Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

Challenging

Out & Back

Whistler

Iceberg Lake via 19 Mile Creek Trail

Experience this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 39 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

18 km

Elevation

+997m

Time

6 h 39 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Dog Mountain and Mystery Lake Loop

Check out this 7.2-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 25 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 October.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+324m

Time

2 h 25 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Lake Views

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Varley Trail Loop

Explore this 4.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 7 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.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+94m

Time

1 h 7 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Serpentine Fen Trail

Try this 3.5-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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

3.5 km

Elevation

+6m

Time

39 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly River

View Guide

Very Hard

Loop

North Vancouver

Mount Seymour and Mount Elsay Loop

Experience this 13.5-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance

13.5 km

Elevation

+1,274m

Time

6 h 51 min

Forest Lake Views

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Langley

Perimeter and Vine Maple Trail Loop

Explore this 5.3-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 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 October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+43m

Time

1 h 5 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Huckleberry - Hemlock - Salish - Imperial

Get to know this 9.5-km loop trail near Musqueam 2, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, horseback riding, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

9.5 km

Elevation

+121m

Time

2 h 5 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dog friendly Kid friendly Stroller friendly

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Hoy Creek and Scott Creek Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.5 km

Elevation

+64m

Time

1 h 43 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Frank's Trail

Explore this 4.7-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 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 best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+179m

Time

1 h 27 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Coquitlam

Triple Crown via Harper Road

Explore this 6.3-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 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

6.3 km

Elevation

+402m

Time

2 h 30 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Hustler - Flow - Ray Ray's Fun Factory

Discover this 2.1-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 46 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 best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+117m

Time

46 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Coquitlam

Flow, Tyler, Brap, Fluid, and Hustler Loop

Try this 3.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

3.4 km

Elevation

+197m

Time

49 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Garbage Trail - Ridden Art

Enjoy this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 49 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 best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+147m

Time

49 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View Trail

Experience this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 1 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10.8 km

Elevation

+610m

Time

4 h 1 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake Viewpoint Trail

Get to know this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 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.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+240m

Time

1 h 34 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Pacific Spirit: Inner Loop

Explore this 6.9-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 27 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.

Distance

6.9 km

Elevation

+68m

Time

1 h 27 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Very Hard

Out & Back

Mission

Dewdney Grind

Head out on this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, 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

9.3 km

Elevation

+1,007m

Time

5 h 8 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

View Guide

Moderate

Point to Point

Chilliwack

Watt Creek Horse Trail

Head out on this 8.4-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 11 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.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+489m

Time

3 h 11 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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