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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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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.

Trans Canada Trail: New Brighton Park - Kensington Park trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Trans Canada Trail: New Brighton Park - Kensington Park

Check out this 12.4-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, mountain biking, and road 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.

Surrey Bend Regional Park: Pacific Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Surrey

Surrey Bend Regional Park: Pacific Trail

Enjoy this 3.5-km out-and-back trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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.

Spirea Loop Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Spirea Loop Trail

Explore this 2.7-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, 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, 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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Tynehead - Serpentine - Sunny - 168 Street Access Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Tynehead - Serpentine - Sunny - 168 Street Access Trail

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 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.

168 Street Access Trail - Serpentine Trail - Hawthorn Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

168 Street Access Trail - Serpentine Trail - Hawthorn Trail

Experience this 3.1-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 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.

Serpentine Trail - Sunny Trail - Perimeter Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Serpentine Trail - Sunny Trail - Perimeter Trail

Head out on this 7.2-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Serpentine, Nurse Stump and Sunny Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Serpentine, Nurse Stump and Sunny Trail

Get to know this 3.5-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Serpentine, Hawthorn and Birch Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Serpentine, Hawthorn and Birch Trail

Try this 2.4-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, 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, but must be on a leash.

Shell Road Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Richmond

Shell Road Trail

Get to know this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.