Coquitlam River loop via Trans Canada Trail and Eleanor Ward Bridge

Hiking trails & Routes

Canada

British Columbia

Electoral Area A

Coquitlam River loop via Trans Canada Trail and Eleanor Ward Bridge

Easy

5.0

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Coquitlam River loop via Trans Canada Trail and Eleanor Ward Bridge

01:30

5.76km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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33 m

Coquitlam River Park

Highlight • River

This 165-acre municipal park features nearly 10 km of forested trails winding through riparian woodlands. Seasonal changes bring dramatic shifts, from high water and swirling currents in winter to calmer flows perfect for wading in during summer. In autumn, the river becomes a vivid stage for returning salmon and the autumn colors illuminate the river corridor. There are trong ties to the traditional lands of the Kwikwetlem Nation, with the river's name coming from their language and meaning "red fish up the river". Coquitlam River Park offers a quiet nature escape just minutes from the city.

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1.97 km

Eleanor Ward Bridge - Coquitlam River

Highlight • River

From the Eleanor Ward Bridge, you will be suspended high above the flowing waters of the Coquitlam River. The bridge provides a clear view down into the forested river corridor as the river winds through the valley below. It’s a striking vantage point along the route and a great place to pause and watch the river moving through this green stretch of Coquitlam.

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4.20 km

Trans Canada Trail – Coquitlam

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Trans Canada Trail follows the wooded banks of the Coquitlam River through Coquitlam. The mostly gravel path runs through forested river habitat, offering a quiet stretch of trail where the sound of the river accompanies much of the walk. It’s a multi-use route popular with hikers, runners, and cyclists, and several bridges and viewpoints along the way provide good views over the river as it flows through the valley.

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5.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.97 km

785 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.63 km

586 m