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Wilderness Feature: Dog friendly

Dog-Friendly Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Explore verified dog-friendly trails and backcountry wilderness routes across British Columbia where your dog can join.

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Coho Park and Seven Up Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Coho Park and Seven Up Loop

Experience this 2.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing, 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.

Shell Road Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Richmond

Shell Road Trail

Get to know this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Garibaldi Highlands and Bob McIntosh Memorial Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Garibaldi Highlands and Bob McIntosh Memorial Loop

Enjoy this 13.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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
13.4 km
Elevation
+366m
Time
3 h 37 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Imperial Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Imperial Trail

Get to know this 4.3-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, horseback riding, and mountain biking, 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.

Mount Gardner Hikers Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Mount Gardner Hikers Trail

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, 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 April through August. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

South Dyke Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Richmond

South Dyke Trail

Discover this 8.0-km point-to-point trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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 January through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Sword Fern Trail - Salish Trail - Iron Knee Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Sword Fern Trail - Salish Trail - Iron Knee Trail

Enjoy this 10.9-km out-and-back trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 28 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
10.9 km
Elevation
+156m
Time
2 h 28 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dog friendly Forest Views
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Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Mount Seymour Rd trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Mount Seymour Rd

Get to know this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 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.

Holly Goes Lightly and Enzoloope Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Holly Goes Lightly and Enzoloope Trail Loop

Check out this 4.8-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
4.8 km
Elevation
+257m
Time
1 h 45 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views
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McDonald Beach Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Richmond

McDonald Beach Park Loop

Check out this 2.6-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and paddle sports, 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.

Zupjok Peak trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Hope

Zupjok Peak

Enjoy this 9.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 9 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
9.7 km
Elevation
+697m
Time
4 h 9 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views
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The Lost Oakley trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Abbotsford

The Lost Oakley

Try this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Upper Sumas 6, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation
+157m
Time
1 h 4 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River
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Cypress Lake Trail trail photo
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.

Matsqui Lookout trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Mission

Matsqui Lookout

Check out this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Robert Burnaby Park Loop trail photo
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.