Get Outside! Check out these Hikes in the Lower Mainland!

Since travel plans may be put on hold this year, its the perfect time to explore our own backyard instead! Provincial parks are opening back up and the great outdoors are the best place to be! However, guidelines do still require that you stay within your region. Here are some easier hikes throughout the Lower Mainland to check out!
NOTE: Always maintain proper social distancing measures during any outdoor activity!
Abbotsford:
Downes Bowl Trail
The Fraser Valley has some of the most beautiful parks in the Lower Mainland. Check out Downes Bowl, located in Clearbrook Park, it is a scenic area with a network of several hiking trails to explore!
Surrey:
Serpentine, Nurse Stump and Sunny Trail
Located at Tynehead Regional Park, this Surrey hike features scenic river views and is popular among bird watchers as many different species of birds frequent the area.
Chickadee Loop
South Surrey’s Chickadee Loop is a great trail in the Sunnyside Acres Urban Forest.
Langley:
Houston Trail
The Derby Reach Regional Park borders the Fraser River and offers serene surroundings with mountain views. The Park is a popular spot, so it’s especially important to exercise caution and maintain social distance!
Maple Ridge:
Gold Creek Falls Trail
Talk about a payoff at the end of a hike! Gold Creek Falls at Golden Ears Provincial Park is an awesome spot to bask in the outdoors. However, it is definitely not a secret! Make sure to have a back-up plan before heading to Golden Ears. Park officials are limiting the number of cars allowed in to comply with the province’s social distance guidelines. For more information click here.
Coquitlam:
Sheep Paddocks Loop Trail
Before you get too excited, sheep are not among the wildlife that you will see on this trail! However, there are many different species of birds to observe among the trees.
Belcarra:
Admiralty Point Trail
With views from Deep Cove, to Mt. Seymour, and Burnaby Mountain, Belcarra Regional Park is a beautiful setting for a hike. Look out for wildlife once you reach Admiralty Point, if you're lucky you'll see some seals!
Port Coquitlam:
Low Knoll Trail
Minnekhada Regional Park is a protected marshland that beavers, wood ducks, and other wildlife call home. It’s a great place to walk and experience BC’s natural beauty up-close!
Port Moody:
Shoreline Trail
Rocky Point Park in Port Moody features the Shoreline Trail with ocean and mountain views. There is also remnants of the McNair Cedar Mill, which burned down in 1949.
Burnaby:
Pandora and Trans Canada Loop Trail
Located near Burnaby’s SFU campus, this trail takes you through the forest for some fresh air and a good workout! Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area has a number of trails for all skill levels.
North Vancouver:
Hyannis Bridle Mystery Creek and Powerlines Loop
The Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve has everything you want in a Nature walk! From massive ancient trees, to viewpoints, and wildlife, this trail is a great way to spend an afternoon.
West Vancouver:
Cypress Falls
Despite being a quick hike, Cypress Falls does not come up short when it comes to views! You'll be surrounded by dense forest and an incredible waterfall.
Vancouver:
Easy and West Canyon Loop Trail
The Pacific Spirit Regional Park located near UBC, offers huge trees with covered paths and wild flowers growing along the trails.
Richmond:
Richmond Nature Park
This Richmond Park is home to many endangered species and offers a serene escape from city life.
Delta:
Deas Island
Deas Island Regional Park is on the shores of the Fraser River with the loop trail spanning 4.7 kilometres. It’s also a historic setting with landmarks like the Deas Island Tunnel, which was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 1959.
Parking lot & trails at Deas Island Regional Park in @CityofDeltaBC have reopened, picnic area still closed. @MetroVancouver #SocialDistancing reminders & signage very prominent & listed throughout. Lovely opportunity to get outside in #deltabc @experiencedelta #covid19 ⛅️🐇 pic.twitter.com/s3nAaMs0Uj
— Andrea Macpherson (@AMacOnAir) May 14, 2020
If you are new to hiking and want to start out with a great trail in your area, the above hikes are a great place to start. All Trails and Vancouver Trails are informative websites to explore the many different hikes in our backyard! As the current situation is dynamic, be sure to check out BC Parks for updates before heading out to a park in your area. Stay Safe and happy hiking!