Metro Vancouver Hiking Trails

Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Council, Salish and Clinton Trail

Explore this 7.7-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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 October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+105m

Time

1 h 43 min

Dog friendly Partially paved Forest

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Moderate

Point to Point

Coquitlam

Eagle Bluffs via Coquitlam Crunch Trail, Academy Trail

Experience this 9.2-km point-to-point trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+458m

Time

3 h 2 min

Dogs on leash Partially paved Views

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Moderate

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Bullet Dodger via Coquitlam River Trail

Try this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 53 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.9 km

Elevation

+379m

Time

2 h 53 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake River Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

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Experience this 4.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+98m

Time

1 h 3 min

Dog friendly Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Deeks Bluff via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Head out on this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through August.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+460m

Time

2 h 59 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Diamond and Sea to Sky Trail Loop

Discover this 3.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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

3.2 km

Elevation

+143m

Time

1 h 4 min

Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Maple Ridge

Skidder and PBR Loop

Explore this 12.2-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 54 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through May. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

12.2 km

Elevation

+502m

Time

3 h 54 min

Dog friendly Forest Views Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

West Vancouver

West Vancouver Seaview Walk

Discover this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 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 best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+24m

Time

49 min

Dog friendly Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Views

View Guide

Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Bottle Top and Greenland MTB Loop via Hyannis Trail

Head out on this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+172m

Time

1 h 25 min

Dogs on leash Forest River Wildlife

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Langley

Lyns Lane Loop

Get to know this 3.7-km loop trail near Mcmillan Island 6, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 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 February through October.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+126m

Time

1 h 5 min

Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Cates Park

Check out this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain 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

3.7 km

Elevation

+48m

Time

49 min

Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site

View Guide

Very Hard

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Kallahne Creek Trail

Get to know this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 56 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+958m

Time

4 h 56 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Upper Kanaka Falls Trail

Experience this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 42 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through January. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+234m

Time

1 h 42 min

Dog friendly Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Port Coquitlam

Quarry Road

Discover this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, road biking, and running, 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

9.3 km

Elevation

+245m

Time

2 h 30 min

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

View Guide

Expert

Out & Back

North Vancouver

MacKay Creek Trail

Experience this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 44 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.9 km

Elevation

+586m

Time

2 h 44 min

Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife Historic site

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Saint Mark's Summit

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 45 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+570m

Time

3 h 45 min

Dogs on leash Partially paved Forest Views Wildlife

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

West Vancouver

First Lake via Baden-Powell Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.5 km

Elevation

+318m

Time

2 h 36 min

Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

White Rock

White Rock Pier

Check out this 1.0-km out-and-back trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 11 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 best times to visit this trail are March through August.

Distance

1 km

Elevation

+3m

Time

11 min

Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Beach Views Wildlife City walk

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