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BRITISH COLUMBIA, CA
British Columbia Wilderness Guide

Metro Vancouver Hiking Trails

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

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Lost Lake via Lower Burfield Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Lost Lake via Lower Burfield Trail

Explore this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6.9 km
Elevation
+236m
Time
2 h 2 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake Views Wildlife Historic site
Pitt Meadows trail photo
Easy
Loop
Pitt Meadows

Pitt Meadows

Check out this 15.0-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and walking, 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
15 km
Elevation
+42m
Time
2 h 46 min
Dogs on leash River Views
VanDusen Botanical Gardens trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

VanDusen Botanical Gardens

Experience this 2.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation
+38m
Time
39 min
No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Forest Lake Waterfall Wildflowers City walk
Queen Elizabeth Park trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Queen Elizabeth Park

Enjoy this 2.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 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
2.3 km
Elevation
+52m
Time
34 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site City walk
Dorman Point Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Dorman Point Trail

Get to know this 2.4-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 49 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+112m
Time
49 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Grafton Road: Snug Cove to Tunstall Bay trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Grafton Road: Snug Cove to Tunstall Bay

Experience this 15.6-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 56 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, road biking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15.6 km
Elevation
+340m
Time
3 h 56 min
Dogs on leash Beach Views
Snug Cove to Cape Roger Curtis Tour trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Bowen Island

Snug Cove to Cape Roger Curtis Tour

Check out this 28.8-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
28.8 km
Elevation
+822m
Time
2 h 2 min
Dogs on leash Beach Lake Views
Menzies Trail to West Canyon trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
Maple Ridge

Menzies Trail to West Canyon

Try this 7.9-km point-to-point trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+183m
Time
2 h 2 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers
Capilano Suspension Bridge trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Check out this 1.8-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 36 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+81m
Time
36 min
Dog friendly Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site
Pump Peak trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Pump Peak

Enjoy this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6.9 km
Elevation
+457m
Time
1 h 33 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife
Brockton Point trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Brockton Point

Explore this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4 km
Elevation
+241m
Time
1 h 33 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Views Wildlife
Thunderbird Ridge trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Thunderbird Ridge

Experience this 6.0-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 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6 km
Elevation
+277m
Time
2 h 1 min
No dogs Forest Views Wildflowers Wildlife
Twin Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Falls Loop

Enjoy this 1.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
1.3 km
Elevation
+46m
Time
24 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest River Waterfall Wildlife
Quarry Trail to Mid-Marsh Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Quarry Trail to Mid-Marsh Trail

Get to know this 4.8-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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
4.8 km
Elevation
+197m
Time
1 h 32 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest Lake River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails
Hollyburn Hiker's Access trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hollyburn Hiker's Access

Head out on this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are October through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.6 km
Elevation
+424m
Time
2 h 8 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest Lake River Views Wildlife
Sun Run Race (Full Route) trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Vancouver

Sun Run Race (Full Route)

Try this 10.5-km point-to-point trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.5 km
Elevation
+73m
Time
2 h 8 min
Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly Partially paved Beach River Views Wildflowers Wildlife Historic site Rails trails City walk Event
Eagle Bluffs via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Eagle Bluffs via Baden Powell Trail

Try this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10 km
Elevation
+980m
Time
4 h 32 min
Dogs on leash Forest Views Wildlife Historic site
Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
West Vancouver

Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake Loop

Discover this 12.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 32 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.7 km
Elevation
+655m
Time
4 h 32 min
Dogs on leash Forest Lake River Views Waterfall Wildflowers Wildlife