how this data is built

Each trail has the same fields: distance, elevation gain, typical time, difficulty, season, trailhead, parking and transit, passes, dogs, highlights and safety notes. Where sources differ or a figure varies by route, we give a range. Times are typical for a fit adult and exclude long breaks.

Day-use pass details were checked against BC Parks on October 24, 2026. Other figures are approximate and should be checked with the land manager before you go. Elevation profiles are schematic, drawn from total distance and gain.

official sources

• BC Parks and day-use passes
• Metro Vancouver Regional Parks
• City of Vancouver Parks
• District of North Vancouver
• District of West Vancouver
• City of Burnaby, City of Coquitlam, Resort Municipality of Whistler
• BC Hydro recreation areas
• AdventureSmart, Avalanche Canada, TransLink

data downloads

trails.json and trails.csv, free to reuse with a link back. Last updated October 24, 2026.

corrections

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