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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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Mud Bay Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
White Rock

Mud Bay Park Loop

Head out on this 1.4-km loop trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road 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.

De Pencier Bluff and Mystery Lake Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

De Pencier Bluff and Mystery Lake Loop

Head out on this 4.7-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 47 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Mount Gardner Hikers Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Mount Gardner Hikers Trail

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 April through August. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Arbutus Greenway trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Vancouver

Arbutus Greenway

Explore this 8.5-km point-to-point trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for road biking, running, 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.

Brewis, Crossover and Baden Powell Trail Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
West Vancouver

Brewis, Crossover and Baden Powell Trail Loop

Enjoy this 3.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Brothers Creek - Crossover - Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brothers Creek - Crossover - Baden Powell Trail

Get to know this 3.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, 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.

South Dyke Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Richmond

South Dyke Trail

Discover this 8.0-km point-to-point trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Lynn Canyon Loop via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon Loop via Baden Powell Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Admiralty Point Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Admiralty Point Trail Loop

Check out this 9.7-km loop trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and paddle sports, 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.

Pauline's Rock Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Pauline's Rock Loop

Check out this 2.9-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 2 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Creekside Park to English Bay trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Creekside Park to English Bay

Get to know this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, and running, 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.

Three Falls Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Manning Park

Three Falls Trail

Explore this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 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, but must be on a leash.

Whytecliff Park Panorama Ridge Trails trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Whytecliff Park Panorama Ridge Trails

Experience this 1.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for running and 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Ambleside Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Ambleside Park Loop

Try this 3.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 41 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, 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.

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.

Harbourview Park Lookout via Sea to Sky Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Harbourview Park Lookout via Sea to Sky Trail

Check out this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, 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.

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Mount Seymour Rd trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Mount Seymour Rd

Get to know this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Holly Goes Lightly and Enzoloope Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Holly Goes Lightly and Enzoloope Trail Loop

Check out this 4.8-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 popular trail for hiking, 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.

Distance
4.8 km
Elevation
+257m
Time
1 h 45 min