Burnaby Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails — Attraction in Burnaby

Not sure if the map shows the same trail as I went on but this trail starts and ends at the burnaby mountain parking lot.

You can either head up and you will see markers for the trans Canada trail. The hike that I'm reviewing starts at the top of burnaby mountain swings past sfu goes down towards Barnett marine park and goes back up the mountain finishing off with a 500 step climb to get you back to the burnaby mountain parking lot.

Overall it's a generally easy hike. The markers are not that well displayed as there is a part where you have to cross the parking lot by the bike park to connect back to the trail that is not described well. Summer time is much easier and will take around 90 to 120 minutes depending and is approximately 12 km. Winter it's another story as you can see. Deep snow and icy conditions make it more difficult but easily doable. Waterproof boots will be needed as the trail is not that used in the winter. During the winter depending on your fitness level could take 3 to 4 hours some parts snowshoes are recommended depending on...

Trail Series, Part 26 The Burnaby Mountain Trail has made me begin to wonder if I am developing a serious dependence on the British Columbia trail system. You see it doesn’t seem to matter how many of them I run, I only seem to long for more.

This location features a series of interconnected trails that are mostly technical in nature. I believe they can best be described as mountain bike trails that you are allowed to run or hike on. There are multiple bike jumps to navigate, numerous bridges to cross, frequent rocks and roots to avoid, and the downhills are fairly steep. Strollers and wheelchairs are not recommended and those with mobility issues would likely prefer to avoid this venue.

Although you’ll be surrounded by a dense blanket of trees, the trail offers occasional glimpses of some of the high rises in the greater Vancouver area.

I found ample available parking on the adjacent Simon Fraser University campus for a nominal fee.

If you’re ready for a technical run (or ride), this place is for you.

And that’s…Henry’s...

It's a fun area. Some really lovely trails. I bring my dog & we had a blast yesterday running down snowy hills & through snow drifts. Families were up there with their kids. Was a nice wintery day. "Cramp ons": If there is snow or ice buy a pair. Basically snow chains for your shoes.

We were able to run down a fairly steep decline.....no problem. A MUST for winter hikes.

I do the Grouse Grind a lot, there is a 1+ km section called "Trans Canada Trail". Nice winter Grind training. Hamstrings were pumped! Did a couple up & downs. Great!

Glad I tried the area. Can't wait for spring to really run...