An easy out-and-back walk along the water. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 1–2 hours.
Easy · 4–6 km out-and-back · +5–20 m climb · 1–2 hours · Dogs: on leash
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Metro Vancouver · ~35 min from downtown · reachable by transit
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Colony Farm Regional Park) before you go.
Starts at Colony Farm Regional Park. Drop to Pumphouse Trail beside seasonal marsh, turn left on the Coquitlam River dyke and cross the arched Millennium Bridge for river and mountain views. Head north on the east-side dyke, then left on Mundy Creek Trail to Colony Farm Rd, cross the railway and Lougheed Hwy and walk into the heritage Riverview Lands with their arboretum trees before returning.
Extended option: A longer variant runs about 9.6 km round trip, roughly 3 hours. Confirm the route on the official map before you commit.
Watch for: Busy road crossing at Lougheed Hwy (use signals).
Best season: all year
Schematic: an illustrative shape drawn from total distance and gain, not a GPS trace. Real ups and downs will differ.
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| Region | Metro Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year-round |
| Trailhead | Colony Farm Road lot, Coquitlam |
| Parking & transit | Transit reaches the trailhead or close to it (check TransLink). |
| Permits & passes | None. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Lakes & water |
| Crowds | Moderate |
| Managed by | Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Colony Farm Regional Park) |
Flat dikes and farm-field paths along the Coquitlam River. Good for birds. Sections can flood.
Numbers are approximate. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Colony Farm Regional Park) for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 4–6 km (out-and-back) with roughly 5–20 m of elevation gain. Most people take 1–2 hours. Figures are approximate; check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Colony Farm Regional Park) before you go.
Yes, on leash.
None.
Yes, transit reaches this trailhead or very close to it. Check TransLink for current routes.
See also: Best hikes for beginners · Hikes you can reach by transit · Winter-friendly low-level walks · Dog-friendly hikes · Hikes under 2 hours · Lake hikes · Hikes for January · Hikes for February · Hikes for March · Hikes for April · Hikes for May · Hikes for June · Hikes for July · Hikes for August · Hikes for September · Hikes for October · Hikes for November · Hikes for December · Metro Vancouver hikes · Flat and easy walks · Seawalls and dikes · Kid-friendly hikes · Beginner hikes · Dog-friendly hikes · Hikes you can reach by transit · Guides
Hike Vancouver. "Colony Farm Regional Park." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/colony-farm/
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