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Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

Premier trail running paths, dirt forest loops, and endurance routes across British Columbia.

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Halfmoon Bay Trail to Caren Peak trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Halfmoon Bay Trail to Caren Peak

Discover this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.1 km
Elevation
+356m
Time
3 h 22 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Old Pole Road and Lazy Boy Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Pender Harbour

Old Pole Road and Lazy Boy Loop

Enjoy this 10.9-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast A, 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, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.9 km
Elevation
+169m
Time
2 h 30 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Harrison Lagoon trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Lagoon

Enjoy this 1.4-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, 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.

Ghostpass Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Sunshine Valley

Ghostpass Lake

Discover this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 27 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18 km
Elevation
+1,223m
Time
7 h 27 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Lost Lake via Fisherman's Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Lost Lake via Fisherman's Trail

Explore this 26.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 19 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
26.4 km
Elevation
+480m
Time
6 h 19 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Beach
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Alice Lake via Jack's Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Squamish

Alice Lake via Jack's Trail

Try this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Teapot Hill via Goat Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Teapot Hill via Goat Trail

Head out on this 4.2-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 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.

Distance
4.2 km
Elevation
+237m
Time
1 h 33 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Burke North Summit trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Burke North Summit

Enjoy this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,273m
Time
38 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Rolley Lakeside Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Rolley Lakeside Trail

Get to know this 2.9-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 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 February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cirque Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Cirque Lake Trail

Experience this 3.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 48 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, paddle sports, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
3.2 km
Elevation
+354m
Time
1 h 48 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Vancouver

Stanley Park to Horseshoe Bay Bike Tour

Get to know this 22.7-km point-to-point trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 4 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance
22.7 km
Elevation
+319m
Time
5 h 4 min
Kid friendly Stroller friendly Paved
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Whiskey Pond via UBC Malcolm Knapp Forest trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Whiskey Pond via UBC Malcolm Knapp Forest

Discover this 12.7-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
12.7 km
Elevation
+324m
Time
3 h 22 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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