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Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

Premier trail running paths, dirt forest loops, and endurance routes across British Columbia.

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Garibaldi Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Garibaldi Lake

Experience this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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
18.2 km
Elevation
+979m
Time
6 h 36 min
Dog Mountain trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Dog Mountain

Enjoy this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Campbell Valley Little River Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Campbell Valley Little River Trail

Try this 2.3-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Yew Lake Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Yew Lake Trail

Check out this 2.3-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Parkhurst Ghost Town Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Parkhurst Ghost Town Loop

Check out this 7.6-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 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 April through October.

Distance
7.6 km
Elevation
+230m
Time
2 h 8 min
Triangle Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Triangle Lake Trail

Head out on this 7.1-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, 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 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.

Simon Fraser University Loop Trail MTB trail photo
Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Simon Fraser University Loop Trail MTB

Explore this 9.5-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 45 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.

Soames Hill Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Gibsons

Soames Hill Loop

Enjoy this 2.7-km loop trail near Gibsons, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 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.

Sumas Mountain Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Sumas Mountain Trail

Discover this 14.2-km out-and-back trail near Dewdney, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 54 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.2 km
Elevation
+972m
Time
5 h 54 min
Mundy Park Perimeter Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Port Moody

Mundy Park Perimeter Trail Loop

Get to know this 4.3-km loop trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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.

Mosquito Creek Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mosquito Creek Trail

Try 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 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, 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.

Four Lakes Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Four Lakes Trail

Discover this 6.3-km loop trail near Brackendale, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, 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.

Panorama Ridge trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Panorama Ridge

Experience this 28.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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
28.3 km
Elevation
+1,610m
Time
35 min
Blackie Spit trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Blackie Spit

Check out this 3.2-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 35 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.

Vedder Mountain Road Ride trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain Road Ride

Check out this 23.7-km out-and-back trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 57 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
23.7 km
Elevation
+1,085m
Time
7 h 57 min
Lindsay Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Lindsay Lake Trail

Head out on this 12.6-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.6 km
Elevation
+983m
Time
5 h 39 min
Elk Mountain trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Elk Mountain

Discover this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Slesse Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.