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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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Buntzen Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Buntzen Lake Trail

Experience this 10.0-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 42 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.

Burnaby Lake Park Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Burnaby Lake Park Trail

Explore this 10.3-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 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
10.3 km
Elevation
+28m
Time
1 h 54 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Views Wildlife
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Lindeman Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Lindeman Lake Trail

Get to know this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Teapot Hill from Watt Creek Trailhead trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Teapot Hill from Watt Creek Trailhead

Check out this 6.0-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake South, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 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
6 km
Elevation
+271m
Time
1 h 58 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Views Wildlife
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St. Georges and Upper Dreamweaver Trail Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
North Vancouver

St. Georges and Upper Dreamweaver Trail Loop

Explore this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, 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 and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Mushroom and Incline Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Mushroom and Incline Trail Loop

Head out on this 3.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 6 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Boundary Bay trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Delta

Boundary Bay

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 41 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.

Sunset Beach to Second Beach trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Sunset Beach to Second Beach

Get to know this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 50 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.

Baden Powell Trail: Grouse Mountain Park to Lynn Valley trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Grouse Mountain Park to Lynn Valley

Discover this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 35 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.

Killarney Lake trail photo
Easy
Loop
Bowen Island

Killarney Lake

Enjoy this 7.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, 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.

Yew Lake Trail - Bowen Lookout Trail - Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Yew Lake Trail - Bowen Lookout Trail - Howe Sound Crest Trail

Head out on this 18.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
18 km
Elevation
+1,273m
Time
7 h 38 min
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Brother's Creek Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brother's Creek Loop

Experience this 6.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 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.

Mount Strachan South Peak via Collins Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Mount Strachan South Peak via Collins Trail

Experience this 6.6-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 59 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 July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6.6 km
Elevation
+518m
Time
2 h 59 min
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Brandywine Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Brandywine Trail

Head out on this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Burnaby Mountain Eastside trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Burnaby Mountain Eastside

Head out on this 5.0-km loop trail near Belcarra, 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 birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Radium Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Radium Lake

Discover this 16.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.