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River & Canyon Trails in British Columbia

Follow rushing riverbanks, whitewater gorges, and scenic salmon rivers along British Columbia trails.

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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.

Ancient Cedars Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Whistler

Ancient Cedars Trail

Check out this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 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 May through October. 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.

Severed D MTB Loop via Old Buck Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Severed D MTB Loop via Old Buck Trail

Discover this 6.4-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6.4 km
Elevation
+351m
Time
50 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River
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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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South Needle trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
North Vancouver

South Needle

Try this 14.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
14.8 km
Elevation
+1,398m
Time
2 h 21 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs 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.

Habrich Spur Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Squamish

Habrich Spur Trail

Experience this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance
10.6 km
Elevation
+533m
Time
3 h 44 min
Forest River Views
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Douglas Bay to Gambier Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Gambier Island

Douglas Bay to Gambier Lake

Experience this 9.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, 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.

Distance
9.7 km
Elevation
+521m
Time
3 h 32 min
Beach Forest Lake
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Gloria Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Gloria Trail

Try this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Rosedale, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.8 km
Elevation
+1,257m
Time
6 h 18 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Tricouni Ridge trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Tricouni Ridge

Proceed cautiously on this 28.0-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through September.

Distance
28 km
Elevation
+2,129m
Time
1 h 38 min
Forest Lake River
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