On-Leash Dog Trails in British Columbia

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Challenging

Out & Back

Whistler

Brew Lake

Try this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 40 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

17.1 km

Elevation

+1,048m

Time

6 h 40 min

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Seymour Grind Loop

Enjoy this 7.2-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 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

7.2 km

Elevation

+346m

Time

2 h 29 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Pender Harbour

Mount Daniel Trail

Get to know this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, 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 birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+381m

Time

2 h 5 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Manning Park

Lightning Lakes Chain to Thunder Lake

Experience this 22.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 14 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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

22 km

Elevation

+386m

Time

5 h 14 min

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Moderate

Loop

Coquitlam

Triple Crown via Harper Road

Explore this 6.3-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.3 km

Elevation

+402m

Time

2 h 30 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Garbage Trail - Ridden Art

Enjoy this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 49 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 best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+147m

Time

49 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Village Lake Trail to Munro Lake via Harper Road Access

Try this 18.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.8 km

Elevation

+790m

Time

6 h 4 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake Viewpoint Trail

Get to know this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, 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 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

4.2 km

Elevation

+240m

Time

1 h 34 min

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Moderate

Point to Point

Chilliwack

Watt Creek Horse Trail

Head out on this 8.4-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 11 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

8.4 km

Elevation

+489m

Time

3 h 11 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Crooked Falls

Head out on this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+472m

Time

2 h 34 min

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Moderate

Loop

Maple Ridge

Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+389m

Time

3 h 10 min

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Moderate

Loop

Gibsons

West Marker Trail

Enjoy this 1.3-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.3 km

Elevation

+93m

Time

32 min

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Moderate

Loop

Mission

Cranks - Corduroy - Bigguns - Smokin' Bobo

Enjoy this 10.9-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.9 km

Elevation

+589m

Time

3 h 59 min

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