Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Easy

Loop

Chilliwack

Pitxel Loop

Check out this 1.3-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 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 October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

1.3 km

Elevation

+50m

Time

24 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Chilliwack

Pitxel and Three Bears Loop

Try this 1.9-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

1.9 km

Elevation

+54m

Time

32 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Alder Flats via West Canyon Trail

Experience this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

11.4 km

Elevation

+445m

Time

3 h 34 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Mission

Raven's Bluff

Try this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+368m

Time

2 h 1 min

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Expert

Loop

North Vancouver

Skyline Trail Loop

Get to know this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+498m

Time

2 h 21 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Tangled Summit via Halvor Lunden Trail

Get to know this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.7 km

Elevation

+1,108m

Time

6 h 17 min

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Cedar Mill and Headwaters Trail Loop

Get to know this 8.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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

8.5 km

Elevation

+182m

Time

2 h 8 min

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop

Get to know this 5.3-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 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

5.3 km

Elevation

+230m

Time

1 h 45 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Lynn Lake Trail

Check out this 21.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 40 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

21.7 km

Elevation

+812m

Time

6 h 40 min

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Easy

Loop

West Vancouver

Nelson Creek Trail and Fire Access Road Loop

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 16 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

3.7 km

Elevation

+180m

Time

1 h 16 min

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+446m

Time

3 h 2 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Langley

Jackman Wetlands Loop

Head out on this 3.2-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This trail is great for running and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.2 km

Elevation

+16m

Time

37 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake

Try this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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 February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

15 km

Elevation

+862m

Time

5 h 39 min

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell

Explore this 7.9-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+448m

Time

2 h 57 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Agassiz

Agassiz Green Grind

Get to know this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Kent, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+274m

Time

1 h 36 min

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Mount Mercer

Enjoy this 14.8-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Distance

14.8 km

Elevation

+1,322m

Time

3 h 45 min

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Challenging

Loop

Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain and Cypress Lake

Try this 18.5-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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

18.5 km

Elevation

+866m

Time

6 h 17 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Manning Park

Fat Dog Trail

Get to know this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 13 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 best times to visit this trail are December through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

15 km

Elevation

+740m

Time

5 h 13 min

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