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Wilderness Feature: River

River & Canyon Trails in British Columbia

Follow rushing riverbanks, whitewater gorges, and scenic salmon rivers along British Columbia trails.

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Burnaby Lake Park Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Burnaby Lake Park Trail

Explore this 10.3-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 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.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+28m
Time
1 h 54 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Views Wildlife
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Reifel Bird Sanctuary Loop trail photo
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.

Brandywine Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Brandywine Trail

Head out on this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Burnaby Mountain Eastside trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Burnaby Mountain Eastside

Head out on this 5.0-km loop trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 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.

Katzie Marsh Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Pitt Meadows

Katzie Marsh Loop

Get to know this 6.6-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Lower Lynn Loop Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Lower Lynn Loop Trail

Discover this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 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.

Whippoorwill Point Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Whippoorwill Point Trail

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 11 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and paddle sports, 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.

UBC Malcolm Knapp Red Trail, A10, Blue Trail, and C Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp Red Trail, A10, Blue Trail, and C Loop

Check out this 7.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 27 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 November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+303m
Time
2 h 27 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest
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Hayward Lake Railway Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hayward Lake Railway Trail

Try this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 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.

Tynehead Perimeter Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Tynehead Perimeter Trail

Get to know this 4.2-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for road biking, 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.

Rolley Lake and Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Mission

Rolley Lake and Falls Loop

Try this 4.8-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Kanaka Creek trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Kanaka Creek

Head out on this 2.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, 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.

Shaggy Mane Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Langley

Shaggy Mane Trail Loop

Discover this 10.6-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 13 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, 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.

Distance
10.6 km
Elevation
+100m
Time
2 h 13 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Cheakamus Lake trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Cheakamus Lake

Check out this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation
+294m
Time
37 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest
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Serpentine Loop Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Serpentine Loop Trail

Try this 2.6-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Deer Lake Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Deer Lake Trail

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and paddle sports, 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.

Addington Lookout, High Knoll, Lodge, Fern and Quarry Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Port Coquitlam

Addington Lookout, High Knoll, Lodge, Fern and Quarry Loop

Check out this 6.8-km loop trail near Port Coquitlam, 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 birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.