An easy loop to a big view, with water along the way. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 1.5–3 hours. Usually quiet.
Easy · 4–8 km loop · +50–150 m climb · 1.5–3 hours · Dogs: on leash
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Metro Vancouver · ~50 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks before you go.
From the Minnekhada lot, go right on Lodge Trail to the lower marsh, cross the outlet creek and follow Fern Trail east. A steep 20-minute side trail climbs to Addington Lookout over the marsh and Pitt Polder toward Golden Ears. Back on Fern Trail, skirt a cliff base and take a short spur to the Low Knoll outcrop above the lower marsh, then finish the circuit back to the lot.
Watch for: Lookout spur is steep.
Best season: all year
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| Region | Metro Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year-round |
| Trailhead | Quarry Rd, Coquitlam |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | None. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Lakes & water, Views |
| Crowds | Usually quiet |
| Managed by | Metro Vancouver Regional Parks |
Marsh and knolls. Wildlife area; dogs must stay leashed.
Numbers are approximate. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 4–8 km (loop) with roughly 50–150 m of elevation gain. Most people take 1.5–3 hours. Figures are approximate; check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks before you go.
Yes, on leash.
None.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Minnekhada Regional Park." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/minnekhada/
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