There are some good running options near Vancouver International Airport in Richmond. The Middle Arm and West Dyke trails, just south of the Airport, can be combined for a nice, long run along the water.
Middle Arm Trail. This gravel trail runs parallel to River Rd. for 4.8 km, with nice views of the Fraser River and the Strait of Georgia and mountains in the distance. Compared to the W Dyke Trail (below), it’s narrower and the surface is not as smooth. The end closest to the airport is off Cambie Rd. Follow the trail southwest to Terra Nova Park, passing the Olympic Oval and the UBC boat house. For more, pick up the W Dyke Trail @ Terra Nova Park.
West Dyke Trail. This gravel path runs along the Strait of Georgia for 5.8 km from Terra Nova Park to Gary Point Park. It’s a wider path than the Middle Arm, and has a firm gravel surface. At Gary Point Park, there are ~2 km of scenic trails, including a ~1.2 km perimeter loop.
Add-Ons: It’s another ~1 km east to Steveston Village, where you can pick up our route there. Also near the Airport is the jetty at Iona Beach Regional Park, which is scenic but harder to access if you don’t have a car.
STAY: For easy access to the Middle Arm Trail near the airport, try to stay at the hotels near Bridgeport Rd./Sea Island Way (Westin Wall Ctr., Radisson). Also good access via subway (Aberdeen).
There are some good running options near Vancouver International Airport in Richmond. The Middle Arm and West Dyke trails, just south of the Airport, can be combined for a nice, long run along the water.
Middle Arm Trail. This gravel trail runs parallel to River Rd. for 4.8 km, with nice views of the Fraser River and the Strait of Georgia and mountains in the distance. Compared to the W Dyke Trail (below), it’s narrower and the surface is not as smooth. The end closest to the airport is off Cambie Rd. Follow the trail southwest to Terra Nova Park, passing the Olympic Oval and the UBC boat house. For more, pick up the W Dyke Trail @ Terra Nova Park.
West Dyke Trail. This gravel path runs along the Strait of Georgia for 5.8 km from Terra Nova Park to Gary Point Park. It’s a wider path than the Middle Arm, and has a firm gravel surface. At Gary Point Park, there are ~2 km of scenic trails, including a ~1.2 km perimeter loop.
Add-Ons: It’s another ~1 km east to Steveston Village, where you can pick up our route there. Also near the Airport is the jetty at Iona Beach Regional Park, which is scenic but harder to access if you don’t have a car.
STAY: For easy access to the Middle Arm Trail near the airport, try to stay at the hotels near Bridgeport Rd./Sea Island Way (Westin Wall Ctr., Radisson). Also good access via subway (Aberdeen).
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