An easy loop through forest. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 1–3 hours.
Easy · 4–10 km loop · +0–100 m climb · 1–3 hours · Dogs: on leash
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Metro Vancouver · ~15 min from downtown · reachable by transit
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks before you go.
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| Region | Metro Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year-round |
| Trailhead | Many entrances along W 16th Ave and SW Marine Dr |
| Parking & transit | Transit reaches the trailhead or close to it (check TransLink). |
| Permits & passes | None. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Forest |
| Crowds | Moderate |
| Managed by | Metro Vancouver Regional Parks |
Dense trail network; easy to lose your bearings. Some trails allow dogs off-leash; follow signs.
Numbers are approximate. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 4–10 km (loop) with roughly 0–100 m of elevation gain. Most people take 1–3 hours. Figures are approximate; check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks 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. "Pacific Spirit Regional Park." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/pacific-spirit/
Starts at the Simon Fraser monument lot on SW Marine Drive. Cross Marine and head north on pedestrian-only Sword Fern Trail over boardwalks through cedar and second-growth forest, passing an ecological reserve. Turn left on Salish Trail, cross W 16th Ave, then right on Lily of the Valley Trail past big cedar stumps and nurse logs, and switch to Vine Maple out to Blanca St before looping back south across 16th to the start.
Watch for: Dozens of intersecting trails; carry a park map (available at the Park Centre on W 16th Ave) if you leave the described route.
Best season: all 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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