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Wilderness Feature: Kid friendly

Kid-Friendly Hiking Trails in British Columbia

Family-friendly nature trails, gradual paths, and accessible outdoor adventures for kids in British Columbia.

🌊 Waterfalls 🏊 Alpine Lakes 🏔️ Scenic Views 🌲 Forests 🐶 Dog-Friendly 👨‍👩‍👧 Kid-Friendly 🚵 Mountain Biking 🥾 Hiking ❄️ Snowshoeing
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Twin Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Falls Loop

Enjoy this 1.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.

Quarry Trail to Mid-Marsh Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Quarry Trail to Mid-Marsh Trail

Get to know this 4.8-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 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.

Hollyburn Hiker's Access trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hollyburn Hiker's Access

Head out on this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. 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.

Sun Run Race (Full Route) trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Vancouver

Sun Run Race (Full Route)

Try this 10.5-km point-to-point trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Avison Trail - Seawall Path - Merilees Trail - Siwash Rock Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Avison Trail - Seawall Path - Merilees Trail - Siwash Rock Trail

Explore this 5.5-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 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.

Abby Grind trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Abby Grind

Head out on this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Upper Sumas 6, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam

Try this 22.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Shannon Falls Lookout trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Shannon Falls Lookout

Discover this 1.1-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, 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.

Little River Extended Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Little River Extended Loop

Enjoy this 7.2-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 29 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 best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Brandywine Falls trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Brandywine Falls

Check out this 1.1-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 23 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Drummonds Walk East trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Burnaby

Drummonds Walk East

Try this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Procrastination and Berm Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Procrastination and Berm Trail Loop

Get to know this 3.4-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 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.

Devonian Harbour Park to Harbour Green Park trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Devonian Harbour Park to Harbour Green Park

Enjoy this 3.5-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 40 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.

Lost Lagoon and Rose Garden Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Lost Lagoon and Rose Garden Loop

Enjoy this 3.2-km loop trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 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.

Loop of the Siwash Rock and Merilees Trails trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Loop of the Siwash Rock and Merilees Trails

Try this 2.9-km loop trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Beaver Lake - Stanley Park Seawall trail photo
Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Beaver Lake - Stanley Park Seawall

Discover this 7.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 53 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and road biking, 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.

Maplewood Flats Conservation Area Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Maplewood Flats Conservation Area Loop

Get to know this 4.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and walking, so you'll likely encounter 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.

Smuggler Cove trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Smuggler Cove

Try this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Secret Cove, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and walking, 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.