The Best Trails in British Columbia (Canada)

Kenney Dam Loop - Vanderhoof to Burns Lake

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SteveBC

Distance

185.88mi

Elevation +

7119f

TrailRank

71

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So.... on our way west from Prince George, we decide to take our kid out to Kenney Dam (Earthen dam that created Nechako Reservoir for the Aluminum Smelter in Kitimat circa 1950). Once at the dam, he decides that he want...

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Deception Lake Trail

Quad

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C Reibin

Distance

12.47mi

Elevation +

925f

TrailRank

71| 4.67

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An experienced ATV rider will get to the lake with no trouble at all. I would not suggest any larger than ATV SXS vehicles attempt this trail unless you bring ramps to cross the 13 ditches that have culverts removed and...

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Trail/road @ 19.25Km up the West Kalum FSR leads to Kitsumkalum River

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C Reibin

Distance

3.74mi

Elevation +

184f

TrailRank

70

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This trail/road crosses private land. This trail also leads to the KitsumKalum River in a few places, as well many small creeks and lakes. An ATV can do the whole trail, or you can use a truck part of the way and walk th...

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Upper Lynn Canyon and Rice Lake, N. Vancouver, BC.

Hiking

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mclivancouver

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Distance

3.74mi

Elevation +

1165f

TrailRank

70| 4.0

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An easily accessible family forest walk; passes a trout fishing lake and a free foot suspension bridge. Large parking area at start-end waypoints. Options for much longer hikes from this location.

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Golden Ears Provincial Park, East Canyon Trail

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Distance

6.48mi

Elevation +

2680f

TrailRank

70

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Half-day hike up Gold Creek, stopping at a popular waterfall. The main trails are wide and easy hiking. A connector trail above the falls has some steep sections up a forested hillside. GPS reception sometimes impeded by...

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Kleanza Lake Logging Roads

Off Road

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C Reibin

Distance

5.18mi

Elevation +

935f

TrailRank

69

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The start of this trail is 27 km up the Bornite Mountain Road aka. Kleanza Mainline. The road that goes to the right and has the bridge missing is not worth trying to cross because there is nothing worthwhile on the oth...

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Stave Falls, BC - West shore of Hayward Lake below Stave Falls Power Museum

Hiking

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Distance

5.39mi

Elevation +

1024f

TrailRank

69

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Boxing Day hike of the northern 4-km section of a 6-km trail along west shore of the lake. Theres a big parking lot at the north end. A broad track in the north section follows the old railway grade. Track becomes more s...

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Copper River FSR @9.8km road

Off Road

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C Reibin

Distance

8.90mi

Elevation +

2100f

TrailRank

69

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This turnoff to this road is 9.8km up the Copper River FSR. This road is a little bit older so there are bridges removed trees fallen across the road and washouts as well as some areas partially overgrown. Once you get t...

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Lynn Canyon-Varley+CedarMills Trails

Walking

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Chatterbox

Distance

5.88mi

Elevation +

367f

TrailRank

69

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In North Vancouver's Lynn Canyon at end of Lynn Valley and Rice Lake Roads, this hike is accessible by transit, bike, or car. Parking on summer weekends beyond 11:00 AM, can be difficult; you'll be parking along Rice Lak...

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Dasque Creek Mainline

Off Road

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C Reibin

Distance

30.61mi

Elevation +

2536f

TrailRank

69

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This trail has so much breathtaking scenery, the pictures I took don't look nearly as good as being there to see it with your own eyes. There are quite a few creeks, rivers and a lot of snow capped mountains. Most vehicl...

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Christie Falls (Ladysmith) - Retreads

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River Kaatz

Distance

4.78mi

Elevation +

587f

TrailRank

69| 5.0

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Christie Falls, the destination of this hike, are always a beautiful but are especially so in springtime when Bush Creek is in full flow. At the top, the upper falls split in two, rejoining to form lower falls as the cre...

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Red Rooster / Chute Lake Trail

Off Road

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SpydernHound

Distance

38.82mi

Elevation +

2349f

TrailRank

69| 4.33

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This is a great network of trails my friend Bob showed me. Nice and easy but beautiful and tons of side trials that branch off. Well worth the drive and Chute Lake Lodge is imperative. It was amazing.

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Logging road at 3km of Sleeping Beauty Road

Off Road

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C Reibin

Distance

17.66mi

Elevation +

2936f

TrailRank

68

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This road starts at the 3 km mark of the sleeping beauty logging road. There are many branches on this road new and old, if you stick to the well beaten path you'll eventually end up across from the backside of Sleeping ...

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Apex Mountain Resort Area

Quad

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Paxx

Distance

38.61mi

Elevation +

8973f

TrailRank

68

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An amazing network of trails all around Apex. Lots of mud, tight trails, hill climbs, and wide open throttle areas. So much fun!

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Sleeping Beauty Road Branch

Off Road

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C Reibin

Distance

3.62mi

Elevation +

955f

TrailRank

68

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To get to this road you need to follow the sleeping beauty logging road which starts 8.25 km up the Kalum logging road. This road is pretty clear and not very rough you can see the valley below where pine lake is and ot...

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Langley, BC., Campbell Valley Regional Park

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mclivancouver

Distance

6.92mi

Elevation +

318f

TrailRank

68

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Track along the Little Campbell River, including a pioneer farmstead, with occasional field and mountain views. The surrounding area is horse country, expect to meet groups of riders on some trails. In addition to the...

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Aldergrove Regional Park, BC

Walking

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Distance

4.43mi

Elevation +

909f

TrailRank

68

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A network of hiking and equestrian trails, with some bicycling trails. Of interest for its surficial geology features, with large glacial erratic boulders dropped at end of last great ice age. An example of a successful ...

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Goldstream Park - Upper Goldstream/Arbutus Ridge/Gold Miner's Trails (Metchosin) - Retreads

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River Kaatz

Distance

7.83mi

Elevation +

1447f

TrailRank

67

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This hike is in Goldstream Provincial Park in Langford, just outside of Victoria. The park is one of the best in this area and is extremely popular however, the trails are relatively quiet. Most of the route for this tr...

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Similkameen River

Kayak\/Canoe

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Distance

48.06nm

Elevation +

1352f

TrailRank

67| 5.0

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great trip down the river lots of small rapids the whole way great for beginners takes about 8 hrs to complete

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Fisherman's Trail (Lake Cowichan) - Retreads

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River Kaatz

Distance

5.02mi

Elevation +

167f

TrailRank

67

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This hike goes from the trailhead on Cowichan Lake Road, down to Spring Pool and along the Cowichan River to 70.2 Mile Trestle where the Trans Canada Trail crosses the River. It is mostly a walk in the shade of the moss...

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Stoney Hill / Samsun Narrows (Duncan) - Retreads

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River Kaatz

Distance

3.16mi

Elevation +

427f

TrailRank

67

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This trail in Stoney Hill Regional Park leads to a number of bluffs with spectacular views over Samsun Narrows to Saltspring Island and southward over the Saanich peninsula to the San Juan Islands. This is primarily a le...

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Sleeping Beauty Road to Trail access

Off Road

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C Reibin

Distance

6.18mi

Elevation +

1512f

TrailRank

67

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This road is basically a pretty well used logging road until roughly the last kilometer where snow water runoff has made the road pretty rough but a 4 x 4 could make it up this no problem. At the end of the road where t...

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Osoyoos - Penticton (Nk'mip Resort to Barefoot Beach Resort)

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Paxx

Distance

39.52mi

Elevation +

791f

TrailRank

67

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One of the most beautiful drives in the interior of BC. Stunning lakes, endless vineyards, wineries and beaches around every corner. It is truly spectacular. This drive avoids many of the main highways and takes yo...

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Port Moody, BC. The Shoreline Trail

Walking

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mclivancouver

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Distance

5.21mi

Elevation +

82f

TrailRank

67

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On well maintained, parallel walking and bicycle trails from Rocky Point Park on the south side to Old Orchard Park on the north side (return). Lots of seabird activity, including tight flocks of shorebirds in flight (se...

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Duffy Lake Road Circuit

Off Road

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Nathan Woods

Distance

374.47mi

Elevation +

28786f

TrailRank

67

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Round trip beginning in New Westminster, dricing North on the 99 Sea to Sky all the way through to Lillooet, then down the west side of the Fraser to Lytton, returning back to New Westminster.

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