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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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The Covenant and Trestle Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

The Covenant and Trestle Trail Loop

Check out this 3.7-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing, 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.

Dinkey Peak trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Dinkey Peak

Enjoy this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 31 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Incline Trail and Whisky West Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Incline Trail and Whisky West Loop

Explore this 12.4-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 14 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking 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 August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Inglis Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Gibsons

Inglis Trail

Try this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Gibsons, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 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 best times to visit this trail are September through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Derek Doubleday and Arbour Ribbon Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Derek Doubleday and Arbour Ribbon Trail

Explore this 4.7-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. This trail is great for running and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Vancouver

Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour

Get to know this 22.7-km point-to-point trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 4 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road 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 October.

Distance
22.7 km
Elevation
+319m
Time
5 h 4 min
UBC Malcolm Knapp M, F30, C, and A10 Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp M, F30, C, and A10 Loop

Experience this 5.8-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
5.8 km
Elevation
+212m
Time
1 h 46 min
Maple Beach via Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Maple Beach via Admiralty Point Trail

Discover this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Belcarra Bluffs and Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Coquitlam

Belcarra Bluffs and Admiralty Point Trail

Head out on this 6.0-km loop trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Chineside Ravine trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Port Moody

Chineside Ravine

Enjoy this 2.4-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 43 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, 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.

Maple Bay Interpretive Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Maple Bay Interpretive Trail

Head out on this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, camping, 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.

Homesite Creek Falls via Brooks trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Homesite Creek Falls via Brooks

Experience this 2.9-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Black Mountain Plateau Winter Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Black Mountain Plateau Winter Trail

Check out this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are October through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cabin Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Cabin Lake Trail

Check out this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 3 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.

Four Lakes Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Four Lakes Loop

Head out on this 7.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 17 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.

Shakecutters - VFR - Summer Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Shakecutters - VFR - Summer Trail

Experience this 6.6-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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.