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Scenic Walking Trails in British Columbia

Gentle walking trails, lakeside paths, and scenic nature strolls throughout British Columbia.

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Brother's Creek Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brother's Creek Loop

Experience this 6.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 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.

Whyte Lake via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
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.

Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Vancouver

Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall

Check out this 25.4-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 5 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.

Flood Falls trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Hope

Flood Falls

Enjoy this 1.0-km out-and-back trail near Chawathil 4, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, 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, but must be on a leash.

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.

Watt Creek Horse Trail trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Chilliwack

Watt Creek Horse Trail

Head out on this 8.4-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 11 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
8.4 km
Elevation
+489m
Time
3 h 11 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Liumchen Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Liumchen Lake

Enjoy this 9.2-km out-and-back trail near Bell Acres, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 58 min to complete. 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
9.2 km
Elevation
+678m
Time
3 h 58 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Douglas Bay to Gambier Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Gambier Island

Douglas Bay to Gambier Lake

Experience this 9.7-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 min to complete. This trail is great for camping, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
9.7 km
Elevation
+521m
Time
3 h 32 min
Beach Forest Lake
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Cypress Lake and White Rock Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Cypress Lake and White Rock Loop

Get to know this 11.1-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 8 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
11.1 km
Elevation
+628m
Time
4 h 8 min
Forest Lake Views
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Coquitlam Lake View, Sawblade and Woodland Walk Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View, Sawblade and Woodland Walk Loop

Discover this 11.6-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 21 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 March through October.

Distance
11.6 km
Elevation
+661m
Time
4 h 21 min
Forest River Views
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Himmelsbach Hut - Whirlwind Peak trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Whirlwind Peak

Explore this 6.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
6.8 km
Elevation
+581m
Time
3 h 12 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Lake Views
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Sasamat Lake to Buntzen Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Sasamat Lake to Buntzen Lake

Enjoy this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through August.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation
+448m
Time
2 h 55 min
Forest Lake Views
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Poland Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Manning Park

Poland Lake Trail

Experience this 16.4-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 21 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 best times to visit this trail are July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
16.4 km
Elevation
+703m
Time
5 h 21 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Lake Views
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