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Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

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Harmony Lake Trail - Musical Bumps Trail - High Note Trail trail photo
Challenging
Point to Point
Whistler

Harmony Lake Trail - Musical Bumps Trail - High Note Trail

Experience this 10.1-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, 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
10.1 km
Elevation
+779m
Time
3 h 57 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Sky Pilot Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Sky Pilot Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 September.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+1,195m
Time
5 h 16 min
Cave Forest River
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Elfin Lakes to The Opal Cone trail photo
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
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Watershed Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Delta

Watershed Park Loop

Check out this 6.8-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, 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.

Chickadee Loop Extended trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
White Rock

Chickadee Loop Extended

Explore this 4.8-km loop trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 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 February through October.

Devil's Lake Loop trail photo
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.

Thornhill Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Thornhill Loop

Try this 10.5-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 5 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Little Goat Mountain and Dam Mountain Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Little Goat Mountain and Dam Mountain Loop

Explore this 5.6-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5.6 km
Elevation
+298m
Time
2 h 2 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Taggart Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Taggart Peak

Get to know this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Upper Sumas 6, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 46 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
10.3 km
Elevation
+849m
Time
4 h 46 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Pender Hill Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Pender Harbour

Pender Hill Trail

Enjoy this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Irvines Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 51 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.

Chilliwack Community Forest Canyon Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Chilliwack Community Forest Canyon Loop

Experience this 4.2-km loop trail near Rosedale, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 31 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Raven's Bluff trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Mission

Raven's Bluff

Try this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Alta Lake Loop trail photo
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.

Skyline Trail Loop trail photo
Expert
Loop
North Vancouver

Skyline Trail Loop

Get to know this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.5 km
Elevation
+498m
Time
2 h 21 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Cedar Mill and Headwaters Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Cedar Mill and Headwaters Trail Loop

Get to know this 8.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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
8.5 km
Elevation
+182m
Time
2 h 8 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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