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Wilderness Feature: Beach

Beach & Coastal Trails in British Columbia

Hike along sandy shores, rocky ocean coastlines, and secluded freshwater lake beaches in British Columbia.

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Walmsley Lake trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Walmsley Lake

Head out on this 1.8-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through July. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alder Flats and Canyon Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Alder Flats and Canyon Trail Loop

Get to know this 14.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 31 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.

Energy Trail via Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Energy Trail via Lake Loop

Enjoy this 1.9-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 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.

Dinkey Peak and First Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Dinkey Peak and First Lake Loop

Experience this 3.5-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Harrison Lagoon trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Lagoon

Enjoy this 1.4-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 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 best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Kitsilano Beach trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Kitsilano Beach

Try this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, paddle sports, and road 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.

Spirit Trail: Bridgman Park to Ambleside Waterfront trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Spirit Trail: Bridgman Park to Ambleside Waterfront

Experience this 25.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 5 h 3 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.

Frosty Mountain: West Summit trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Manning Park

Frosty Mountain: West Summit

Head out on this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.5 km
Elevation
+1,184m
Time
35 min
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Panda Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Panda Trail

Explore this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 7 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Cultus Lake North Shore trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Cultus Lake North Shore

Try this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This trail is great for camping and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alice Lake via Jack's Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Squamish

Alice Lake via Jack's Trail

Try this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 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 best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Rolley Lakeside Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Rolley Lakeside Trail

Get to know this 2.9-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. 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 February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cirque Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Cirque Lake Trail

Experience this 3.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, paddle sports, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
3.2 km
Elevation
+354m
Time
1 h 48 min
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Maple Beach via Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Maple Beach via Admiralty Point Trail

Discover this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Belcarra Bluffs and Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Coquitlam

Belcarra Bluffs and Admiralty Point Trail

Head out on this 6.0-km loop trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Maple Bay Interpretive Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Maple Bay Interpretive Trail

Head out on this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, camping, and walking, 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.

Ambleside Park and Centennial Seawalk trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Ambleside Park and Centennial Seawalk

Experience this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 26 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.