Hiking Trails in British Columbia

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Maple Ridge

Upper Kanaka Falls Trail

Experience this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 42 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through January. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+234m

Time

1 h 42 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views

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West Vancouver

First Lake via Baden-Powell Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.5 km

Elevation

+318m

Time

2 h 36 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Whistler

Conflict Lake

Enjoy this 11.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 7 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance

11.7 km

Elevation

+302m

Time

3 h 7 min

Forest Lake Views

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Very Easy

Point to Point

Delta

Roberts Bank Coastal Trail

Try this 3.7-km point-to-point trail near Tsawwassen, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 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 July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+14m

Time

42 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Views Rails trails

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Loop

West Vancouver

Main Trail and Cypress Resort Road Loop

Try this 5.0-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 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 May through January. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+142m

Time

1 h 23 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Loop

Delta

Delta South Surrey Greenway - Bog Greenway Trail - Lower Trail

Check out this 9.2-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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

9.2 km

Elevation

+61m

Time

1 h 49 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Maple Ridge

North Beach Trail

Get to know this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+44m

Time

37 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Kid friendly Beach Lake

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Very Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Heywood Park Loop

Get to know this 1.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.9 km

Elevation

+35m

Time

28 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Manning Park

Cambie Creek Loop via Fat Dog Trail

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 26 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are December through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+177m

Time

1 h 26 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Boston Bar

Mehatl Falls Trail

Experience this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley A, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+164m

Time

1 h 58 min

Forest River Views

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Very Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Green Trail

Try this 3.1-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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

3.1 km

Elevation

+56m

Time

44 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

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Maple Ridge

Jacobs Lake

Explore this 12.6-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 13 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 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

12.6 km

Elevation

+291m

Time

3 h 13 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Seymour River Suspension Bridge Loop via Twin Bridges Trail

Discover this 7.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 6 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 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

+238m

Time

2 h 6 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

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Burnaby

Confederation Park to Montrose Park via Trans Canada Trail

Experience this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.3 km

Elevation

+51m

Time

57 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

Abbotsford

Lower and Upper Ambidextrous Trail

Try this 4.0-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain 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.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+129m

Time

1 h 9 min

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Coquitlam

Addington Lookout via Fern Trail

Enjoy this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 52 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, 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.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+102m

Time

52 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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North Vancouver

Bridle Trail

Discover this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 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

9.8 km

Elevation

+348m

Time

2 h 56 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Very Easy

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Surrey

Nicomekl Greenway

Discover this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+16m

Time

51 min

Kid friendly River Views

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