In north Burnaby, there’s some terrific running at the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, which surrounds the campus of Simon Fraser University. Burnaby Mountain is mainly a trail running destination, with 28 km of trails over 578 hectares. Elevation climbs from 25m to the summit of Burnaby Mountain at 366m. The terrain is mainly wooded, with some occasional meadows and more open views.
CC: Philippe Giabbanelli
Conservation Area. This trail map shows the numerous options, which range from easier, paved multi-use trails to some steep and very challenging terrain. For an easier run, take the red-marked ‘urban trail’, some of it alongside roads, or the Drummonds Walk in Barnet Marine Park, with nice views of the Burrard Inlet. For a challenge, take the Velodrome Trail, which climbs 240m over 1400m, including 500 stairs. This can be combined with the scenic Pandora Trail. For a longer, challenging 8.9 km trail run, take Velodome and then the Trans Canada Trail, Cougar Creek Trail, Barnet Trail and Mountain Air Trail.
SFU Campus. CC: Simon Fraser University – Communications & Marketing
Simon Fraser University Campus. Enjoy running around the SFU campus. There’s a running track at SFU Stadium. For a road run, there’s a dedicated multi-use path along University Dr. following the perimeter of the campus, making for a 5.2 km loop! Note:It’s lit, and a 108m gain.
In north Burnaby, there’s some terrific running at the Burnaby Mountain Conservation Area, which surrounds the campus of Simon Fraser University. Burnaby Mountain is mainly a trail running destination, with 28 km of trails over 578 hectares. Elevation climbs from 25m to the summit of Burnaby Mountain at 366m. The terrain is mainly wooded, with some occasional meadows and more open views.
CC: Philippe Giabbanelli
Conservation Area. This trail map shows the numerous options, which range from easier, paved multi-use trails to some steep and very challenging terrain. For an easier run, take the red-marked ‘urban trail’, some of it alongside roads, or the Drummonds Walk in Barnet Marine Park, with nice views of the Burrard Inlet. For a challenge, take the Velodrome Trail, which climbs 240m over 1400m, including 500 stairs. This can be combined with the scenic Pandora Trail. For a longer, challenging 8.9 km trail run, take Velodome and then the Trans Canada Trail, Cougar Creek Trail, Barnet Trail and Mountain Air Trail.
SFU Campus. CC: Simon Fraser University – Communications & Marketing
Simon Fraser University Campus. Enjoy running around the SFU campus. There’s a running track at SFU Stadium. For a road run, there’s a dedicated multi-use path along University Dr. following the perimeter of the campus, making for a 5.2 km loop! Note:It’s lit, and a 108m gain.
A great five mile out and back along the "jetty" in Iona Regional Park. Ocean views the whole way. Good spot for intervals! This is a good running option near Vancouver Airport, in Richmond. Note: can be windy.
Some excellent running options near Vancouver International Airport! The Middle Arm and West Dyle are gravel trails along the Fraser River & Strait of Georgia, with nice water & mountain views. Run separately or combine.
A couple of great running options in the cute village of Steveston, which is 20 min. from the Vancouver airport: A 10k tour of Steveston; and the scenic W Dyke Trail, including a loop of Gary Point Park
Burnaby is Vancouver’s major eastern suburb. The best running option in the area is the 6.3 mile path around Burnaby Lake. Burnaby Central Park is another great choice for running in East Vancouver.
Some great running options in Surrey: trails around Tynehead Park & Surrey Bend Park; loop around Barnston Island; Boundary Bay Dyke Trail; and waterfront paths along Crescent Beach & White Rock Beach.
Terrific selection of parks & trails for running. A favorite is Town Centre Park, which includes a lake loop & running track. Mundy Park has several km of forested trails. Good trail running in the Westwood Plateau area & Minnekhada Regional Park.
The Traboulay PoCo Trail features 25 km of scenic running along the Coquitlam River & Pitt River in Port Coquitlam. Nice combination of river & wetland/marsh views, and woodlands. We've described several section. Trails also continue into Coquitlam.
For runners who want a challenge, the Coquitlam Crunch Trail is a thing to do! This paved & gravel trail rises 261m over 2.9 km, and includes 894 stairs over 300 continuous meters. It's a popular fitness challenge. Use caution on the way down!
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