An easy loop to a big view, mostly through forest. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 1–2.5 hours.
Easy · 3–8 km loop · +100–250 m climb · 1–2.5 hours · Dogs: on leash
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Metro Vancouver · ~25 min from downtown · reachable by transit
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check City of Burnaby before you go.
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| Region | Metro Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year-round |
| Trailhead | Burnaby Mountain Park or SFU |
| Parking & transit | Transit reaches the trailhead or close to it (check TransLink). |
| Permits & passes | None. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Views, Forest |
| Crowds | Moderate |
| Managed by | City of Burnaby |
Shared with mountain bikes on many trails.
Numbers are approximate. Check City of Burnaby for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 3–8 km (loop) with roughly 100–250 m of elevation gain. Most people take 1–2.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check City of Burnaby before you go.
Yes, on leash.
None.
Yes, transit reaches this trailhead or very close to it. Check TransLink for current routes.
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Hike Vancouver. "Burnaby Mountain Trails." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/burnaby-mountain/
From Barnet Hwy, skirt the bike skills park and follow Barnet Trail along a powerline, then forest path Hang Your Hat Trail (optional Elephant Ridge viewpoint). Drop on Cougar Trail, then climb steeply on the Trans Canada Trail to an info kiosk and follow it west about 2.8 km across ravines below SFU. Turn onto Pandora Trail and descend a long staircase of about 500 steps with a rope handrail back toward Barnet Hwy.
Watch for: Shared with fast mountain bikers; stay right. Very steep stair descent; use the handline. Many unsigned side trails.
Best season: most of the year
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Hi, I'm Cam Appleton. I love Vancouver and I love getting out on its trails. When I went looking for a simple, easy hiking guide for around here, I couldn't find one I liked. I also really like helping people, so I built this one.
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