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Horseback Riding Trails in British Columbia

Equestrian-friendly trails, pack routes, and backcountry horse staging areas in British Columbia.

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Killarney Lake trail photo
Easy
Loop
Bowen Island

Killarney Lake

Enjoy this 7.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, 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.

Shaggy Mane Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Langley

Shaggy Mane Trail Loop

Discover this 10.6-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 13 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, 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
10.6 km
Elevation
+100m
Time
2 h 13 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Salish Trail - Admiralty Trail - West Canyon trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Salish Trail - Admiralty Trail - West Canyon

Head out on this 7.4-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 41 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, 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.

Mount Thom via Thom Creek Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Thom via Thom Creek Trail

Try this 6.4-km out-and-back trail near Tzeachten 13, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6.4 km
Elevation
+435m
Time
2 h 39 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
Hope

Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail

Enjoy this 71.1-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 25 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
71.1 km
Elevation
+3,922m
Time
25 h 25 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Huckleberry - Hemlock - Salish - Imperial trail photo
Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Huckleberry - Hemlock - Salish - Imperial

Get to know this 9.5-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, horseback riding, and mountain biking, 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.

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.

Poland Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Manning Park

Poland Lake Trail

Experience this 16.4-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 21 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 August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
16.4 km
Elevation
+703m
Time
5 h 21 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Lake Views
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Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Marine Trail - Clinton Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Marine Trail - Clinton Trail

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 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.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+88m
Time
1 h 47 min
Kid friendly Forest Views
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Hemlock Trail - S.W. Marine Trail - UBC Greenway - Council Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Hemlock Trail - S.W. Marine Trail - UBC Greenway - Council Trail

Discover this 7.9-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 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, but must be on a leash.

Lower Alouette River Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Pitt Meadows

Lower Alouette River Loop

Discover this 10.0-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 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.

Thornhill Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Thornhill Trail

Discover this 5.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October.

Distance
5.3 km
Elevation
+179m
Time
1 h 33 min
Forest Wildflowers Wildlife
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Suncoaster Bike Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Halfmoon Bay

Suncoaster Bike Trail

Check out this 37.5-km point-to-point trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
37.5 km
Elevation
+904m
Time
9 h 52 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Browne Creek Wetlands Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Browne Creek Wetlands Loop

Get to know this 4.2-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Pitt Meadows Regional Greenway trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Pitt Meadows

Pitt Meadows Regional Greenway

Try this 10.5-km point-to-point trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, 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, but must be on a leash.

Derby Reach Regional Park trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Derby Reach Regional Park

Head out on this 9.2-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and fishing, 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.

Houston Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Houston Trail

Experience this 4.2-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, 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.