Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails in British Columbia

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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.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+103m

Time

1 h 45 min

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Easy

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Vancouver

Trans Canada Trail: New Brighton Park - Kensington Park

Check out this 12.4-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, and road 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.

Distance

12.4 km

Elevation

+181m

Time

2 h 49 min

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Surrey

Surrey Bend Regional Park: Pacific Trail

Enjoy this 3.5-km out-and-back trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+8m

Time

39 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Spirea Loop Trail

Explore this 2.7-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, 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.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+14m

Time

32 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Squamish

Coho Park and Seven Up Loop

Experience this 2.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing, 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

2.4 km

Elevation

+66m

Time

39 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

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Halfmoon Bay

Homesite Creek Forest Service Road

Discover this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+85m

Time

48 min

Kid friendly Forest Views

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

168 Street Access Trail - Serpentine Trail - Hawthorn Trail

Experience this 3.1-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 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

3.1 km

Elevation

+48m

Time

42 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Serpentine Trail - Sunny Trail - Perimeter Trail

Head out on this 7.2-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+84m

Time

1 h 34 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Serpentine, Nurse Stump and Sunny Trail

Get to know this 3.5-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, 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.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+48m

Time

47 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Serpentine, Hawthorn and Birch Trail

Try this 2.4-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, 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.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+33m

Time

32 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Very Easy

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Richmond

Shell Road Trail

Get to know this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10.6 km

Elevation

+15m

Time

1 h 55 min

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Easy

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Port Moody

Upper Backyard - Blue Line - IMBY

Discover this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 19 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.9 km

Elevation

+185m

Time

1 h 19 min

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Blair Range Loop via Perimeter Trail

Explore this 3.2-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 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

3.2 km

Elevation

+136m

Time

1 h 1 min

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Very Easy

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Langley

Nicomekl River Trail

Head out on this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 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.

Distance

5.1 km

Elevation

+18m

Time

58 min

Kid friendly Forest River

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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

Kid friendly Lake Views

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Easy

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Viewpoint Lookout via Mike Lake Trail

Get to know this 6.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are December through October.

Distance

6.3 km

Elevation

+176m

Time

1 h 43 min

Kid friendly Forest Views

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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.

Distance

7.4 km

Elevation

+303m

Time

2 h 21 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Delta

Tsawassen Beach Trail

Try this 0.3-km out-and-back trail near Tsawwassen, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 10 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking 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.

Distance

0.3 km

Elevation

+25m

Time

10 min

Kid friendly Beach Forest

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