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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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Fraser River Waterfront Pathway trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Burnaby

Fraser River Waterfront Pathway

Get to know this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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.

Mystery Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mystery Lake

Try this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 54 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Ladner Harbour trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Delta

Ladner Harbour

Get to know this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through May. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Viewpoint Trail via Viking Trail and Menzies Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Viewpoint Trail via Viking Trail and Menzies Trail

Experience this 3.2-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Pepin Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Pepin Trail Loop

Explore this 4.7-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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.

Cambie Creek Loop via Fat Dog Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Manning Park

Cambie Creek Loop via Fat Dog Trail

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 26 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are December through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Green Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Green Trail

Try this 3.1-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, 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
3.1 km
Elevation
+56m
Time
44 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest
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Seymour River Suspension Bridge Loop via Twin Bridges Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour River Suspension Bridge Loop via Twin Bridges Trail

Discover this 7.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 6 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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.

Musqueam Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Musqueam Park Loop

Enjoy this 2.4-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This trail is great for horseback riding, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Railway Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Richmond

Railway Trail

Try this 4.7-km point-to-point trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Nicomekl Greenway trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Surrey

Nicomekl Greenway

Discover this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 51 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 best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance
4.5 km
Elevation
+16m
Time
51 min
Kid friendly River Views
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Browne Creek Wetlands Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Browne Creek Wetlands Loop

Get to know this 4.2-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail

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 43 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.

North Arm Bridge Bikeway trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Vancouver

North Arm Bridge Bikeway

Discover this 1.1-km point-to-point trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, 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.

Second Narrows Bridge Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Second Narrows Bridge Trail

Explore this 4.7-km loop trail near Seymour Creek 2, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, road biking, 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.

Seymour Valley Trailway and Spur 4 Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour Valley Trailway and Spur 4 Loop

Head out on this 28.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for 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.