Mountain Biking Routes in British Columbia

Challenging

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Grouse Mountain Park to Lynn Valley

Discover this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 35 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

14.6 km

Elevation

+864m

Time

5 h 35 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Partially paved Forest

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Squamish

Red Heather Meadows to Elfin Lakes

Discover this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 24 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and cross-country skiing, 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.

Distance

20.3 km

Elevation

+812m

Time

6 h 24 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View Trail

Experience this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 1 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10.8 km

Elevation

+610m

Time

4 h 1 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River

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Moderate

Loop

Maple Ridge

Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Distance

10.3 km

Elevation

+389m

Time

3 h 10 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Moderate

Loop

Abbotsford

McKee Peak from Lower Sumas Mountain Park

Experience this 7.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through October.

Distance

7.4 km

Elevation

+386m

Time

2 h 39 min

Kid friendly Cave Forest

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Moderate

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Whistler

Ancient Cedars Trail

Check out this 4.7-km out-and-back 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 hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+301m

Time

1 h 51 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Loop

Squamish

Red Heather Meadows

Check out this 11.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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.

Distance

11.4 km

Elevation

+541m

Time

3 h 54 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Moderate

Loop

Abbotsford

Ledgeview Extended Loop

Head out on this 6.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 22 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 January through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.4 km

Elevation

+356m

Time

2 h 22 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Loop

Abbotsford

Berminator, Speedway, Da Plow, Flinstones and Federau

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 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 best times to visit this trail are January through August.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+334m

Time

2 h 9 min

Cave Forest Views

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Moderate

Loop

Abbotsford

Fork, Nu Speed, Mixed Bag and Autobahn Loop

Try this 7.7-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 35 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 best times to visit this trail are January through August.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+350m

Time

2 h 35 min

Forest River Views

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Moderate

Loop

Whistler

Rainbow Falls Loop

Get to know this 2.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+138m

Time

50 min

Forest River Waterfall

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Challenging

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Gibsons

First Camp and Chaster Falls

Head out on this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Gibsons, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 16 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.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+233m

Time

1 h 16 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

Out & Back

Gibsons

Chaster Falls via Hwy 102

Experience this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near Granthams Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 38 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+392m

Time

2 h 38 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Hope

Garnet Creek Falls

Enjoy this 21.4-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 37 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

21.4 km

Elevation

+813m

Time

6 h 37 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Chilliwack

Liumchen Creek Valley

Try this 15.4-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 25 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving, 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

15.4 km

Elevation

+772m

Time

5 h 25 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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