Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

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Point to Point

North Vancouver

Grouse Grind Trail

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Distance

1.9 km

Elevation

+780m

Time

1 h 42 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Partially paved Forest

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Hard

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West Vancouver

Yew Lake Trail - Bowen Lookout Trail - Howe Sound Crest Trail

Head out on this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 38 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 October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

18 km

Elevation

+1,273m

Time

7 h 38 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Hard

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Chilliwack

Radium Lake

Discover this 16.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, 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

16.9 km

Elevation

+1,084m

Time

1 h 12 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Partially paved Beach

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Very Hard

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West Vancouver

The West Lion

Enjoy this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 41 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 May through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

14.6 km

Elevation

+1,462m

Time

7 h 41 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River

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Chilliwack

Flora Lake Trail

Get to know this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and fishing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

16.3 km

Elevation

+1,709m

Time

1 h 38 min

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West Vancouver

Mount Harvey

Discover this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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.

Distance

11.3 km

Elevation

+1,407m

Time

1 h 38 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Very Hard

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Whistler

Flute Summit via Singing Pass

Enjoy this 30.4-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 h 18 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

30.4 km

Elevation

+1,699m

Time

11 h 18 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Hard

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Squamish

Stawamus Chief via Shannon Falls

Try this 8.0-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 6 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, rock climbing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8 km

Elevation

+765m

Time

4 h 6 min

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Manning Park

Lone Goat Mountain from Gibson Pass

Check out this 21.7-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 55 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

21.7 km

Elevation

+1,168m

Time

7 h 55 min

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Yale

Needle Peak Trail

Experience this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Yale, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Distance

8.7 km

Elevation

+830m

Time

12 min

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Chilliwack

Mount Thurston via Elk Mountain

Experience this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Slesse Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 26 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14.6 km

Elevation

+1,108m

Time

6 h 26 min

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Very Hard

Loop

Squamish

The Black Tusk

Discover this 25.9-km loop trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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

25.9 km

Elevation

+1,761m

Time

11 h 30 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Very Hard

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Whistler

Garibaldi Lake Campground via Helm Creek Trail

Experience this 34.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 h 30 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

34.1 km

Elevation

+1,574m

Time

11 h 30 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Loop

Coquitlam

Eagle Ridge Trail

Experience this 13.8-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 2 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.8 km

Elevation

+1,027m

Time

6 h 2 min

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Very Hard

Loop

Manning Park

Frosty Mountain Loop

Discover this 27.2-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter 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

27.2 km

Elevation

+1,468m

Time

6 h 18 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest

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Very Hard

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Whistler

Wedgemount Lake and Tupper Lake

Discover this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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

11.9 km

Elevation

+1,279m

Time

1 h 26 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Hard

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Gibsons

Mount Elphinstone Summit Trail

Experience this 12.4-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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

12.4 km

Elevation

+1,067m

Time

34 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views

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North Vancouver

Coliseum Mountain

Try this 21.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 27 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 best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

21.9 km

Elevation

+1,314m

Time

8 h 27 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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