Trails

Trails are plentiful and varied throughout the Sunshine Coast.

The region boasts over 800 identified trails covering over 1570 kilometres. These trails range from wide, accessible paths through established provincial parks to narrow single track winding through active, working forests. No matter what type of trail you’re looking for, chances are you’ll find it here on the Sunshine Coast. Whether you’re interested in hikingbikingwinter recreation, or even horseback riding, there is a wealth of information to help direct you to the right trail.

Trail users are asked to be respectful. This means packing your garbage out, and being mindful of wildlife, sensitive ecosystems, Indigenous history, and other trail users. Many of the trails enjoyed today by our community and visitors were built by locals, and are often still used in traditional First Nations cultural practices like collecting cedar strips for baskets. This legacy is to be honoured, and you’re invited to share in that by only leaving footsteps, and only taking pictures.

Wondering about wildlife? Our trails are home to creatures big and small. Bears, beavers, black-tailed deer, and birds of all types are a few of the regulars here on the Sunshine Coast. Visit WildSafeBC to learn about local species, how to prevent conflicts with wildlife, and more.
 

Resources

Visit our Travel Guide & Maps page to access a variety of trail maps. 

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Travel Guide & Maps

Looking for some trip inspiration and planning tools? Check out the Sunshine Coast Travel Guide, as well as a variety of local maps and resources.

Hiking

Our majestic old growth forests and mountain and ocean vistas provide a stunning back drop for hikers to explore.

Lakes

Although lakes might not be the first thing you think about when you think of the Sunshine Coast, there is more to explore than just our extensive ocean coastline.

Parks

Explore marine access-only parks, provincial campgrounds, established trail networks, picnic areas, and recreation sites.

About the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast is located on the southern coast of British Columbia, Canada, extending 180km between Howe Sound and Desolation Sound.

First Nations

The Sunshine Coast region is home to the traditional, unceded, and ancestral territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw, shíshálh, Tla’amin, Klahoose, and Homalco Nations.