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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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Devil's Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Devil's Lake Loop

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alta Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alta Lake Loop

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout

Head out on this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.

Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell trail photo
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.

Huckleberry Trail - Cedar Trail - Salal Trail - Douglas Fir Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Huckleberry Trail - Cedar Trail - Salal Trail - Douglas Fir Trail

Try this 2.7-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Huckleberry Trail - Moss Trail - Douglas Fir Trail - Hemlock Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Huckleberry Trail - Moss Trail - Douglas Fir Trail - Hemlock Trail

Head out on this 5.8-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 7 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Birch Trail - Willow Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Surrey

Birch Trail - Willow Trail

Get to know this 1.4-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Bosumarne Falls trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Bosumarne Falls

Try this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 57 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, but must be on a leash.

Blue Heron Loop: Rotary Vedder River - Vedder North Dyke trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Blue Heron Loop: Rotary Vedder River - Vedder North Dyke

Head out on this 6.0-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

SAR Cabin Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

SAR Cabin Trail

Enjoy this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, 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, but must be on a leash.

Upper Capilano Pacific Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Upper Capilano Pacific Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near North 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 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.

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail

Experience this 5.6-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Stanley Park Inner Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Stanley Park Inner Loop

Get to know this 7.9-km loop trail near 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 birding, road 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.

Skaters Pond Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Skaters Pond Loop

Check out this 1.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through June.

Distance
1.9 km
Elevation
+50m
Time
31 min
Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Deer Lake South Loop via Second Beach Trail  trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Deer Lake South Loop via Second Beach Trail

Get to know this 4.7-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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 December through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Seymour Dam via Fisherman's Trail and Spur 4 trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Seymour Dam via Fisherman's Trail and Spur 4

Explore this 33.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
33.6 km
Elevation
+605m
Time
42 min