Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

Moderate

Out & Back

Squamish

Furry Creek Knob Deck Trail

Experience this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 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 April through May. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.9 km

Elevation

+319m

Time

2 h 20 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

Roberts Creek

Distributor, Susie O'Street, Guy's Gulch Loop Trail

Explore this 6.6-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast D, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+241m

Time

2 h 0 min

Forest River

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Bose Forest Park Loop

Explore this 1.6-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 27 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

1.6 km

Elevation

+48m

Time

27 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Prospect Point via Bridle Path and Lovers Walk

Explore this 6.6-km loop trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+112m

Time

1 h 33 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach

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Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Baden-Powell Trail

Experience this 7.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 49 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.1 km

Elevation

+450m

Time

2 h 49 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Challenging

Out & Back

West Vancouver

West Lake via Baden Powell Trail

Check out this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 38 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 June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9.3 km

Elevation

+576m

Time

3 h 38 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Cypress Falls and Whyte Lake

Experience this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 15 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

10.6 km

Elevation

+394m

Time

3 h 15 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

West Vancouver

Point Atkinson Lighthouse and Shore Pine Point

Discover this 3.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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

3.4 km

Elevation

+136m

Time

1 h 4 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Expert

Point to Point

Bowen Island

Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay - Deep Cove

Proceed cautiously on this 43.6-km point--point trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

43.6 km

Elevation

+2,425m

Time

2 h 1 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Seymour Canyon Loop

Experience this 7.4-km loop 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 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

7.4 km

Elevation

+203m

Time

2 h 1 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Cave

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Very Easy

Loop

White Rock

Mud Bay Park Loop

Head out on this 1.4-km loop trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road 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.

Distance

1.4 km

Elevation

+6m

Time

16 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Whistler

Lost Lake Extended Loop

Check out this 6.6-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for cross-country skiing, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance

6.6 km

Elevation

+218m

Time

1 h 55 min

Kid friendly Forest Lake

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Moderate

Loop

Whistler

Rainbow Falls Loop

Get to know this 2.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 50 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 July through September.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+138m

Time

50 min

Forest River Waterfall

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Challenging

Out & Back

Gambier Island

Gambier Lake Trail

Check out this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 11 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

13.5 km

Elevation

+806m

Time

5 h 11 min

Forest Lake Views

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Very Hard

Loop

Squamish

Hat Mountain and Fat Ass Peak Loop

Enjoy this 19.5-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, 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 July through October.

Distance

19.5 km

Elevation

+1,693m

Time

5 h 45 min

Forest Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Mount Gardner Hikers Trail

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 April through August. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+685m

Time

5 h 45 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Partially paved

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Squamish

Helm Glacier

Check out this 31.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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

31.7 km

Elevation

+1,493m

Time

5 h 45 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Easy

Loop

Abbotsford

Lazy Boy, Tools of the Trade, and Ranch Climb Loop

Experience this 3.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 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.

Distance

3.4 km

Elevation

+144m

Time

1 h 5 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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