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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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Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop

Get to know this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 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.

Lynn Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Lynn Lake Trail

Check out this 21.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 40 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
21.7 km
Elevation
+812m
Time
6 h 40 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Mamquam Lake Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Mamquam Lake Trail

Get to know this 41.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 13 h 50 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
41.4 km
Elevation
+1,875m
Time
13 h 50 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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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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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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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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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.

Echo Lake Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Loop
Squamish

Echo Lake Trail

Check out this 8.4-km loop trail near Squamish, 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.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+899m
Time
2 h 55 min
Beach Forest Lake
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Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Fork, Nu Speed, Mixed Bag and Autobahn Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Abbotsford

Fork, Nu Speed, Mixed Bag and Autobahn Loop

Try this 7.7-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 35 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 January through August.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation
+350m
Time
2 h 35 min
Forest River Views
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Lower Bridal Falls Viewpoint trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Lower Bridal Falls Viewpoint

Get to know this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near Bridall Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 53 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through August.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+693m
Time
3 h 53 min
Forest River Views
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30 Foot Pool Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

30 Foot Pool Loop

Check out this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 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.

Coquitlam Lake View, Sawblade and Woodland Walk Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View, Sawblade and Woodland Walk Loop

Discover this 11.6-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 21 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 March through October.

Distance
11.6 km
Elevation
+661m
Time
4 h 21 min
Forest River Views
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Baden Powell Trail: Seymour Canyon to Lynn Canyon trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Seymour Canyon to Lynn Canyon

Experience this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 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.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+491m
Time
3 h 32 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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