Dog-Free Wilderness Trails in British Columbia

Expert

Point to Point

North Vancouver

Grouse Grind Trail

Bummer, this trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.

Distance

1.9 km

Elevation

+780m

Time

1 h 42 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Partially paved Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Delta

Reifel Bird Sanctuary Loop

Check out this 3.4-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. This trail is great for birding 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

3.4 km

Elevation

+10m

Time

38 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Richmond

Richmond Nature Park

Explore this 3.1-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 33 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

3.1 km

Elevation

+5m

Time

33 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Rice Lake Loop

Enjoy this 2.9-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, 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.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+30m

Time

37 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

West Vancouver

Whytecliff Trail

Head out on this 0.8-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for paddle sports, running, 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.

Distance

0.8 km

Elevation

+18m

Time

12 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Very Easy

Point to Point

Whistler

Crank it Up

Try this 2.9-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+2m

Time

9 h 54 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

West Vancouver

Yew Lake Trail

Check out this 2.3-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.3 km

Elevation

+27m

Time

29 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Squamish

Alice Lake Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+13m

Time

21 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Beach

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Expert

Point to Point

North Vancouver

BCMC Trail

Check out this 2.4-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+791m

Time

1 h 15 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

View Guide

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

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Point to Point

West Vancouver

Old Forks AKA Mystery DH MTB Trail

Explore this 1.6-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

1.6 km

Elevation

+8m

Time

57 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Wildlife

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

VanDusen Botanical Gardens

Experience this 2.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.9 km

Elevation

+38m

Time

39 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly

View Guide

Very Easy

Point to Point

Whistler

Whistler A-Line

Get to know this 2.4-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 31 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 April through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+0m

Time

31 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River

View Guide

Very Easy

Point to Point

Whistler

Golden Triangle to Ho Chi Min

Explore this 4.7-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 29 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 April through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+18m

Time

1 h 29 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Views

View Guide

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.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+10m

Time

44 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Red Trail

Check out this 1.8-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 28 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+46m

Time

28 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Burke Mountain Dawg and Hustler

Get to know this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 50 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 September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.3 km

Elevation

+124m

Time

50 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Views

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Coquitlam

Flow, Tyler, Brap, Fluid, and Hustler Loop

Try this 3.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding 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 September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

3.4 km

Elevation

+197m

Time

49 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

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