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Hayward Lake trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Mission

Hayward Lake

Check out this 17.4-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 17 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 best times to visit this trail are April through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.4 km
Elevation
+352m
Time
4 h 17 min
Creekside Park to English Bay trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Creekside Park to English Bay

Get to know this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 19 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Fraser Foreshore Park Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Fraser Foreshore Park Trail

Get to know this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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.

Three Falls Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Manning Park

Three Falls Trail

Explore this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Skagit River Trail trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Sunshine Valley

Skagit River Trail

Discover this 14.5-km point-to-point trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and fishing, 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
14.5 km
Elevation
+365m
Time
3 h 57 min
Bowen Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Bowen Trail

Discover this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 10 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
3.9 km
Elevation
+139m
Time
1 h 10 min
Ambleside Park Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Ambleside Park Loop

Try this 3.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 41 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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.

Chadsey Lake Trail and Sumas Mountain trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Chadsey Lake Trail and Sumas Mountain

Head out on this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 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.

Distance
8.7 km
Elevation
+524m
Time
3 h 22 min
Brandywine Mountain Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Brandywine Mountain Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 15.8-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for hiking and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance
15.8 km
Elevation
+1,453m
Time
1 h 28 min
Harbourview Park Lookout via Sea to Sky Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Harbourview Park Lookout via Sea to Sky Trail

Check out this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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.

Bridlewood Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Bridlewood Trail

Check out this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 56 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, 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.

Gloria Trail and Elk Mountain Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Chilliwack

Gloria Trail and Elk Mountain Trail

Get to know this 18.2-km point-to-point trail near Cheam 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18.2 km
Elevation
+1,609m
Time
9 h 59 min
Garibaldi Lake Parking Lot to Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Squamish

Garibaldi Lake Parking Lot to Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot

Enjoy this 28.8-km point-to-point trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 59 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
28.8 km
Elevation
+1,536m
Time
9 h 59 min