Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Bridle Trail

Discover this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.8 km

Elevation

+348m

Time

2 h 56 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Surrey

Nicomekl Greenway

Discover this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+16m

Time

51 min

Kid friendly River Views

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Very Easy

Point to Point

Port Moody

Gatensbury Road Cycle Path

Check out this 3.1-km point-to-point trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, road biking, 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

3.1 km

Elevation

+33m

Time

49 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Stroller friendly Wheelchair friendly

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Easy

Out & Back

White Rock

Marine Drive Cycle Route

Get to know this 10.5-km out-and-back trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, road biking, 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

10.5 km

Elevation

+124m

Time

2 h 16 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Fromme Mountain Section

Get to know this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 23 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, 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.

Distance

7.4 km

Elevation

+310m

Time

2 h 23 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail

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 43 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

5.3 km

Elevation

+221m

Time

1 h 43 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Loop

Delta

North 40 Dog Park Loop

Discover this 1.8-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 19 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are November through March. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+4m

Time

19 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Richard Juryn Trail Loop

Get to know this 4.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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 February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+106m

Time

1 h 4 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Point to Point

Vancouver

North Arm Bridge Bikeway

Discover this 1.1-km point-to-point trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, 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

1.1 km

Elevation

+6m

Time

13 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Very Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Second Narrows Bridge Trail

Explore this 4.7-km loop trail near Seymour Creek 2, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, road biking, 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

4.7 km

Elevation

+103m

Time

1 h 10 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Challenging

Loop

North Vancouver

Seymour Valley Trailway and Spur 4 Loop

Head out on this 28.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

28.5 km

Elevation

+459m

Time

10 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

Delta

Səw̓q̓ʷeqsən Trail

Try this 0.8-km out-and-back trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 10 min to complete. This trail is great for fishing, running, and walking, 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

0.8 km

Elevation

+9m

Time

10 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly River

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Hydraulic Connector and Fisherman's Trail North Loop

Head out on this 15.0-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

15 km

Elevation

+253m

Time

1 h 22 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

Pitt Meadows

Trans Canada Trail: Pitt River from Alouette River Dyke

Enjoy this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and road biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

7.6 km

Elevation

+13m

Time

1 h 22 min

Kid friendly River Views

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Expert

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Mount McGuire

Bummer, this trail is closed. We'll update this page if and when it reopens.

Distance

37.7 km

Elevation

+2,391m

Time

14 h 59 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

Squamish

Estuary Trail (Spit Road)

Enjoy this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 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

3.4 km

Elevation

+10m

Time

38 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Moderate

Out & Back

Gibsons

Dakota Creek Falls

Try this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.8 km

Elevation

+263m

Time

1 h 46 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

Bowen Island

Quarry Park Loop

Try this 4.0-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 22 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+188m

Time

1 h 22 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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