A moderate hike to a big view, with water along the way. Expect about 180 m of climbing; most people take 3.5 hours.
Moderate · 9 km round trip · +180 m climb · 3.5 hours · Dogs: check local rules
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Fraser Valley · ~100 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check BC Parks (Golden Ears) before you go.
From the Golden Ears Provincial Park day-use/riding lots, take Corral Trail from the hitching rail, keep left twice to join East Canyon Trail, a wide sandy horse road climbing gently past 1920s logging stumps and big boulders. Cross several creeks (one on two giant logs, past an old metal gate) to the high point with a view of a needle-like peak, then descend toward Gold Creek's canyon. Return the same way or via a red-marked optional trail.
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| Region | Fraser Valley |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Season | Best March to December |
| Trailhead | Golden Ears Provincial Park |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | Check the land manager's page for current fees and passes. |
| Dogs | Check local rules |
| Kid-friendly | Better for older, fit kids or adults |
| Highlights | Lakes & water, Views |
| Crowds | Not rated yet |
| Managed by | BC Parks (Golden Ears) |
Shared with horses. Optional return route is rougher and suited to experienced hikers.
Numbers are approximate. Check BC Parks (Golden Ears) for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 9 km (round trip) with roughly 180 m of elevation gain. Most people take 3.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check BC Parks (Golden Ears) before you go.
Rules vary or change here. Check the land manager before bringing a dog.
Check the land manager's page for current fees and passes.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
See also: Hikes with the best views · 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 · Fraser Valley hikes · Guides
Hike Vancouver. "East Canyon Trail (Golden Ears)." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/east-canyon-trail/
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