# Hike Vancouver

> Reference data for 142 hiking trails around Vancouver, BC (Metro Vancouver, North Shore, Sea-to-Sky, Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast). Figures are approximate; check BC Parks or the land manager before you go. Updated 2026-10-24. Sponsored by Cam Appleton, commercial real estate agent, Coldwell Banker Prestige Realty (https://camappleton.com).

## Data
- [trails.json](https://hikevancouver.ca/data/trails.json)
- [trails.csv](https://hikevancouver.ca/data/trails.csv)
- [Methodology](https://hikevancouver.ca/methodology/)

## Lists
- [Best hikes for beginners](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/beginners/)
- [Waterfall hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/waterfall-hikes/)
- [Hikes you can reach by transit](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/transit-hikes/)
- [Winter-friendly low-level walks](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/winter-safe/)
- [Dog-friendly hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/dog-friendly/)
- [Hikes with the best views](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/best-views/)
- [Hikes under 2 hours](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/under-2-hours/)
- [Old-growth forest walks](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/old-growth/)
- [Lake hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/lake-hikes/)
- [Hikes for January](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-january/)
- [Hikes for February](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-february/)
- [Hikes for March](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-march/)
- [Hikes for April](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-april/)
- [Hikes for May](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-may/)
- [Hikes for June](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-june/)
- [Hikes for July](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-july/)
- [Hikes for August](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-august/)
- [Hikes for September](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-september/)
- [Hikes for October](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-october/)
- [Hikes for November](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-november/)
- [Hikes for December](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/hikes-in-december/)
- [North Shore hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/north-shore-hikes/)
- [Metro Vancouver hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/metro-vancouver-hikes/)
- [Sea-to-Sky hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/sea-to-sky-hikes/)
- [Fraser Valley hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/fraser-valley-hikes/)
- [Flat and easy walks](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/flat-and-accessible/)
- [Seawalls and dikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/seawalls-and-dikes/)
- [Stroller-friendly walks](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/stroller-friendly/)
- [Ferry day hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/ferry-day-hikes/)
- [Rainy-day hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/rainy-day-hikes/)
- [Kid-friendly hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/kid-friendly/)
- [Quieter trails](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/quiet-trails/)
- [Big climbs](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/big-climbs/)
- [Beginner hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/beginner-hikes/)
- [Dog-friendly hikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/dog-friendly-hikes/)
- [Hikes you can reach by transit](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/transit-hikes/)
- [Short view hikes for an evening](https://hikevancouver.ca/lists/evening-view-hikes/)

## Trails
- [Grouse Grind](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/grouse-grind/): North Shore, Very hard, 2.5 km, +800 m, 1–2 hours, dogs: No dogs
- [Quarry Rock](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/quarry-rock/): North Shore, Easy, 3.8–4 km, +100–150 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Lynn Loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/lynn-loop/): North Shore, Easy, 5–5.5 km, +100–150 m, 1.5–2 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Lynn Peak](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/lynn-peak/): North Shore, Challenging, 9 km, +700–720 m, 3–4 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Norvan Falls](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/norvan-falls/): North Shore, Moderate, 14 km, +300–400 m, 4–5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Hanes Valley](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/hanes-valley/): North Shore, Very hard, 15–16 km, +1000–1100 m, 7–9 hours, dogs: No dogs
- [Lynn Canyon & 30 Foot Pool](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/lynn-canyon/): North Shore, Easy, 2–3 km, +50–100 m, 45–60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Rice Lake Loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/rice-lake/): North Shore, Easy, 3 km, +0–30 m, 60 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [Capilano Canyon & Cleveland Dam](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/capilano-canyon/): North Shore, Easy, 4–7 km, +100–200 m, 1.5–2.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Dog Mountain](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/dog-mountain/): North Shore, Easy, 5 km, +100 m, 1.5–2 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Mount Seymour (Pump Peak to Summit)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/mount-seymour/): North Shore, Challenging, 8–9 km, +450 m, 4–5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Eagle Bluffs](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/eagle-bluffs/): North Shore, Moderate, 8–10 km, +300–350 m, 3–4 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Black Mountain Loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/black-mountain/): North Shore, Moderate, 7–8 km, +300 m, 2.5–3.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Hollyburn Mountain](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/hollyburn/): North Shore, Moderate, 7–8 km, +400–450 m, 3–4 hours, dogs: On leash
- [St. Mark's Summit](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/st-marks-summit/): North Shore, Challenging, 11 km, +450–550 m, 4–5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Mount Strachan](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/mount-strachan/): North Shore, Challenging, 9–10 km, +500–600 m, 4–5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Cypress Falls](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/cypress-falls/): North Shore, Easy, 3–4 km, +150–200 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Whyte Lake](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/whyte-lake/): North Shore, Moderate, 5–6 km, +250–300 m, 2–2.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Lighthouse Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/lighthouse-park/): North Shore, Easy, 2–5 km, +50–100 m, 1–2 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Mount Brunswick](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/mount-brunswick/): North Shore, Very hard, 15 km, +1550–1600 m, 7–9 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Tunnel Bluffs](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/tunnel-bluffs/): North Shore, Challenging, 9–10 km, +600–700 m, 3–4 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Stanley Park Seawall](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/stanley-park-seawall/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 9–10 km, +0–20 m, 2.5–3 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Pacific Spirit Regional Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/pacific-spirit/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 4–10 km, +0–100 m, 1–3 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Burnaby Mountain Trails](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/burnaby-mountain/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 3–8 km, +100–250 m, 1–2.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Coquitlam Crunch](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/coquitlam-crunch/): Metro Vancouver, Moderate, 2–2.5 km, +240–250 m, 45–60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Buntzen Lake Loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/buntzen-lake/): Metro Vancouver, Moderate, 8–10 km, +100–200 m, 3–4 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Sendero Diez Vistas](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/diez-vistas/): Metro Vancouver, Challenging, 14–15 km, +450–500 m, 5–6 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Jug Island Beach](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/jug-island/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 5–5.5 km, +150–200 m, 1.5–2 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Minnekhada Regional Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/minnekhada/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 4–8 km, +50–150 m, 1.5–3 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Lower Falls (Golden Ears)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/golden-ears-lower-falls/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 5–5.5 km, +50–100 m, 1.5–2 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Alouette Mountain](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/alouette-mountain/): Fraser Valley, Very hard, 22 km, +1100–1200 m, 9–10 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Golden Ears Summit](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/golden-ears-summit/): Fraser Valley, Very hard, 24 km, +1500 m, 12–14 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Lindeman Lake](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/lindeman-lake/): Fraser Valley, Moderate, 3.4–3.5 km, +200–250 m, 1.5–2 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Teapot Hill](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/teapot-hill/): Fraser Valley, Moderate, 5 km, +250 m, 2 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Bridal Veil Falls](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/bridal-veil-falls/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 1–1.5 km, +50–100 m, 30 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Cheam Peak](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/cheam-peak/): Fraser Valley, Challenging, 9–10 km, +650–700 m, 4–5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Elk Mountain](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/elk-mountain/): Fraser Valley, Challenging, 7–8 km, +800–850 m, 3.5–5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Hayward Lake Railway Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/hayward-lake/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 10–12 km, +50–100 m, 3–4 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Stawamus Chief](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/stawamus-chief/): Sea-to-Sky, Challenging, 3–3.6 km, +540–630 m, 2–5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Shannon Falls](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/shannon-falls/): Sea-to-Sky, Easy, 1 km, +30–50 m, 15–30 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Sea to Summit Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/sea-to-summit/): Sea-to-Sky, Very hard, 7.5 km, +900–920 m, 3–5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Murrin Park (Browning Lake loop)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/murrin-park/): Sea-to-Sky, Easy, 1–3 km, +50–200 m, 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Four Lakes Trail (Alice Lake)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/four-lakes/): Sea-to-Sky, Easy, 6–6.5 km, +100–150 m, 2–2.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Brandywine Falls](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/brandywine-falls/): Sea-to-Sky, Easy, 1–1.5 km, +20–50 m, 30 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Garibaldi Lake](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/garibaldi-lake/): Sea-to-Sky, Challenging, 18 km, +820–900 m, 5–7 hours, dogs: No dogs
- [Panorama Ridge](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/panorama-ridge/): Sea-to-Sky, Very hard, 28–30 km, +1500–1550 m, 10–12 hours, dogs: No dogs
- [Elfin Lakes](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/elfin-lakes/): Sea-to-Sky, Challenging, 22 km, +600–700 m, 6–8 hours, dogs: No dogs
- [Cheakamus Lake](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/cheakamus-lake/): Sea-to-Sky, Moderate, 13–14 km, +100–150 m, 3–4 hours, dogs: No dogs
- [Rainbow Lake](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/rainbow-lake/): Sea-to-Sky, Challenging, 16 km, +850 m, 5–7 hours, dogs: No dogs
- [Wedgemount Lake](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/wedgemount-lake/): Sea-to-Sky, Very hard, 14 km, +1200 m, 6–8 hours, dogs: No dogs
- [Joffre Lakes (Upper Lake)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/joffre-lakes/): Sea-to-Sky, Moderate, 8–10 km, +400 m, 3–5 hours, dogs: No dogs
- [BCMC Trail (Grouse Mountain)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/grouse-bcmc/): North Shore, Very hard, 2.9 km, +750 m, 1.5–2.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Mystery Lake](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/mystery-lake/): North Shore, Easy, 3–3.5 km, +150–200 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Brothers Creek and Lost Lake loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/brothers-creek/): North Shore, Moderate, 6–8 km, +300–450 m, 2.5–3.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Mount Gardner (Bowen Island)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/mount-gardner/): Metro Vancouver, Challenging, 10–16 km, +650–750 m, 4–6 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Killarney Lake (Bowen Island)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/killarney-lake/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 4–4.5 km, +30–60 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Admiralty Point (Belcarra)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/admiralty-point/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 5 km, +50–100 m, 1.5–2 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Burnaby Lake loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/burnaby-lake/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 10–10.5 km, +10–30 m, 2.5–3 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Deer Lake loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/deer-lake/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 4.5–5 km, +10–30 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Soames Hill (Gibsons)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/soames-hill/): Sunshine Coast, Moderate, 2–3 km, +200–250 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Smuggler Cove](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/smuggler-cove/): Sunshine Coast, Easy, 3.5–4 km, +30–60 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Skookumchuck Narrows](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/skookumchuck-narrows/): Sunshine Coast, Easy, 8–8.5 km, +50–150 m, 2–3 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Petgill Lake](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/petgill-lake/): Sea-to-Sky, Challenging, 10–12 km, +600–700 m, 4–5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Whistler Train Wreck](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/train-wreck/): Sea-to-Sky, Easy, 3 km, +20–50 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Nairn Falls](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/nairn-falls/): Sea-to-Sky, Easy, 3–3.5 km, +30–100 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Othello Tunnels](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/othello-tunnels/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 3.5 km, +10–30 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Hicks Lake loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/hicks-lake/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 4–4.5 km, +30–80 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Mundy Park loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/mundy-park/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 4–5 km, +20–50 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Colony Farm Regional Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/colony-farm/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 4–6 km, +5–20 m, 1–2 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Pitt-Addington Marsh dikes (Grant Narrows)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/pitt-addington-marsh/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 4–10 km, +5–20 m, 1.5–3 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Widgeon Falls (paddle and hike)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/widgeon-falls/): Metro Vancouver, Moderate, 5–6 km, +50–100 m, 4–6 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Kanaka Creek: Cliff Falls](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/kanaka-creek/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 2–3 km, +30–80 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Derby Reach and Edgewater Bar](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/derby-reach/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 4–6 km, +5–20 m, 1–2 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Campbell Valley: Little River Loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/campbell-valley/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 2–3 km, +5–20 m, 30–60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Tynehead Regional Park loops](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/tynehead/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 3–5 km, +10–40 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Redwood Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/redwood-park/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 2–3 km, +30–60 m, 60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Crescent Beach and Blackie Spit](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/blackie-spit/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 2–4 km, +0–10 m, 30 minutes to 1.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Boundary Bay dike](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/boundary-bay-dike/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 4–10 km, +0–10 m, 1–3 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Richmond West Dyke Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/richmond-west-dyke/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 5–6 km, +0–10 m, 1.5–2 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Iona Beach jetty](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/iona-jetty/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 8–8.5 km, +0–10 m, 2–3 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Queen Elizabeth Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/queen-elizabeth-park/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 2–3 km, +30–70 m, 30–60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Camosun Bog boardwalk](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/camosun-bog/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 1–2 km, +0–10 m, 30–60 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [Wreck Beach Trail 6](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/wreck-beach/): Metro Vancouver, Moderate, 1–1.5 km, +60–90 m, 30–60 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [Capilano Pacific Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/capilano-pacific-trail/): North Shore, Moderate, 7–8 km, +150–200 m, 2–3 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Mosquito Creek trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/mosquito-creek/): North Shore, Moderate, 4–6 km, +150–300 m, 1.5–2.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Fisherman's Trail (Seymour River)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/fishermans-trail/): North Shore, Easy, 6–10 km, +50–150 m, 2–3 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Seymour Valley Trailway](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/seymour-valley-trailway/): North Shore, Moderate, 20–20.5 km, +150–250 m, 4–6 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Maplewood Flats](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/maplewood-flats/): North Shore, Easy, 2–3 km, +0–10 m, 60 minutes, dogs: No dogs
- [Seaview Walk](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/seaview-walk/): North Shore, Easy, 2–2.5 km, +10–40 m, 30–60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Ambleside to Dundarave Seawalk](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/centennial-seawalk/): North Shore, Easy, 2–2.5 km, +0–10 m, 30–60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Sasamat Lake loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/sasamat-lake/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 2.5–3 km, +10–40 m, 60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Port Moody Shoreline Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/shoreline-trail/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 3–3.5 km, +0–20 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Barnet Marine Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/barnet-marine-park/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 1–2 km, +0–20 m, 30–60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Central Park (Burnaby)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/central-park-burnaby/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 3–4 km, +10–30 m, 60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [Burnaby Fraser Foreshore Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/fraser-foreshore/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 4–6 km, +0–10 m, 1–2 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Spanish Banks to Jericho Beach](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/spanish-banks/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 3–4 km, +0–10 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [False Creek seawall loop](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/false-creek-seawall/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 9–10 km, +0–20 m, 2.5–3 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Traboulay PoCo Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/traboulay-poco-trail/): Metro Vancouver, Moderate, 25–26 km, +20–60 m, 6–8 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Dorman Point (Bowen Island)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/dorman-point/): Metro Vancouver, Moderate, 2–3 km, +80–120 m, 60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [White Rock Promenade](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/white-rock-promenade/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 2–2.5 km, +0–10 m, 30–60 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [Delta Nature Reserve (Burns Bog)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/delta-nature-reserve/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 2–3 km, +0–10 m, 60 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [Deas Island Regional Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/deas-island/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 3–5 km, +0–10 m, 1–1.5 hours, dogs: On leash
- [Stanley Park: Beaver Lake](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/beaver-lake/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 2–3 km, +10–40 m, 30–60 minutes, dogs: On leash
- [South Dyke Trail (Finn Slough to London Farm)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/south-dyke-trail/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 7.2 km, not listed, 2 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Buntzen Ridge (Pipeline Pass)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/buntzen-ridge/): Metro Vancouver, Moderate, 6 km, +290 m, 2.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Burke Mountain Woodland Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/burke-mountain-woodland/): Metro Vancouver, Moderate, 7 km, not listed, 3.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [De Boville Slough](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/de-boville-slough/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 9.2 km, not listed, 3 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Lower Grouse Circuit](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/lower-grouse-circuit/): North Shore, Moderate, 8 km, not listed, 4 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Old Lillooet Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/old-lillooet-trail/): North Shore, Moderate, 10 km, not listed, 3.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Vancouver Lookout (Mount Seymour Rd)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/vancouver-lookout/): North Shore, Moderate, 6 km, not listed, 2.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Grey Rock (Deep Cove)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/grey-rock/): North Shore, Moderate, 5 km, +180 m, 2.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Forks-Skyline Circuit (Hollyburn Fir)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/forks-skyline-circuit/): North Shore, Moderate, 7 km, not listed, 3 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Hollyburn Lakes](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/hollyburn-lakes/): North Shore, Moderate, 7 km, +150 m, 3 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Yew Lake and Bowen Lookout](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/yew-lake/): North Shore, Easy, 4 km, not listed, 2.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Howe Sound Crest (to Strachan meadows)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/howe-sound-crest-strachan/): North Shore, Moderate, 11 km, not listed, 5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Eagle Creek Ramble](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/eagle-creek-ramble/): North Shore, Moderate, 6.5 km, not listed, 3.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Skyline-Copperbush Circuit (Evans Lake)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/skyline-copperbush/): Sea-to-Sky, Moderate, 8 km, not listed, 3.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Brohm Lake Interpretive Forest](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/brohm-lake/): Sea-to-Sky, Easy, 7 km, +150 m, 3.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Cal-Cheak Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/cal-cheak-trail/): Sea-to-Sky, Moderate, 8 km, not listed, 3.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Pitt River Greenway](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/pitt-river-greenway/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 8 km, not listed, 2.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/malcolm-knapp-forest/): Fraser Valley, Moderate, 8 km, +290 m, 3.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [East Canyon Trail (Golden Ears)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/east-canyon-trail/): Fraser Valley, Moderate, 9 km, +180 m, 3.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Rolley Falls and Lake](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/rolley-falls/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 5 km, not listed, 2 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Brunswick Point](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/brunswick-point/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 6.5 km, not listed, 2.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Semiahmoo Ramble](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/semiahmoo-ramble/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, not listed, not listed, 3 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Aldergrove Regional Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/aldergrove-regional-park/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 6.5 km, not listed, 2.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Fort-to-Fort Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/fort-to-fort-trail/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 8 km, not listed, 2.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Matsqui Trail (western section)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/matsqui-trail/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 6 km, not listed, 2 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Cultus Lake Trails](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/cultus-lake-trails/): Fraser Valley, Moderate, 11 km, not listed, 4.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Vedder River Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/vedder-river-trail/): Fraser Valley, Easy, 9.4 km, not listed, 3 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Bluffs Park (Galiano Island)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/bluffs-park-galiano/): Further afield, Easy, 9.6 km, not listed, 4 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Skagit River Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/skagit-river-trail/): Further afield, Moderate, not listed, +100 m, 4.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Hope-Nicola Valley Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/hope-nicola-valley-trail/): Further afield, Moderate, 10 km, +190 m, 3.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Heather Trail (Manning Park)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/heather-trail/): Further afield, Easy, not listed, not listed, 3.5 hours, dogs: Check local rules
- [Sea Island Dike (McDonald Beach)](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/sea-island-dike/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 7 km, +0–10 m, 0 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [Peace Arch Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/peace-arch-park/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, not listed, +0–10 m, 0 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [Delta Watershed Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/delta-watershed-park/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 11 km, not listed, 0 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary dikes](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/reifel-bird-sanctuary/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 6 km, +0–10 m, 0 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [Mud Bay / East Delta Dike Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/mud-bay-dike/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, not listed, +0–10 m, 0 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [Porteau Cove viewpoint trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/porteau-cove/): Sea-to-Sky, Easy, not listed, not listed, 0 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [Whistler Valley Trail](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/whistler-valley-trail/): Further afield, Easy, 35 km, +0–10 m, 0 minutes, dogs: Check local rules
- [Portside and Burnaby Heights trails](https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/portside-heights-trails/): Metro Vancouver, Easy, 2.5 km, not listed, 0 minutes, dogs: Check local rules

## Guides
- [BC Parks day-use pass guide](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/day-use-passes/): Which BC Parks need a free day-use pass, when, and how to book one.
- [The Ten Essentials and trip plans](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/ten-essentials/): What to carry and how to leave a trip plan, following AdventureSmart.
- [Hiking in shoulder season and snow](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/shoulder-season-and-snow/): How snow changes local trails and which hikes stay low.
- [Bear safety on Vancouver trails](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/bear-safety/): Black bears live on most local trails. How to hike around them.
- [Getting to trailheads by transit](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/transit-to-trailheads/): Trails you can reach on TransLink.
- [Best hikes by month](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/best-hikes-by-month/): What to hike around Vancouver through the year.
- [Trail etiquette and Leave No Trace](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/trail-etiquette/): How to share local trails well.
- [Hiking glossary](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/glossary/): Plain definitions of hiking terms used on this site.
- [What to wear hiking around Vancouver, by season](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/what-to-wear/): Layering for wet coastal trails, from winter rain to summer alpine.
- [How to plan a day hike near Vancouver](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/trip-planning/): A simple checklist: pick a trail, check conditions, passes, getting there, and a trip plan.
- [Hiking with kids around Vancouver](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/hiking-with-kids/): Picking trails, pacing and safety for family hikes.
- [Hiking with dogs near Vancouver](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/hiking-with-dogs/): Where dogs are allowed, leash rules and what to bring.
- [Sunset and night hiking safety](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/night-and-sunset/): How to hike near dusk without getting caught out.
- [Avalanche terrain basics for hikers](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/avalanche-basics/): Why snow-covered trails can be avalanche terrain, and where to learn more.
- [First aid basics for hikers](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/first-aid-basics/): What to carry and when to call for help. Not a substitute for training.
- [Ticks, bears, cougars and other wildlife](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/ticks-and-wildlife/): How to avoid and handle wildlife and ticks on local trails.
- [Hiking by transit, hub by hub](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/transit-by-hub/): Which trailheads are near each major transit hub. Plan exact routes with TransLink.
- [Larch season: where to see golden larches from Vancouver](https://hikevancouver.ca/guides/larch-season/): Honest answer: the nearest larches are a long day trip away.
- [Dataset](https://hikevancouver.ca/data/): CC BY 4.0
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## Areas
- [Lynn Headwaters Regional Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/lynn-headwaters/): A large Metro Vancouver regional park in the Lynn Valley of North Vancouver, with easy valley-floor walks and long, rugged backcountry routes. Weather changes fast up-valley and North Shore Rescue responds to many calls here, so leave a trip plan.
- [Mount Seymour Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/mount-seymour/): A BC provincial park above North Vancouver, reached by Mount Seymour Road. Summer trails start at the ski area parking lot; in winter the area is snowshoe and ski terrain and some dates need a BC Parks day-use pass.
- [Cypress Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/cypress/): A BC provincial park above West Vancouver with sub-alpine lakes and viewpoints over Howe Sound. Trails start from the Cypress ski area lots; snow lingers into early summer.
- [Golden Ears Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/golden-ears/): A large BC provincial park north of Maple Ridge, from easy waterfall walks to a very hard summit route. Some peak-season dates need a BC Parks day-use pass for vehicles.
- [Garibaldi Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/garibaldi/): A large alpine BC provincial park between Squamish and Whistler. Long days, glaciers and big climbs. Dogs are not allowed, and some trailheads need a BC Parks day-use pass in season.
- [Pacific Spirit Regional Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/pacific-spirit/): A forested Metro Vancouver regional park next to UBC on the west side of Vancouver, with many flat, connected trails. Good in all seasons and reachable by transit.
- [Belcarra Regional Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/belcarra/): A Metro Vancouver regional park on Indian Arm and Burrard Inlet near Port Moody, with gentle forest trails to beaches and points. Parking fills early on summer weekends.
- [Squamish](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/squamish/): A Sea-to-Sky town about an hour north of Vancouver, surrounded by granite walls, waterfalls and lakes. Several trails are in BC provincial parks with strict parking enforcement.
- [Whistler](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/whistler/): A resort town about two hours north of Vancouver, with valley walks, alpine lakes and gateways to Garibaldi Park and the Duffey Lake area.
- [Bowen Island](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/bowen-island/): An island in Howe Sound reached by BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay. Easy lake walks near the ferry dock and a longer summit hike. Plan around the sailing schedule.
- [Sunshine Coast](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/sunshine-coast/): The coast north-west of Vancouver, reached by BC Ferries from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale. Good day hikes are possible with an early sailing; check the last ferry home.
- [City of Vancouver](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/vancouver/): Local trails and walks in City of Vancouver, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [North Vancouver (City and District)](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/north-vancouver/): Local trails and walks in North Vancouver (City and District), part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [West Vancouver](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/west-vancouver/): Local trails and walks in West Vancouver, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [Lions Bay](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/lions-bay/): Local trails and walks in Lions Bay, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [Burnaby](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/burnaby/): Local trails and walks in Burnaby, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [Coquitlam](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/coquitlam/): Local trails and walks in Coquitlam, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/port-moody-anmore-belcarra/): Local trails and walks in Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [Port Coquitlam](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/port-coquitlam/): Local trails and walks in Port Coquitlam, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/maple-ridge-pitt-meadows/): Local trails and walks in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [Richmond](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/richmond/): Local trails and walks in Richmond, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [Delta](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/delta/): Local trails and walks in Delta, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [Surrey and White Rock](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/surrey-white-rock/): Local trails and walks in Surrey and White Rock, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [Langley](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/langley/): Local trails and walks in Langley, part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
- [Stanley Park](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/stanley-park/): A large city park on the downtown Vancouver peninsula, with the seawall around the edge and forest trails inside. Reachable by bus, bike or on foot.
- [Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve](https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/lower-seymour/): A Metro Vancouver reserve at the top of Lillooet Road in North Vancouver, with easy forest trails and a long paved trailway. The gate has posted hours.

## Tools
- [Passport](https://hikevancouver.ca/passport/): stamp hikes you have done (stored in your browser)

## Full text
- [llms-full.txt](https://hikevancouver.ca/llms-full.txt): every trail with key facts and official links

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