Trail Running Routes in British Columbia

Very Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Garibaldi Lake Campground via Helm Creek Trail

Experience this 34.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 11 h 30 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

34.1 km

Elevation

+1,574m

Time

11 h 30 min

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Hard

Loop

Coquitlam

Eagle Ridge Trail

Experience this 13.8-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 2 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.8 km

Elevation

+1,027m

Time

6 h 2 min

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Very Hard

Loop

Manning Park

Frosty Mountain Loop

Discover this 27.2-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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

27.2 km

Elevation

+1,468m

Time

6 h 18 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Delta

Boundary Bay Dyke Trail

Experience this 34.4-km out-and-back trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 18 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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

34.4 km

Elevation

+73m

Time

6 h 18 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Stanley Park Seawall

Experience this 9.7-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 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.

Distance

9.7 km

Elevation

+76m

Time

1 h 58 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Cheam Peak

Experience this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Bridall Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.7 km

Elevation

+679m

Time

1 h 26 min

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Wedgemount Lake and Tupper Lake

Discover this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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.

Distance

11.9 km

Elevation

+1,279m

Time

1 h 26 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Quarry Rock Lookout from Mount Seymour Rd

Explore this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 26 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+197m

Time

1 h 26 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Crescent Park Loop

Discover this 2.4-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+28m

Time

31 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Very Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

Mike Lake Loop

Experience this 1.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.9 km

Elevation

+43m

Time

29 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Whyte Lake via Baden Powell Trail

Experience this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 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.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+224m

Time

1 h 25 min

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Capilano Canyon and Upper Capilano Pacific Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.8-km loop trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 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

5.8 km

Elevation

+227m

Time

1 h 49 min

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Hard

Out & Back

Gibsons

Mount Elphinstone Summit Trail

Experience this 12.4-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

12.4 km

Elevation

+1,067m

Time

34 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Squamish

Squamish Estuary

Head out on this 3.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 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

3.1 km

Elevation

+9m

Time

34 min

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Easy

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Gold Creek Lookout

Enjoy this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 14 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+254m

Time

2 h 14 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Very Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Goldie and Flower Lake Loop

Discover this 3.5-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+78m

Time

54 min

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Hard

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Coliseum Mountain

Try this 21.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 27 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

21.9 km

Elevation

+1,314m

Time

8 h 27 min

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Expert

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Brunswick Mountain Trail

Experience this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.4 km

Elevation

+1,555m

Time

6 h 51 min

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