Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

Very Hard

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Brunswick Mountain via Deeks Lake

Discover this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

24 km

Elevation

+1,854m

Time

10 h 44 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

Manning Park

South Gibson Trail - Three Falls Trail

Check out this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 26 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

20.9 km

Elevation

+507m

Time

5 h 26 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Harrison Hot Springs

Bear Mountain

Explore this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 8 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

18.2 km

Elevation

+1,129m

Time

7 h 8 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Moderate

Loop

Mission

Hayward Lake

Check out this 17.4-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 17 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 April through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

17.4 km

Elevation

+352m

Time

4 h 17 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest

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Easy

Out & Back

Manning Park

Three Falls Trail

Explore this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.3 km

Elevation

+289m

Time

2 h 39 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Main Trail - Skyline Trail

Discover this 10.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 34 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.1 km

Elevation

+513m

Time

3 h 34 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Gastown - Coal Harbour - English Bay and Yaletown Loop

Enjoy this 10.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+75m

Time

2 h 4 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Twin Falls Loop via Sea to Sky Trail

Explore this 7.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 59 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

7.2 km

Elevation

+204m

Time

1 h 59 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Moderate

Loop

Vancouver

Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling)

Head out on this 25.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 36 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.

Distance

25.9 km

Elevation

+300m

Time

5 h 36 min

Paved Beach Forest

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Challenging

Out & Back

Coquitlam

South Slope Trail

Try this 13.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.8 km

Elevation

+781m

Time

5 h 9 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Mosquito Creek Cascades

Check out this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 47 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

1.8 km

Elevation

+135m

Time

47 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

Out & Back

Gibsons

Langdale Falls Trail

Check out this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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

2.6 km

Elevation

+156m

Time

1 h 0 min

Forest Waterfall Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Evans Valley Trail

Head out on this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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

8.4 km

Elevation

+482m

Time

2 h 42 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Cave Forest

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail

Try this 6.3-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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

6.3 km

Elevation

+431m

Time

2 h 36 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Moderate

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Bullet Dodger via Coquitlam River Trail

Try this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 53 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.9 km

Elevation

+379m

Time

2 h 53 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Green Trail

Try this 3.1-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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

3.1 km

Elevation

+56m

Time

44 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Seymour River Suspension Bridge Loop via Twin Bridges Trail

Discover this 7.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 6 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

7.2 km

Elevation

+238m

Time

2 h 6 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

Abbotsford

Lower and Upper Ambidextrous Trail

Try this 4.0-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 9 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+129m

Time

1 h 9 min

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