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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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Slhanay Peak Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Slhanay Peak Trail

Check out this 6.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 18 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, but must be on a leash.

East Mission Heritage Greenway and Gondola trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

East Mission Heritage Greenway and Gondola

Enjoy this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 53 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
2.7 km
Elevation
+114m
Time
53 min
Twin Falls Loop via Sea to Sky Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Falls Loop via Sea to Sky Trail

Explore this 7.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.

Fisherman's Trail North trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Fisherman's Trail North

Discover this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
16.3 km
Elevation
+253m
Time
3 h 44 min
Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Bowen Island

Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake

Proceed cautiously on this 15.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 April through October.

Distance
15.9 km
Elevation
+810m
Time
1 h 49 min
Lower Alouette River Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Pitt Meadows

Lower Alouette River Loop

Discover this 10.0-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, 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.

Castle Towers trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Castle Towers

Proceed cautiously on this 34.4-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for camping and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
34.4 km
Elevation
+2,739m
Time
3 h 40 min
Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling) trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Vancouver

Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling)

Head out on this 25.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 36 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.

Distance
25.9 km
Elevation
+300m
Time
5 h 36 min
The Lost Oakley trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Abbotsford

The Lost Oakley

Try this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Upper Sumas 6, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation
+157m
Time
1 h 4 min
South Slope Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Coquitlam

South Slope Trail

Try this 13.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.8 km
Elevation
+781m
Time
5 h 9 min
Baden Powell Trail via Hyannis to Mount Seymour trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail via Hyannis to Mount Seymour

Get to know this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Maplewood, 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 hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Tunnel Bluffs from Lions Bay trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Tunnel Bluffs from Lions Bay

Explore this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 50 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.

Distance
11.3 km
Elevation
+533m
Time
3 h 50 min
Matsqui Lookout trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Mission

Matsqui Lookout

Check out this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 min to complete. This trail is great for 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. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Robert Burnaby Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Robert Burnaby Park Loop

Head out on this 2.1-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 36 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 best times to visit this trail are January through May. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Burnett Falls Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Sechelt

Burnett Falls Trail

Discover this 0.5-km out-and-back trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 10 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.

Distance
0.5 km
Elevation
+27m
Time
10 min
Norrish Creek Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Norrish Creek Trail

Get to know this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through June.

Distance
5.1 km
Elevation
+155m
Time
1 h 27 min
Cleveland Dam and Second Canyon Viewpoint Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Second Canyon Viewpoint Loop

Check out this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 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.