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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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Burt's Bluff Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Gibsons

Burt's Bluff Trail

Explore this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 1 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.6 km
Elevation
+485m
Time
3 h 1 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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DeBeck's Hill trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Squamish

DeBeck's Hill

Try this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 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 April through October.

Distance
4.3 km
Elevation
+277m
Time
1 h 44 min
Kid friendly Beach Forest
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Williams Peak via Williams Ridge Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Williams Peak via Williams Ridge Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 14.6-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.6 km
Elevation
+1,670m
Time
2 h 34 min
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Knight Peak trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Knight Peak

Proceed cautiously on this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for camping, 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 September.

Distance
11.3 km
Elevation
+1,469m
Time
2 h 34 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Harmony Lake Trail - Musical Bumps Trail - High Note Trail trail photo
Challenging
Point to Point
Whistler

Harmony Lake Trail - Musical Bumps Trail - High Note Trail

Experience this 10.1-km point-to-point trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
10.1 km
Elevation
+779m
Time
3 h 57 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Sky Pilot Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Sky Pilot Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 September.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+1,195m
Time
5 h 16 min
Cave Forest River
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Elfin Lakes to The Opal Cone trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Elfin Lakes to The Opal Cone

Check out this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 16 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 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
15 km
Elevation
+753m
Time
5 h 16 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Watershed Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Delta

Watershed Park Loop

Check out this 6.8-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Chickadee Loop Extended trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
White Rock

Chickadee Loop Extended

Explore this 4.8-km loop trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 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 best times to visit this trail are February through October.

Chickadee Interpretive Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
White Rock

Chickadee Interpretive Loop

Experience this 2.9-km loop trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Devil's Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Devil's Lake Loop

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, 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.

Thornhill Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Thornhill Loop

Try this 10.5-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 5 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.

Little Goat Mountain and Dam Mountain Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Little Goat Mountain and Dam Mountain Loop

Explore this 5.6-km loop trail near North Vancouver, 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 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.

Distance
5.6 km
Elevation
+298m
Time
2 h 2 min
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Taggart Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Taggart Peak

Get to know this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Upper Sumas 6, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 46 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
10.3 km
Elevation
+849m
Time
4 h 46 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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