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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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Baden Powell Trail: Grouse Mountain Park to Lynn Valley trail photo
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.

Brother's Creek Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brother's Creek Loop

Experience this 6.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 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 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.

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.

Crater Rim and Farside Loop Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Crater Rim and Farside Loop Trail

Get to know this 8.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Harrison Grind Lookout via Campbell Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Grind Lookout via Campbell Lake Trail

Explore this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 6 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, 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
11.6 km
Elevation
+876m
Time
5 h 6 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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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.

Vedder Mountain Ridge Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain Ridge Trail

Explore this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Lindell Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and hiking, 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
9 km
Elevation
+387m
Time
2 h 56 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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The West Lion trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

The West Lion

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 41 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 May through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
14.6 km
Elevation
+1,462m
Time
7 h 41 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River
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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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Hoover Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Mission

Hoover Lake Trail

Check out this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 38 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.

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.