A moderate hike to a big view, with water along the way. Expect about 290 m of climbing; most people take 3.5 hours.
Moderate · 8 km round trip · +290 m climb · 3.5 hours · Dogs: check local rules
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Fraser Valley · ~75 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest before you go.
From the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest headquarters in Maple Ridge, take the combined Red/Yellow/Blue trails west across the arboretum, then branch left on the Blue Trail through open forest to a clear-cut with views over the polder and Pitt River. Continue across Spring Creek and repeatedly across G Road, then north along Blaney Creek past M Road; an optional steep road climb (C30) leads to a viewpoint and shelter over the Fraser Valley and Golden Ears. Return via an unmarked path toward the river and the Green Trail past the old Mills Bridge site.
Trailhead location from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Dogs, transit, fees and closures change; check the official page.
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| Region | Fraser Valley |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Season | most of the year |
| Trailhead | Malcolm Knapp Research Forest, Maple Ridge |
| 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, Forest |
| Crowds | Not rated yet |
| Managed by | UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest |
Markers are discreet and some return paths unmarked; carry a forest map. Active research forest with service roads.
Numbers are approximate. Check UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 8 km (round trip) with roughly 290 m of elevation gain. Most people take 3.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest 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.
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Hike Vancouver. "UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/malcolm-knapp-forest/
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