Walking/Hiking
Our communities offer some of the best hiking and walking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities in the province. Golden Ears Provincial Park, one of the most popular parks in British Columbia, offers an excellent network of trails.
The University of British Columbia’s Malcolm Knapp Research Forest also has an extensive network of hiking and walking trails through a forested, wilderness environment.
Grant Narrows Regional Park, Kanaka Creek Regional Park, and the vast array of dyke trails throughout Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows also provide excellent hiking, walking, and wildlife viewing opportunities. And don’t forget about the “Ridge Meadows” section of the Trans Canada Trail, a 21.5 km portion of this famous national trail that meanders through both communities.
Walking and hiking is a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors and leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind. From self-guided walking tours to strenuous hiking trails, our communities have something for everyone. Be sure to check out our Walk Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows guide for a complete list of local trails.
Shared-Use Trail Maps:
Index of Trail Maps
Airport Dyke Walk
South Bonson Neighbourhood Trails
Harris Landing & Shoreline Park
Hawk Rotary Loop
Osprey Rotary Loop
Blue Heron Rotary Loop
Pitt Lake at Grant Narrows Regional Park
Grant Narrows Regional Park
Widgeon Creek
Jerry Sulina Park
Trans Canada Trail
The longest trail in the world, stretching 16,400 km. The trail includes every province and territory, most major cities and some smaller towns and communities. We are proud to have 21.5 km running through Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and encourage you to explore our section of this amazing trail. The Trans Canada Trail begins in Pitt Meadows at the corner of Lougheed Highway and the old Dewdney Trunk Road. The paths include some country scenery as well as city surroundings. Experience the best of both worlds! www.tctrail.ca
Trans Canada Trail (West Region)
Trans Canada Trail (East Region)
Maple Ridge Park
UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
More than 5,000 hectares of working forest and 35 km of trails to hike. Trails are colour-coded and range from 1.4 km (45 min.) to 6.5 km (3 hours) in length. Each trail loops back to the forest gates.
Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
Silver Valley
Golden Ears Provincial Park
Hiking, walking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Spirea Trail is a pleasant wheelchair-accessible walk offering wide pathways, long boardwalks, and low grade slopes. Alouette Mountain 11 km trail which takes 9-10 hours return, and the 12 km trail to Golden Ears is a 7 hour one-way overnight trip. Intermediate skills and proper hiking equipment required.
Spirea Nature Trail
Mike Lake & Area Trails
Kanaka Creek
12 km of beautiful walking trails along Kanaka Creek stretching from 232 Street at River Road past 272 Street. You will visit a fish hatchery and waterfalls along the way.
Riverfront Trail
Rainbow Bridge & Fish Fence
Cliff Falls
Cliff Falls & Bell Irving Hatchery
Riebolt Park
Albion Park
Allco Park
Whonnock Lake
Whonnock Woodscreek Road & Trail
Whonnock Neighbourhood Road & Trail
Whonnock Lake Park
Woodlot W0007
Hayward Lake
Maple Ridge Centre to Mission
CPR Public Walkway & Cycle Path
A walkway and cycle route runs between the CPR inter-modal facility and the Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows. The pathway is 2.5 km from McMyn Road to the Kennedy Road and Lougheed Highway intersection. A pond installed at the eastern end of the area, is rapidly becoming established as an attractive patch of wetland habitat.
PLEASE NOTE: As information is received, pages are up-dated from the original printed guide.
