Metro Vancouver Hiking Trails

Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

South Slope Trail

Try this 13.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 9 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.8 km

Elevation

+781m

Time

5 h 9 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail via Hyannis to Mount Seymour

Get to know this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. 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

8.5 km

Elevation

+411m

Time

2 h 56 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Tunnel Bluffs from Lions Bay

Explore this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

11.3 km

Elevation

+533m

Time

3 h 50 min

Forest River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Cypress Lake Trail

Try this 8.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, 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

8 km

Elevation

+470m

Time

2 h 29 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Lake River Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Coquitlam

Sugar Mountain Loop

Explore this 6.8-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 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

6.8 km

Elevation

+371m

Time

2 h 29 min

Dogs on leash Beach Forest Lake Views

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Mosquito Creek Cascades

Check out this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 47 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

1.8 km

Elevation

+135m

Time

47 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildlife

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Deep Cove Lookout via Old Buck Trail

Check out this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+374m

Time

2 h 46 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Trout Lake Loop

Try this 1.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 15 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

1.3 km

Elevation

+5m

Time

15 min

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

View Guide

Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Quarry Court and Skid Road Connector Trail Loop

Enjoy this 4.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 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 March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+149m

Time

1 h 13 min

Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Burnaby

Robert Burnaby Park Loop

Head out on this 2.1-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 36 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 January through May. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+63m

Time

36 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Bear Creek Park Loop

Enjoy this 2.1-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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+22m

Time

27 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved River Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Mundy Lake and Nature Interpretive Trail Loop

Get to know this 2.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+21m

Time

30 min

No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly Forest Lake Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Burnaby

Mountain Air Trail

Explore this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and mountain biking, 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

2.9 km

Elevation

+109m

Time

53 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Point to Point

Richmond

Railway Greenway

Explore this 4.5-km point-to-point trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 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

4.5 km

Elevation

+3m

Time

48 min

Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Forest City walk

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Challenging

Loop

Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Tour

Enjoy this 20.0-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 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

20 km

Elevation

+719m

Time

6 h 1 min

Dogs on leash Partially paved Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

Thornhill Trail

Discover this 5.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, horseback riding, 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.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+179m

Time

1 h 33 min

Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Langley

Derek Doubleday Arboretum Loop

Check out this 1.0-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 11 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 September.

Distance

1 km

Elevation

+4m

Time

11 min

Views Wildflowers

View Guide

Very Easy

Point to Point

Burnaby

Stoney Creek Trail

Explore this 2.1-km point-to-point trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 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 March through September.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+39m

Time

26 min

Forest Wildflowers Wildlife

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