Outdoor Recreation, Trails & Events Guide

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Enjoy the outdoors and leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind. From self-guided walking tours to strenuous hiking trails, Maple Ridge has something for everyone...

This 68 page guide will help you explore our community in ways you never thought possible. It will broaden your knowledge of local opportunities to be active and how to safely experience the many outdoor adventures that await you.  The maps will help you to explore our extensive dike system too.  The dikes were built to protect low-lying lands from flooding but also serve a recreational purpose. Ride horses, walk, and cycle amidst the beautiful natural scenery the dikes present. The lands around the dikes are also habitat to abundant wildlife and many species of birds, making the dike system a favourite area for naturalists and bird-watchers.

For enquiries or updates specific to this guide please contact Joanne Georgelin at jgeorgelin@mapleridge.ca.  

PLEASE NOTE:  As information is received, pages on this website are updated from the original printed guide.

View the complete Outdoor Recreation Trails & Events Guide [PDF, 8.25MB] or choose specific sections.

Page 3-7    [PDF, 6.9MB] Welcome Message, Our Communities, Responsible Community Sharing, Map Interpretation, Health Tips
Page 8-9    [PDF, 2.32MB] Annual Events Listing
Page 10-14 [PDF, 2.35MB] Parks In our Communities Index, Parks Grid with Amenities listing

Cycling

Professional racers and cycling enthusiasts have been coming to Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows for years, for some of the best cycling in the Lower Mainland. You'll love our network of quiet, well-paved roads, scenic dikes, and spectacular parks.
Page 15-17  [PDF, 1.7MB]  Bicycling: Tips & Resources, Bicycle Network Maps

Equestrian Trail Network

Maple Ridge offers a unique network of horse trails that are protected under the Official Community Plan. The trail network encompasses over 100 km of local riding and hiking trails, as well as 50-60 km in nearby Golden Ears Provincial Park.
Page 18-22  [PDF, 2.6MB] Equestrian Horse Trail Capital of BC / Trail Etiquette & Safety / Equestrian Trails West / Equestrian Trails Central / Equestrian Trails East

Fishing & Hunting

Page 23  [PDF, 1892KB] 

Heritage

Page 24-27  [PDF, 7.73MB] Heritage - Maple Ridge Heritage Plaque Index Map / Pitt Meadows Heritage Walk / Port Haney Heritage Walk: This short paved walking trail takes you through the heart of Port Haney, one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Maple Ridge. Identify places as you pass by 12 heritage sites and buildings. Start enjoying the built heritage of Port Haney! Parking at Maple Ridge Museum. Tel: 604-463-5311 mrmuseum@uniserve.com

Clubs, Facilities, Community Resources

Page 58   [PDF, 779KB] Outdoor Sport & Golf Clubs
Page 59   [PDF, 2MB] Recreation & Sport Facilities
Page 60   [PDF, 1.11MB] Running & Walking Clubs
Page 61   [PDF, 997KB] RV & Camping Sites
Page 62-63  [PDF, 2MB] Water Recreation - Outdoor Pools / Spray Parks & Clubs / Water Safety & Marine Ethics
Page 64-65  [PDF, 4.11MB] Youth Programs & Action Parks
Page 66-67  [PDF, 1.76MB] Sourcing Your Community

Shared-Use Trail Maps

Page 28  [PDF, 453KB] Index of Trail Maps
Page 29  [PDF, 782KB] Airport Dike Walk
Page 30  [PDF, 712KB] South Bonson Neighbourhood Trails
Page 31  [PDF, 1.03MB] Harris Landing & Shoreline Park
Page 32  [PDF, 976KB] Hawk Rotary Loop
Page 33  [PDF, 736KB] Osprey Rotary Loop
Page 34  [PDF, 780KB] Blue Heron Rotary Loop
Page 37  [PDF, 871KB] Jerry Sulina Park

Pitt Lake at Grant Narrows Regional Park

Please Note:  January, 2011 - The park is currently undergoing a change in management.  Amenities are limited.

Page 35  [PDF, 3.04MB] Grant Narrows Regional Park
Page 36  [PDF, 938KB] Widgeon Creek

Trans Canada Trail

The longest trail in the world, stretching 16,400 km. The trail includes every province and territory, most major cities and some smaller towns and communities. We are proud to have 21.5 km running through Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows and encourage you to explore our section of this amazing trail. The Trans Canada Trail begins in Pitt Meadows at the corner of Lougheed Highway and the old Dewdney Trunk Road. The paths include some country scenery as well as city surroundings. Experience the best of both worlds!  www.tctrail.ca/ 
Page 38 [PDF, 1.57MB] Trans Canada Trail (West Region)
Page 39 [PDF, 1.67MB] Trans Canada Trail (East Region)
Page 40 [PDF, 958KB] Maple Ridge Park

UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest

More than 5,000 ha. of working forest to walk through including 35 km of trails. These are colour-coded and range from 1.4 km (45 min.) to 6.5 km (3 hours) in length. Each trail loops back to the forest gates. www.mkrf.forestry.ubc.ca/ 
Page 41 [PDF, 1.08MB] UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest
Page 42 [PDF, 1.14MB] Silver Valley

Golden Ears Provincial Park

Hiking, walking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Spirea Trail is a pleasant wheelchair-accessible walk offering wide pathways, long boardwalks, and low grade slopes. Alouette Mountain 11 km trail which takes 9-10 hours return, and the 12 km trail to Golden Ears is a 7 hour one-way overnight trip. Intermediate skills and proper hiking equipment required.
Page 43 [PDF, 980KB] Spirea Nature Trail
Page 44 [PDF, 934KB] Mike Lake & Area Trails

Kanaka Creek

12 km of beautiful walking trails along Kanaka Creek stretching from 232 Street at River Road past 272 Street. You will visit a fish hatchery and waterfalls along the way.
Page 45  [PDF, 1MB] Riverfront Trail
Page 46  [PDF, 1.08MB] Rainbow Bridge & Fish Fence
Page 47  [PDF, 941KB] Cliff Falls
Page 48  [PDF, 905KB] Cliff Falls & Bell Irving Hatchery
Page 49  [PDF, 958KB] Riebolt Park
Page 50  [PDF, 1MB] Albion Park
Page 51  [PDF, 890KB] Allco Park

Whonnock Lake & Maple Ridge East

Page 52  [PDF, 964KB] Whonnock Woodscreek Road & Trail
Page 53  [PDF, 879KB] Whonnock Neighbourhood Road & Trail
Page 54  [PDF, 965KB] Whonnock Lake Park
Page 55  [PDF, 965KB] Woodlot W0007
Page 56  [PDF, 938KB] Hayward Lake
Page 57  [PDF, 429KB] Maple Ridge Centre to Mission

CPR Public Walkway & Cycle Path:

A walkway and cycle route runs between the CPR inter-modal facility and the Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows. The pathway is 2.5 km from McMyn Road to the Kennedy Road and Lougheed Highway intersection. A pond installed at the eastern end of the area, is rapidly becoming established as an attractive patch of wetland habitat.