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best hikes for beginnersShort, well-marked trails with modest climbing.See list waterfall hikesTrails where a waterfall is the main event.See list Photo: Zubin Panday / Unsplash
hikes you can reach by transitTrailheads on or near TransLink routes.See list Photo: Henrique Paim / Unsplash
winter-friendly low-level walksLow-elevation trails that usually stay snow-free. Ice and storms still happen.See list Photo: Luise and Nic / Unsplash
dog-friendly hikesTrails where leashed dogs are allowed.See list Photo: Ryan Stone / Unsplash
hikes with the best viewsBig payoffs at the top.See list 
hikes under 2 hoursTypical round trip of two hours or less.See list 
old-growth forest walksBig trees and quiet forest.See list 
lake hikesTrails that end at or circle a lake.See list hikes for februaryTrails whose usual season includes February. Expect snow, ice, rain and short days; higher routes may need winter gear or be closed.See list Photo: Lianhao Qu / Unsplash
hikes for aprilTrails whose usual season includes April. Expect snow, ice, rain and short days; higher routes may need winter gear or be closed.See list 
hikes for mayTrails whose usual season includes May. Check snow and closures first.See list - hikes for juneTrails whose usual season includes June. Check snow and closures first.See list
- hikes for julyTrails whose usual season includes July. Check snow and closures first.See list
- hikes for augustTrails whose usual season includes August. Check snow and closures first.See list
hikes for septemberTrails whose usual season includes September. Check snow and closures first.See list - hikes for octoberTrails whose usual season includes October. Check snow and closures first.See list
north shore hikesEvery North Shore trail on this site, easiest first.See list - metro vancouver hikesEvery Metro Vancouver trail on this site, easiest first.See list
- sea-to-sky hikesEvery Sea-to-Sky trail on this site, easiest first.See list
fraser valley hikesEvery Fraser Valley trail on this site, easiest first.See list 
flat and easy walksEasy trails with little elevation gain (about 50 m or less, approximate). Surfaces vary from pavement to roots and boardwalk; check the land manager for accessibility details before you go.See list 
seawalls and dikesFlat waterfront seawalls, dikes and dykes around Metro Vancouver. Often exposed to wind and sun; bring layers and water.See list 
stroller-friendly walksPaved or wide, smooth main paths that usually suit strollers, based on our own assessment. Side trails may be rougher; check conditions first.See list 
ferry day hikesBowen Island and Sunshine Coast hikes you can do in a day from Horseshoe Bay. Check the BC Ferries schedule and the last sailing home.See list rainy-day hikesForest trails with modest climbing that stay pleasant in the rain. Creeks rise fast in storms; skip canyon edges in heavy rain.See list Photo: Kalen Emsley / Unsplash
- kid-friendly hikesTrails suitable for children with supervision.See list
- quieter trailsTrails that are usually less busy. Quiet also means fewer people to help; leave a trip plan.See list
- big climbsRoutes with about 1,000 m of gain or more. For fit, experienced hikers.See list
- beginner hikesEasy trails with about 200 m of climbing or less, a good first step. Pack water and a layer even on short walks.See list
- short view hikes for an eveningEasy or moderate trails with a view and a hiking time of about two hours or less. If you stay for sunset, bring a headlamp for the walk out.See list
