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Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

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Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop

Get to know this 5.3-km loop trail near North 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 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.

Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop trail photo
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
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Jackman Wetlands Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Jackman Wetlands Loop

Head out on this 3.2-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This trail is great for running and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout trail photo
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.

Baden Powell Trail: Cleveland Dam to First Lake trail photo
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
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Crossover - Brothers Creek - Lost Lake - Baden-Powell trail photo
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.

Red Heather Meadows trail photo
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
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Agassiz Green Grind trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Agassiz

Agassiz Green Grind

Get to know this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Kent, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+274m
Time
1 h 36 min
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Hayes Trail to Kanaka Creek trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hayes Trail to Kanaka Creek

Enjoy this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through August.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+164m
Time
1 h 13 min
Forest River Views
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Iago Peak trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Hope

Iago Peak

Explore this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 27 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are November through March.

Distance
12.1 km
Elevation
+665m
Time
4 h 27 min
Forest Views Wildlife
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Mount Mercer trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Mercer

Enjoy this 14.8-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
14.8 km
Elevation
+1,322m
Time
3 h 45 min
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Cypress Lake via The Wall and Lungbuster trail photo
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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Eagle Mountain and Cypress Lake trail photo
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
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Malcolm Knapp Red and Yellow Loop Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Malcolm Knapp Red and Yellow Loop Trail

Try this 4.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 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 February through July. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
4.3 km
Elevation
+82m
Time
1 h 3 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Views
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Huckleberry Trail - Cedar Trail - Salal Trail - Douglas Fir Trail trail photo
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.

Birch Trail - Willow Trail trail photo
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.

Fat Dog Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Manning Park

Fat Dog Trail

Get to know this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 13 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 best times to visit this trail are December through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+740m
Time
5 h 13 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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