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Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

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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.

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.

Stanley Park Inner Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Stanley Park Inner Loop

Get to know this 7.9-km loop trail near 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 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cypress Lake and White Rock Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Cypress Lake and White Rock Loop

Get to know this 11.1-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 8 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
11.1 km
Elevation
+628m
Time
4 h 8 min
Forest Lake Views
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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.

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
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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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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Gambier Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Gambier Island

Gambier Lake

Enjoy this 19.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 18 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 May through May.

Distance
19.6 km
Elevation
+816m
Time
6 h 18 min
Forest Lake Views
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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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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.

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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Seymour Dam via Fisherman's Trail and Spur 4 trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Seymour Dam via Fisherman's Trail and Spur 4

Explore this 33.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
33.6 km
Elevation
+605m
Time
42 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest
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Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles

Check out this 5.3-km out-and-back 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 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
5.3 km
Elevation
+423m
Time
2 h 20 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Baden-Powell Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Baden-Powell Trail

Experience this 7.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 49 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.1 km
Elevation
+450m
Time
2 h 49 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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West Lake via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

West Lake via Baden Powell Trail

Check out this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 38 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake

Experience this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 15 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.