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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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Shell Road Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Richmond

Shell Road Trail

Get to know this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Upper Backyard - Blue Line - IMBY trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Port Moody

Upper Backyard - Blue Line - IMBY

Discover this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 19 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Blair Range Loop via Perimeter Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Blair Range Loop via Perimeter Trail

Explore this 3.2-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 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.

Nicomekl River Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Langley

Nicomekl River Trail

Head out on this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 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.

Distance
5.1 km
Elevation
+18m
Time
58 min
Kid friendly Forest River
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Bear Claw Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Bear Claw Loop

Explore this 2.4-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, horseback riding, 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 October.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+65m
Time
38 min
Kid friendly Forest River
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Tent Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Tent Trail

Experience this 3.2-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through October.

Distance
3.2 km
Elevation
+119m
Time
58 min
Kid friendly Forest River
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Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Golden Ears Bridge to Fort Langley Trail trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
Langley

Golden Ears Bridge to Fort Langley Trail

Experience this 12.9-km point-to-point trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 31 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 October.

Distance
12.9 km
Elevation
+73m
Time
2 h 31 min
Forest River Views
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Vancouver Sea Wall: False Creek (Downtown Side) trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Vancouver Sea Wall: False Creek (Downtown Side)

Head out on this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, 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.

30 Foot Pool Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

30 Foot Pool Loop

Check out this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 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.

Twin Bridges, Fisherman's and Baden Powell Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Bridges, Fisherman's and Baden Powell Trail Loop

Explore this 6.1-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 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.

Lynn Canyon via Baden Powell and Sea to Sky Trail trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon via Baden Powell and Sea to Sky Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 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
8.5 km
Elevation
+124m
Time
2 h 16 min
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Seymour Canyon Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour Canyon Loop

Experience this 7.4-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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.

Farside and Riverside Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Farside and Riverside Loop

Get to know this 6.8-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 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 July through September.

Distance
6.8 km
Elevation
+212m
Time
1 h 55 min
Forest River Views
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Arbutus Greenway trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Vancouver

Arbutus Greenway

Explore this 8.5-km point-to-point trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 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.

South Dyke Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Richmond

South Dyke Trail

Discover this 8.0-km point-to-point trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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 October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Lynn Canyon Loop via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon Loop via Baden Powell Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.