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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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Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout

Head out on this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.

Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake

Try this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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 February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+862m
Time
5 h 39 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Hayes Trail to Kanaka Creek trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hayes Trail to Kanaka Creek

Enjoy this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through August.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+164m
Time
1 h 13 min
Forest River Views
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Cypress Lake via The Wall and Lungbuster trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Port Moody

Cypress Lake via The Wall and Lungbuster

Discover this 10.9-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, 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
10.9 km
Elevation
+521m
Time
3 h 45 min
Forest Lake River
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Eagle Mountain and Cypress Lake trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain and Cypress Lake

Try this 18.5-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18.5 km
Elevation
+866m
Time
6 h 17 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Poplar Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Burnaby

Poplar Trail

Try this 2.4-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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 March through August.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+205m
Time
1 h 8 min
Forest River Views
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Bosumarne Falls trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Bosumarne Falls

Try this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 57 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.

Bridal Veil Falls trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Chilliwack

Bridal Veil Falls

Enjoy this 1.0-km loop trail near Cheam 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Brandywine Falls and Suspension Bridge Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Brandywine Falls and Suspension Bridge Trail

Experience this 11.3-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance
11.3 km
Elevation
+299m
Time
3 h 2 min
Forest Views Waterfall
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Mount Price trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Mount Price

Get to know this 26.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 18 min to complete. 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 June through October.

Distance
26.7 km
Elevation
+1,604m
Time
10 h 18 min
Lake River Views
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Ossa Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Ossa Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 24.5-km out-and-back trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
24.5 km
Elevation
+2,375m
Time
10 h 52 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Shadow Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Whistler

Shadow Lake Loop

Explore this 5.5-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are August through August.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+72m
Time
1 h 13 min
Forest Lake Views
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Watersprite Lake (Winter Route) trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Watersprite Lake (Winter Route)

Head out on this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 17 min to complete. 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 April.

Distance
15.3 km
Elevation
+743m
Time
5 h 17 min
Forest Lake River
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Blue Heron Loop: Rotary Vedder River - Vedder North Dyke trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Blue Heron Loop: Rotary Vedder River - Vedder North Dyke

Head out on this 6.0-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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.

Upper Capilano Pacific Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Upper Capilano Pacific Trail

Get to know this 5.6-km out-and-back trail near North 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 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.

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop via Perimeter Trail

Experience this 5.6-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.