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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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Dakota Creek Falls trail photo
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.

Alder Flats and Canyon Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Alder Flats and Canyon Trail Loop

Get to know this 14.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 31 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.

Mamquam Falls trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Squamish

Mamquam Falls

Get to know this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 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.

First Camp and Chaster Falls trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Gibsons

First Camp and Chaster Falls

Head out on this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Gibsons, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 16 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, 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.

Chaster Falls via Hwy 102 trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Gibsons

Chaster Falls via Hwy 102

Experience this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near Granthams Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 38 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+392m
Time
2 h 38 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Roberts Creek via Wicked Ditches trail photo
Easy
Loop
Roberts Creek

Roberts Creek via Wicked Ditches

Try this 7.9-km loop trail near Roberts Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, 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, but must be on a leash.

79 Grind Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Mission

79 Grind Trail

Experience this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 52 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
5.3 km
Elevation
+556m
Time
2 h 52 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Burke North Summit trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Burke North Summit

Enjoy this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,273m
Time
38 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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The Covenant and Trestle Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

The Covenant and Trestle Trail Loop

Check out this 3.7-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing, 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.

Coho Park and Trestle Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Coho Park and Trestle Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing, 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.

Andy Livingstone Park Walk trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Andy Livingstone Park Walk

Experience this 0.8-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 9 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.

Whiskey Pond via UBC Malcolm Knapp Forest trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Whiskey Pond via UBC Malcolm Knapp Forest

Discover this 12.7-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 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
12.7 km
Elevation
+324m
Time
3 h 22 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Liumchen Creek Valley trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Liumchen Creek Valley

Try this 15.4-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 25 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving, 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
15.4 km
Elevation
+772m
Time
5 h 25 min
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Homesite Creek Falls via Brooks trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Homesite Creek Falls via Brooks

Experience this 2.9-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 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 July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

19 Mile Creek Trail: Iceberg Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

19 Mile Creek Trail: Iceberg Lake

Discover this 14.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 51 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.2 km
Elevation
+967m
Time
5 h 51 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Beverly Lake via Rainbow Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Beverly Lake via Rainbow Lake Trail

Try this 24.5-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 33 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 October.

Distance
24.5 km
Elevation
+1,214m
Time
8 h 33 min
Forest Lake Views
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Dragon's Back Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Hope

Dragon's Back Trail

Check out this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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
+424m
Time
2 h 10 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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