Fishing Access Trails in British Columbia

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Out & Back

Chilliwack

Flora Lake Trail

Get to know this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and fishing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

16.3 km

Elevation

+1,709m

Time

1 h 38 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Very Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Rice Lake Loop

Enjoy this 2.9-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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

+30m

Time

37 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Easy

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Coquitlam

Jug Island Beach Trail

Try this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and 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.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+226m

Time

1 h 47 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach

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Hard

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Pitt Meadows

Widgeon Lake Trail

Enjoy this 27.7-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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

27.7 km

Elevation

+922m

Time

2 h 45 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

View Guide

Very Easy

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Squamish

Brackendale Dykes Trail

Experience this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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

4.2 km

Elevation

+11m

Time

46 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly River

View Guide

Moderate

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Chilliwack

Lindeman and Greendrop Lakes Trail

Get to know this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

11.9 km

Elevation

+493m

Time

1 h 39 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Pitt Meadows

Alouette River Dykes Trail

Explore this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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

14 km

Elevation

+30m

Time

2 h 34 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly River

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Easy

Loop

Squamish

Four Lakes Trail

Discover this 6.3-km loop trail near Brackendale, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, 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.

Distance

6.3 km

Elevation

+150m

Time

1 h 38 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Sasamat Lake

Explore this 3.2-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.2 km

Elevation

+39m

Time

42 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Easy

Point to Point

West Vancouver

Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour

Head out on this 8.7-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, 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

8.7 km

Elevation

+267m

Time

2 h 12 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Very Easy

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Richmond

Steveston Walking Tour

Enjoy this 6.0-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This trail is great for 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.

Distance

6 km

Elevation

+24m

Time

1 h 8 min

Kid friendly Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly

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Hard

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North Vancouver

Elsay Lake

Check out this 17.5-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and fishing, 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

17.5 km

Elevation

+1,116m

Time

2 h 34 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Easy

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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 Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Como Lake Loop

Check out this 1.1-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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

1.1 km

Elevation

+4m

Time

13 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

View Guide

Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Rice Lake and Lynn Canyon Loop

Discover this 6.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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

6 km

Elevation

+151m

Time

1 h 34 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Serpentine Fen Trail

Try this 3.5-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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

3.5 km

Elevation

+6m

Time

39 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly River

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Challenging

Loop

Gambier Island

Douglas Bay Campsite to Lost Lake and Gambier Lake

Experience this 10.5-km loop trail near Anvil Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for fishing and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

10.5 km

Elevation

+605m

Time

3 h 57 min

Forest Lake Views

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Moderate

Point to Point

Sunshine Valley

Skagit River Trail

Discover this 14.5-km point-to-point trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and fishing, 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.

Distance

14.5 km

Elevation

+365m

Time

3 h 57 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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