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Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

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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.

Upper Backyard - Blue Line - IMBY trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Port Moody

Upper Backyard - Blue Line - IMBY

Discover this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 19 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Blair Range Loop via Perimeter Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Blair Range Loop via Perimeter Trail

Explore this 3.2-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 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.

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.

Burnaby Mountain Park Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Park Loop

Get to know this 11.1-km loop trail near Burnaby, 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 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.

Garibaldi Highlands and Bob McIntosh Memorial Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Garibaldi Highlands and Bob McIntosh Memorial Loop

Enjoy this 13.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 37 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.

Distance
13.4 km
Elevation
+366m
Time
3 h 37 min
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Incline and Whisky West Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Incline and Whisky West Loop

Head out on this 11.4-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.4 km
Elevation
+433m
Time
3 h 32 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Vancouver Sea Wall: False Creek (Downtown Side) trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Vancouver Sea Wall: False Creek (Downtown Side)

Head out on this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and paddle sports, 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.

Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Imperial Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Council Trail - Sword Fern Trail - Imperial Trail

Get to know this 4.3-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, horseback riding, 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.

Cove Runner, Rain Dancer and Boundary Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Cove Runner, Rain Dancer and Boundary Trail Loop

Get to know this 7.9-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking 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.

Distance
7.9 km
Elevation
+323m
Time
2 h 30 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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MacKay Creek Trail Loop trail photo
Expert
Loop
North Vancouver

MacKay Creek Trail Loop

Try this 3.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 33 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+542m
Time
2 h 33 min
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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.

Dempsey and Lower Dreamweaver Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Dempsey and Lower Dreamweaver Trail Loop

Discover this 3.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 28 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.9 km
Elevation
+224m
Time
1 h 28 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Twin Bridges, Fisherman's and Baden Powell Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Bridges, Fisherman's and Baden Powell Trail Loop

Explore this 6.1-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 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.

Trans Canada, Cougar Creek, Barnet and Mountain Air Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Burnaby

Trans Canada, Cougar Creek, Barnet and Mountain Air Loop

Discover this 10.3-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 25 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+461m
Time
3 h 25 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Deer Lake South Loop via Second Beach Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Deer Lake South Loop via Second Beach Trail

Get to know this 4.7-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are December through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

1001 Steps Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Surrey

1001 Steps Trail

Check out this 0.6-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 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.

Christopherson Steps trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Surrey

Christopherson Steps

Enjoy this 0.3-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 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 best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.