Scenic Walking Trails in British Columbia

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Burnaby

Burnaby Lake Park Trail

Explore this 10.3-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 54 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+28m

Time

1 h 54 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Forest Views Wildlife

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Chilliwack

Island 22 Regional Park Trail

Discover this 3.2-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 45 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, 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.

Distance

3.2 km

Elevation

+54m

Time

45 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Forest Views Kid friendly

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Very Easy

Loop

Delta

Boundary Bay

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 41 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

3.7 km

Elevation

+11m

Time

41 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach

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Out & Back

Vancouver

Sunset Beach to Second Beach

Get to know this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 50 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

4.2 km

Elevation

+28m

Time

50 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Delta

Reifel Bird Sanctuary Loop

Check out this 3.4-km loop trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

3.4 km

Elevation

+10m

Time

38 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Partially paved

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Easy

Loop

Bowen Island

Killarney Lake

Enjoy this 7.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, 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

7.9 km

Elevation

+184m

Time

2 h 2 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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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

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

Loop

Whistler

Old Binty's and Rainbow-Sproatt-Flank Trail

Try this 7.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

7.2 km

Elevation

+480m

Time

2 h 56 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Views

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Pitt Meadows

Katzie Marsh Loop

Get to know this 6.6-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

+12m

Time

1 h 12 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly River

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Easy

Loop

Bowen Island

Lighthouse Park Viewpoint Loop

Get to know this 5.5-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

5.5 km

Elevation

+247m

Time

1 h 49 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Beach

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Easy

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North Vancouver

Lower Lynn Loop Trail

Discover this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 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

5.3 km

Elevation

+184m

Time

1 h 35 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

UBC Malcolm Knapp Red Trail, A10, Blue Trail, and C Loop

Check out this 7.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 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 February through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

7.9 km

Elevation

+303m

Time

2 h 27 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Loop

Richmond

Richmond Nature Park

Explore this 3.1-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 33 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 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

+5m

Time

33 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

Loop Trail, Menzies Trail, and Alouette Valley Trail Loop

Check out this 7.1-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 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 October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

7.1 km

Elevation

+151m

Time

1 h 46 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest

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Loop

Surrey

Tynehead Perimeter Trail

Get to know this 4.2-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for road biking, 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

4.2 km

Elevation

+50m

Time

55 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Moderate

Loop

Chilliwack

Vedder Rotary Trail North and South Loop

Get to know this 20.4-km loop trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, 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

20.4 km

Elevation

+157m

Time

4 h 9 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash River

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Out & Back

Delta

Brunswick Point

Try this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Delta, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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

10.8 km

Elevation

+34m

Time

2 h 1 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Goat Mountain

Try this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+371m

Time

7 h 41 min

Forest Lake River

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