🇨🇦 Vancouver Trail Running Guide: Burnaby Mountain Routes 🏃‍♂️🌄

Burnaby Mountain Park—famous for sunsets, but also a hidden gem for trail runners! We tested two routes: 🥾 Route 1: BBY MT Loop (Beginner-Friendly) 📏 10K | 400m elevation ✔️ Crowd-pleaser: Hikers, dogs, runners—lively vibes! 🐕 ✔️ Buttery-smooth trails: Mostly dirt/rocks (bye-bye, North Shore roots! 👋) ✔️ Smart pacing: Flat start/end, climbs concentrated on sides: West = stairs (icy in winter—microspikes recommended! ❄️) East = downhill gravel party (fly like the wind! 💨) 🥵 Route 2: BBY MT Tour (Advanced) 📏 20K | 700m elevation ⚠️ Summer alert! (June 2024): • Overgrown bushes + thorny branches = shorts nightmare 🌿🩸 • Shared with mountain bikers 🚵‍♂️ • Poor signage → download offline maps! 📱 • SFU campus midpoint: Perfect water/fuel stop 💧 📍 Burnaby Mountain Park (Address in Burnaby) Verdict: • Loop: Beginner bliss • Tour: Hardcore training only #TrailRunningVan #BurnabyHikes #NoPainNoGain #RunWild #SummerRunning #TrailProblems