Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Elfin Lakes to The Opal Cone

Check out this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 16 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

15 km

Elevation

+753m

Time

5 h 16 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Mission

Devil's Lake Loop

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, 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

4.7 km

Elevation

+73m

Time

1 h 5 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach

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Very Hard

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Brunswick Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Discover this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through October.

Distance

17.9 km

Elevation

+1,686m

Time

3 h 34 min

Forest Lake Views

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Whistler

Alta Lake Loop

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, 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

7.4 km

Elevation

+193m

Time

1 h 58 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+446m

Time

3 h 2 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout

Head out on this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for running and walking, 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

2.6 km

Elevation

+70m

Time

42 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Challenging

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake

Try this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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 February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

15 km

Elevation

+862m

Time

5 h 39 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell

Explore this 7.9-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 57 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

7.9 km

Elevation

+448m

Time

2 h 57 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Squamish

Red Heather Meadows

Check out this 11.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 54 min to complete. 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

11.4 km

Elevation

+541m

Time

3 h 54 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Port Moody

Cypress Lake via The Wall and Lungbuster

Discover this 10.9-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 45 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, 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

10.9 km

Elevation

+521m

Time

3 h 45 min

Forest Lake River

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Challenging

Loop

Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain and Cypress Lake

Try this 18.5-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 min to complete. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.5 km

Elevation

+866m

Time

6 h 17 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Huckleberry Trail - Cedar Trail - Salal Trail - Douglas Fir Trail

Try this 2.7-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 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.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+13m

Time

32 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Huckleberry Trail - Moss Trail - Douglas Fir Trail - Hemlock Trail

Head out on this 5.8-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 7 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.

Distance

5.8 km

Elevation

+28m

Time

1 h 7 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

Surrey

Birch Trail - Willow Trail

Get to know this 1.4-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 17 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.

Distance

1.4 km

Elevation

+10m

Time

17 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Expert

Point to Point

Squamish

Howe Sound Crest Trail

Discover this 26.2-km point-to-point trail near Porteau, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

26.2 km

Elevation

+2,514m

Time

7 h 53 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

View Guide

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.

Distance

6 km

Elevation

+23m

Time

1 h 8 min

🚫 No Dogs Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Whistler

Rainbow Park and Whistler Golf Course Loop

Head out on this 8.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 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

8.4 km

Elevation

+162m

Time

2 h 2 min

Beach Forest Lake

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Squamish

Garibaldi Highlands and Alice Lake

Head out on this 13.0-km loop trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

13 km

Elevation

+350m

Time

3 h 30 min

Beach Forest Lake

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