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British Columbia Wilderness Guide

Metro Vancouver Hiking Trails

Discover top hiking routes across Metro Vancouver, Mainland / Southwest, British Columbia.

Regions: All BC (624) Mainland / Southwest 1254 Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands 1 Thompson Okanagan Kootenay Rockies Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Northern British Columbia

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Bowen Lookout and Saint Marks Summit via Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout and Saint Marks Summit via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Try this 10.9-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 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 best times to visit this trail are July through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
10.9 km
Elevation
+598m
Time
4 h 1 min
No dogs Forest Lake Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Iona Jetty trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Richmond

Iona Jetty

Try this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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
8.2 km
Elevation
+21m
Time
1 h 31 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Views Wildlife Historic site
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Widgeon Falls Paddle Route and Hike trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

Widgeon Falls Paddle Route and Hike

Enjoy this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 15 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15.3 km
Elevation
+161m
Time
3 h 15 min
Dogs on leash Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon trail photo
Challenging
Point to Point
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon

Head out on this 11.9-km point-to-point trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 12 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 February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.9 km
Elevation
+656m
Time
4 h 12 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife City walk
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Blue Mountain Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Maple Ridge

Blue Mountain Trail

Explore this 16.1-km loop trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding 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 November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
16.1 km
Elevation
+788m
Time
4 h 46 min
Dog friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Whyte Lake via Nelson Creek Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Whyte Lake via Nelson Creek Trail

Explore this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding 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
5 km
Elevation
+197m
Time
1 h 34 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Alouette Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake Trail

Discover this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 36 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15.3 km
Elevation
+262m
Time
3 h 36 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife
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Alouette Lake Paddle trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake Paddle

Discover this 11.4-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
11.4 km
Elevation
+0m
Time
2 h 20 min
Kid friendly Forest Lake Views
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Three Chop Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Three Chop Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5.6 km
Elevation
+387m
Time
2 h 20 min
Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife
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Kennedy Falls trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Kennedy Falls

Head out on this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter 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
9.8 km
Elevation
+445m
Time
28 min
Dogs on leash Forest River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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Lepp Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Lepp Trail

Experience this 0.6-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 19 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
0.6 km
Elevation
+56m
Time
19 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
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Incline Railway Trail to Brothers Creek Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Incline Railway Trail to Brothers Creek Trail

Experience this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 46 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 March through November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
2.1 km
Elevation
+118m
Time
46 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views
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Millstream Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Millstream Trail

Check out this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.9 km
Elevation
+93m
Time
1 h 0 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views
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Hollyburn Fir via Brewis Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hollyburn Fir via Brewis Trail

Head out on this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 41 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.9 km
Elevation
+285m
Time
1 h 41 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife Historic site
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Old Forks AKA Mystery DH MTB Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Old Forks AKA Mystery DH MTB Trail

Explore this 1.6-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.6 km
Elevation
+8m
Time
57 min
No dogs Forest Wildlife
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Cypress Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Cypress Falls Loop

Experience this 2.9-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 57 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
2.9 km
Elevation
+125m
Time
57 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife
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West Lake via Hollyburn Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

West Lake via Hollyburn Trail

Discover this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, cross-country skiing, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.2 km
Elevation
+101m
Time
1 h 5 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake Wildlife Historic site
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