The Baden Powell Trail (BPT) offers a marathon-distance trail run that crosses from Horseshoe Bay on Howe Sound to Deep Cove on Indian Arm. The trail is a North Vancouver classic and is a must-run for those visiting the city. The trail is stunningly beautiful and equally challenging. It travels between sea level and the summit of Black Mountain.

The Howe Sound Crest Trail (HSCT) is an excellent point-to-point trail running adventure that follows the Sea-to-Sky Highway heading north of Vancouver. The route extends between Cypress Mountain in the south and Porteau Cove in the north. The route stays high, along the crest of the mountains, and on clear days offers astounding and expansive views of Howe Sound to the west. It travels over numerous mountains as runners climb over 1,800m and descend 2,600m in the 29km.

The Hanes Valley Loop offers a long and challenging trail with a remote backcountry feeling accessed directly from the edge of the city. This route is one of the best long, challenging trails in Vancouver and offers a strong balance of difficulty, technicality, and awe-inspiring vistas. Furthermore, there are options to shorten the run if the weather turns sour, time runs out and you’re late for dinner, or your body is feeling too rough to continue.