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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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Cultus Lake Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
Chilliwack

Cultus Lake Loop

Try this 29.5-km loop trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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.

Distance
29.5 km
Elevation
+1,240m
Time
9 h 31 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Brockton Point trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Brockton Point

Explore this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Thunderbird Ridge trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Thunderbird Ridge

Experience this 6.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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 July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
6 km
Elevation
+277m
Time
2 h 1 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Views
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Quarry Trail to Mid-Marsh Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Quarry Trail to Mid-Marsh Trail

Get to know this 4.8-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 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.

Sun Run Race (Full Route) trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Vancouver

Sun Run Race (Full Route)

Try this 10.5-km point-to-point trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Whistler A-Line trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Whistler

Whistler A-Line

Get to know this 2.4-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 31 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+0m
Time
31 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River
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Golden Triangle to Ho Chi Min trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Whistler

Golden Triangle to Ho Chi Min

Explore this 4.7-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 29 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+18m
Time
1 h 29 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Views
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Eagle Bluffs via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Eagle Bluffs via Baden Powell Trail

Try this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10 km
Elevation
+980m
Time
4 h 32 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
West Vancouver

Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake Loop

Discover this 12.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 32 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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.

Distance
12.7 km
Elevation
+655m
Time
4 h 32 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Avison Trail - Seawall Path - Merilees Trail - Siwash Rock Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Avison Trail - Seawall Path - Merilees Trail - Siwash Rock Trail

Explore this 5.5-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 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.

Abby Grind trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Abby Grind

Head out on this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Upper Sumas 6, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 4 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.

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99 trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Howe Sound Crest Trail: Cypress Lodge - Highway 99

Discover this 26.4-km point-to-point trail near Strachan Creek, 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.

Distance
26.4 km
Elevation
+1,689m
Time
5 h 18 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Seymour Valley Trailway to Seymour Dam

Try this 22.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 18 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Shannon Falls Lookout trail photo
Easy
Loop
Squamish

Shannon Falls Lookout

Discover this 1.1-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, 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.

Little River Extended Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Little River Extended Loop

Enjoy this 7.2-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 29 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Brandywine Falls trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Brandywine Falls

Check out this 1.1-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 23 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.