Scenic Walking Trails in British Columbia

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.

Distance

6.1 km

Elevation

+344m

Time

2 h 16 min

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Moderate

Loop

Coquitlam

Ridge Park Loop Trail

Experience this 4.5-km loop trail near Coquitlam, 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 snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+268m

Time

1 h 43 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Kid friendly Forest River

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Norvan Falls

Experience this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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

14 km

Elevation

+363m

Time

3 h 44 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Marjorie's Meadow

Try this 0.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 7 min to complete. This trail is great for birding 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. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

0.3 km

Elevation

+24m

Time

7 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Soundview Trail

Explore this 1.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This trail is great for 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1.3 km

Elevation

+79m

Time

31 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Hope

Ottomite Mountain Trail

Try this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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

7.7 km

Elevation

+340m

Time

2 h 34 min

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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.

Distance

1 km

Elevation

+70m

Time

24 min

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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.

Distance

10.3 km

Elevation

+389m

Time

3 h 10 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Squamish

Al's Habrich Ridge Trail

Discover this 6.8-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, 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

6.8 km

Elevation

+409m

Time

2 h 37 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River

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Challenging

Loop

Chilliwack

Bridal Veil Falls

Enjoy this 1.0-km loop trail near Cheam 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 27 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1 km

Elevation

+83m

Time

27 min

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Moderate

Loop

Abbotsford

Berminator, Speedway, Da Plow, Flinstones and Federau

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through August.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+334m

Time

2 h 9 min

Cave Forest Views

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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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Moderate

Loop

Vancouver

Second Narrows and Lions Gate (Road Cycling)

Head out on this 25.9-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 36 min to complete. This is a popular trail for road biking, 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.

Distance

25.9 km

Elevation

+300m

Time

5 h 36 min

Paved Beach Forest

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Moderate

Out & Back

Hope

Chawuthen Creek Falls

Check out this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+151m

Time

59 min

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