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Wilderness Feature: Kid friendly

Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Family-friendly nature trails, gradual paths, and accessible outdoor adventures for kids in British Columbia.

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Hoy Creek and Scott Creek Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Hoy Creek and Scott Creek Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, 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.

Frank's Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Frank's Trail

Explore this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 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.

Hustler - Flow - Ray Ray's Fun Factory trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Hustler - Flow - Ray Ray's Fun Factory

Discover this 2.1-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 46 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.

Coquitlam River Walk  trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Coquitlam River Walk

Try this 2.9-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 33 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 April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Pacific Spirit: Inner Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Pacific Spirit: Inner Loop

Explore this 6.9-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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.

Bowen Lookout Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout Trail

Discover this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+152m
Time
1 h 21 min
Mystery Creek and Hyannis Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Mystery Creek and Hyannis Loop

Experience this 3.7-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Minnekhada Upper Marsh - Lower Lookout trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Minnekhada Upper Marsh - Lower Lookout

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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.

Parsons Trail and Pacific Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Parsons Trail and Pacific Trail Loop

Try this 4.3-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, 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.

Eagle Mountain Powerline Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain Powerline Trail

Check out this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 26 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Porteau Cove Lookout via Campground Access Road trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Porteau Cove Lookout via Campground Access Road

Enjoy this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping and walking, 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.

Wonderland Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

Wonderland Lake Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance
1.8 km
Elevation
+48m
Time
29 min
Camosun Trail - Huckleberry Trail - Sasamat Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Camosun Trail - Huckleberry Trail - Sasamat Trail

Experience this 4.5-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Confederation Nature Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Confederation Nature Trail

Check out this 1.6-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.