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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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Green River Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Green River Loop

Head out on this 11.9-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 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 April through October.

Distance
11.9 km
Elevation
+306m
Time
3 h 10 min
Forest Lake
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Shannon Basin Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Shannon Basin Loop

Discover this 9.5-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 49 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance
9.5 km
Elevation
+327m
Time
2 h 49 min
Forest River Views
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Confederation Nature Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Confederation Nature Trail

Check out this 1.6-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 31 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Bert Flinn - Starz Line 1 trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Port Moody

Bert Flinn - Starz Line 1

Get to know this 3.1-km loop trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 45 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

High Knoll: Meadow - Mid-Marsh - Quarry trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

High Knoll: Meadow - Mid-Marsh - Quarry

Experience this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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.

Elgin Heritage Park Nature Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Elgin Heritage Park Nature Trail

Head out on this 2.3-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 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, but must be on a leash.

Whistler Train Wreck via Sea to Sky and Train Wreck Trails trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Whistler Train Wreck via Sea to Sky and Train Wreck Trails

Head out on this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and scenic driving, 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.

Cascade Falls trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Cascade Falls

Enjoy this 0.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 13 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alexander Falls trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alexander Falls

Experience this 2.4-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 popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+119m
Time
50 min
Kid friendly Forest River
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Low Knoll: Lodge - Fern - Mid-Marsh trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Low Knoll: Lodge - Fern - Mid-Marsh

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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.

Brandywine Trail Loop to Cal-Cheak Suspension Bridge trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Brandywine Trail Loop to Cal-Cheak Suspension Bridge

Check out this 9.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, 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.

Brandywine Falls Loop via Suspension Bridge trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Brandywine Falls Loop via Suspension Bridge

Head out on this 9.5-km loop trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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
9.5 km
Elevation
+215m
Time
2 h 24 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Hunter Logging Road trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Hunter Logging Road

Experience this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Pipeline and Sidewinder Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Pipeline and Sidewinder Loop

Enjoy this 5.0-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through October.

Distance
5 km
Elevation
+215m
Time
1 h 38 min
Forest River Views
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Thornhill Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Thornhill Loop

Try this 10.5-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 5 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.

Alta Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alta Lake Loop

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cedar Mill and Headwaters Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Cedar Mill and Headwaters Trail Loop

Get to know this 8.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.5 km
Elevation
+182m
Time
2 h 8 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop

Get to know this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, 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 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.