoy this 10.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 4 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+75m

Time

2 h 4 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Beach River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site City walk Pub walk

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Very Hard

Mount Burwell

Proceed cautiously on this 24.3-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 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

24.3 km

Elevation

+1,471m

Time

2 h 56 min

No dogs Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Sea to Sky Trail

Check out this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

11.9 km

Elevation

+235m

Time

2 h 56 min

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

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Surrey

Surrey Lake Loop

Discover this 2.3-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 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

2.3 km

Elevation

+23m

Time

29 min

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

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West Vancouver

Caulfeild Park Trail

Head out on this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking 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

1.8 km

Elevation

+35m

Time

26 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Views Historic site

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Hard

Coquitlam

White Rock

Experience this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 33 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.9 km

Elevation

+856m

Time

4 h 33 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Maple Ridge

Mike Lake, Hidden Trail, Memorial Trail, Alouette Mountain Trail loop

Experience this 9.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through September.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+460m

Time

3 h 12 min

Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Serpentine Dog Park via Newton Greenway Trail trail photo

Surrey

Serpentine Dog Park via Newton Greenway Trail

Get to know this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, 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

+9m

Time

20 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Wildflowers Rails trails City walk

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Twin Falls Loop via Sea to Sky Trail

Explore this 7.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 59 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+204m

Time

1 h 59 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest River Waterfall Wildlife

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Fisherman's Trail North

Discover this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

16.3 km

Elevation

+253m

Time

3 h 44 min

No dogs Kid friendly Cave Forest River Views Wildlife Historic site

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Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake trail photo

Challenging

Bowen Island

Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake

Proceed cautiously on this 15.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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.

Distance

15.9 km

Elevation

+810m

Time

1 h 49 min

Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

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Pitt Meadows

Lower Alouette River Loop

Discover this 10.0-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+20m

Time

1 h 49 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

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Quarry Rock Lookout via Cove Runner / Rain Dancer Trail trail photo

Quarry Rock Lookout via Cove Runner / Rain Dancer Trail

Try this 6.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.4 km

Elevation

+258m

Time

2 h 1 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

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Alouette Mountain via West Canyon trail trail photo

Expert

Maple Ridge

Alouette Mountain via West Canyon trail

Enjoy this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

9.3 km

Elevation

+1,181m

Time

3 h 40 min

Forest Lake Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling) trail photo

Moderate

Vancouver

Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling)

Head out on this 25.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 36 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, 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.

Distance

25.9 km

Elevation

+300m

Time

5 h 36 min

Paved Beach Forest River Views Waterfall Historic site Rails trails City walk

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Academy, Eagle Bluff, Halvor Lunden Trail trail photo

Challenging

Coquitlam

Academy, Eagle Bluff, Halvor Lunden Trail

Explore this 6.6-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 11 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+579m

Time

3 h 11 min

Dogs on leash Forest Views

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