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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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Cheakamus Farside Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Cheakamus Farside Trail

Explore this 7.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, 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 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
7.1 km
Elevation
+229m
Time
2 h 3 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River
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Rolley Falls Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Mission

Rolley Falls Trail

Get to know this 1.4-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 39 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 February through October.

Distance
1.4 km
Elevation
+110m
Time
39 min
Forest River Views
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Garnet Creek Falls trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Hope

Garnet Creek Falls

Enjoy this 21.4-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 37 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
21.4 km
Elevation
+813m
Time
6 h 37 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Vancouver

Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour

Get to know this 22.7-km point-to-point trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 4 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance
22.7 km
Elevation
+319m
Time
5 h 4 min
Kid friendly Stroller friendly Paved
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Whiskey Pond via UBC Malcolm Knapp Forest trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Whiskey Pond via UBC Malcolm Knapp Forest

Discover this 12.7-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 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
12.7 km
Elevation
+324m
Time
3 h 22 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Camp Linley from Watt Creek Trailhead trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Camp Linley from Watt Creek Trailhead

Head out on this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 28 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Liumchen Lake, Old Baldy Mountain and Church Mountain via Windy Knob trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Liumchen Lake, Old Baldy Mountain and Church Mountain via Windy Knob

Enjoy this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 6 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+991m
Time
6 h 6 min
Forest Lake River
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19 Mile Creek Trail: Iceberg Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

19 Mile Creek Trail: Iceberg Lake

Discover this 14.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 51 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.2 km
Elevation
+967m
Time
5 h 51 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Heron Colony Loop - Centre Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Heron Colony Loop - Centre Trail

Check out this 1.3-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

West Knob via Baden Powell trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

West Knob via Baden Powell

Experience this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 5 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.

Distance
9.3 km
Elevation
+701m
Time
4 h 5 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Pacific Reach Linear Park trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Surrey

Pacific Reach Linear Park

Enjoy this 1.0-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 11 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, running, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Hawthorne Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Hawthorne Park Loop

Explore this 1.9-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Williams Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Williams Park Loop

Discover this 2.4-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 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.

Mission Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Mission Trail

Check out this 2.4-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 31 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.

Discovery Trail - Fishtrap Creek Park Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Discovery Trail - Fishtrap Creek Park Trail

Enjoy this 12.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 35 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.

Downes Bowl Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Downes Bowl Trail

Experience this 4.3-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.