An easy loop along the water, mostly through forest. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 60 minutes.
Easy · 3 km loop · +0–30 m climb · 60 minutes · Dogs: check local rules
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North Shore · ~25 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Metro Vancouver (Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve) before you go.
From Lynn Headwaters, walk south on the gravel road into the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve and circle Rice Lake clockwise past a wharf. From the reserve entrance, take Twin Bridges Trail through two stiles toward the Seymour River, with a side path to a riverside picnic spot, then loop back on Homestead Trail.
Extended option: A longer variant runs about 10 km round trip, roughly 3.5 hours. Confirm the route on the official map before you commit.
Watch for: Wildlife in the reserve includes black bear and cougar. Large trail network; carry a map.
Best season: most of the 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 | North Shore |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year-round |
| Trailhead | Lynn Headwaters / LSCR entrance |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | None. |
| Dogs | Check local rules |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Lakes & water, Forest |
| Crowds | Moderate |
| Managed by | Metro Vancouver (Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve) |
Flat, wide gravel. Good stroller and first-hike option. Check reserve dog rules.
Numbers are approximate. Check Metro Vancouver (Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve) for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 3 km (loop) with roughly 0–30 m of elevation gain. Most people take 60 minutes. Figures are approximate; check Metro Vancouver (Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve) before you go.
Rules vary or change here. Check the land manager before bringing a dog.
None.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Rice Lake Loop." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/rice-lake/
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