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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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Pandora Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Burnaby

Pandora Trail

Explore this 2.3-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 52 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 February through October.

Distance
2.3 km
Elevation
+139m
Time
52 min
Kid friendly Forest Views
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Blue Gentian Lake Loop via Millstream Park trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Blue Gentian Lake Loop via Millstream Park

Get to know this 7.2-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 50 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 May through September.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+447m
Time
2 h 50 min
Forest Lake Views
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False Creek Loop via Mount Pleasant Community Centre trail photo
Easy
Loop
Vancouver

False Creek Loop via Mount Pleasant Community Centre

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.

Lawson Creek Forestry Heritage Walk trail photo
Challenging
Loop
West Vancouver

Lawson Creek Forestry Heritage Walk

Try this 4.3-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 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 April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.3 km
Elevation
+327m
Time
1 h 54 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Green Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest Green Trail

Try this 3.1-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 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
3.1 km
Elevation
+56m
Time
44 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest
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Jacobs Lake trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Jacobs Lake

Explore this 12.6-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 13 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
12.6 km
Elevation
+291m
Time
3 h 13 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay to Cypress Mountain Resort trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
West Vancouver

Baden-Powell Trail: Horseshoe Bay to Cypress Mountain Resort

Experience this 9.2-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9.2 km
Elevation
+1,138m
Time
2 h 6 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Seymour River Suspension Bridge Loop via Twin Bridges Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour River Suspension Bridge Loop via Twin Bridges Trail

Discover this 7.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 6 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.

Confederation Park to Montrose Park via Trans Canada Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Burnaby

Confederation Park to Montrose Park via Trans Canada Trail

Experience this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Musqueam Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Musqueam Park Loop

Enjoy this 2.4-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This trail is great for horseback riding, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Lower and Upper Ambidextrous Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Abbotsford

Lower and Upper Ambidextrous Trail

Try this 4.0-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 9 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4 km
Elevation
+129m
Time
1 h 9 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Cave Forest
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Railway Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Richmond

Railway Trail

Try this 4.7-km point-to-point trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, road 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Bridle Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Bridle Trail

Discover this 9.8-km out-and-back trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 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.

Distance
9.8 km
Elevation
+348m
Time
2 h 56 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Nicomekl Greenway trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Surrey

Nicomekl Greenway

Discover this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 51 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 March through October.

Distance
4.5 km
Elevation
+16m
Time
51 min
Kid friendly River Views
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Gatensbury Road Cycle Path trail photo
Very Easy
Point to Point
Port Moody

Gatensbury Road Cycle Path

Check out this 3.1-km point-to-point trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, 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.

Marine Drive Cycle Route trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
White Rock

Marine Drive Cycle Route

Get to know this 10.5-km out-and-back trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, 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.

Baden Powell Trail: Fromme Mountain Section trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Fromme Mountain Section

Get to know this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 23 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
7.4 km
Elevation
+310m
Time
2 h 23 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Capilano Canyon Loop via Rabbit Lane Trail

Get to know this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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.