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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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Abby Grind trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Abby Grind

Head out on this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Upper Sumas 6, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 4 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.

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99 trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99

Discover this 26.4-km point-to-point trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
26.4 km
Elevation
+1,689m
Time
5 h 18 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam

Try this 22.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Little River Extended Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Little River Extended Loop

Enjoy this 7.2-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 29 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Brandywine Falls trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Brandywine Falls

Check out this 1.1-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Brew Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Brew Lake

Try this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 40 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.1 km
Elevation
+1,048m
Time
6 h 40 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Drummonds Walk East trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Burnaby

Drummonds Walk East

Try this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Yale

Flatiron via Needle Peak Trail

Head out on this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Distance
10 km
Elevation
+852m
Time
3 h 40 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Hat Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hat Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for birding, 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.

Distance
14.3 km
Elevation
+1,588m
Time
3 h 40 min
Forest River Views
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Seymour Grind Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour Grind Loop

Enjoy this 7.2-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Lost Lagoon and Rose Garden Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Lost Lagoon and Rose Garden Loop

Enjoy this 3.2-km loop trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Beaver Lake - Stanley Park Seawall trail photo
Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Beaver Lake - Stanley Park Seawall

Discover this 7.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 53 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and road biking, 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.

Overlord, Lakeside & Decker Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Whistler

Overlord, Lakeside & Decker Loop

Check out this 9.5-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 27 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 June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
9.5 km
Elevation
+510m
Time
3 h 27 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Cheakamus River via Garibaldi Lake Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Cheakamus River via Garibaldi Lake Trail

Check out this 42.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 15 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 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
42.3 km
Elevation
+2,250m
Time
15 h 18 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Barrier Lake and Lesser Garibaldi Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Barrier Lake and Lesser Garibaldi Lake

Try this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter 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
13.5 km
Elevation
+841m
Time
5 h 18 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Panorama Ridge via Helm Creek Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Panorama Ridge via Helm Creek Trail

Get to know this 29.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, 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
29.9 km
Elevation
+1,615m
Time
1 h 34 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Rice Lake and Lynn Canyon Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Rice Lake and Lynn Canyon Loop

Discover this 6.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6 km
Elevation
+151m
Time
1 h 34 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest
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