An easy hike to a big view, with water along the way. Most people take 2 hours.
Easy · 6 km round trip · climb not listed · 2 hours · Dogs: check local rules
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Fraser Valley · ~105 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Fraser Valley Regional District before you go.
From the Matsqui Trail Regional Park lot near the Mission bridge, join the Trans Canada Trail heading west with views to Mount Robie Reid. Descend into maple woodland, enter Matsqui First Nation lands, cross the rail line at a marked low barrier, and drop into cottonwood wetland to the Coligny Creek bridge. Rise to the dyke, pass under a second railway and continue along the Fraser before returning.
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| Region | Fraser Valley |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | all year |
| Trailhead | Matsqui Trail Regional 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, Forest |
| Crowds | Not rated yet |
| Managed by | Fraser Valley Regional District |
Two railway crossings; cross only where indicated and watch for trains.
Numbers are approximate. Check Fraser Valley Regional District for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 6 km (round trip) with roughly not listed of elevation gain. Most people take 2 hours. Figures are approximate; check Fraser Valley Regional District 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. "Matsqui Trail (western section)." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/matsqui-trail/
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Hi, I'm Cam Appleton. I love Vancouver and I love getting out on its trails. When I went looking for a simple, easy hiking guide for around here, I couldn't find one I liked. I also really like helping people, so I built this one.
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