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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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Eagle Bluffs via Black Mountain Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Eagle Bluffs via Black Mountain Trail

Enjoy this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Iona Jetty trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Richmond

Iona Jetty

Try this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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.

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon trail photo
Challenging
Point to Point
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon

Head out on this 11.9-km point-to-point trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 12 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 February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Whyte Lake via Nelson Creek Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Whyte Lake via Nelson Creek Trail

Explore this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, 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 birding and hiking, 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.

Alouette Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake Trail

Discover this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 36 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alpine Walk Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alpine Walk Trail

Get to know this 1.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 28 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 June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.4 km
Elevation
+63m
Time
28 min
Spirit Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Spirit Trail

Try this 1.0-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 15 min to complete. This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through March. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Falls Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Hope

Falls Lake Trail

Experience this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Tulameen, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Incline Railway Trail to Brothers Creek Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Incline Railway Trail to Brothers Creek Trail

Experience this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, 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 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Millstream Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Millstream Trail

Check out this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, 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.

Hollyburn Fir via Brewis Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hollyburn Fir via Brewis Trail

Head out on this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 41 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.

Cypress Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Cypress Falls Loop

Experience this 2.9-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 57 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.

Bob's ReBob Upper and Lower Loop Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Bob's ReBob Upper and Lower Loop Trail

Check out this 3.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Whip Spin Me Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Whip Spin Me Trail

Enjoy this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 57 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 March through October.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation
+133m
Time
57 min
A River Runs Through It and Bart's Dark Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

A River Runs Through It and Bart's Dark Trail Loop

Get to know this 7.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Emerald Forest: Trails 1 -2 trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Emerald Forest: Trails 1 -2

Explore this 3.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 51 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 best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Mel's Dilemma trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Whistler

Mel's Dilemma

Enjoy this 1.0-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 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 October.

Distance
1 km
Elevation
+17m
Time
14 min