July 24, 2025Blog, Outdoors

Burnaby Bike Trail Guide: Urban Greenways to Mountain Rides

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Cyclist riding along the parks in Burnaby, BC

Article Summary

A guide to bike trails in Burnaby, featuring urban greenways, park paths, and mountain routes. Designed for riders of all skill levels, it highlights cycling routes across neighbourhoods and natural areas, making it easy to plan rides for recreation or exploration.

Your Ultimate Guide to Summer Cycling Adventures

Gather the kids, pack your helmets, and roll into Burnaby’s bike-filled summer! Enjoy laid-back family rides on paved park paths or opt for adventurous mountain trails, all within easy reach of SkyTrain and community parks. It’s the perfect way to connect, explore, and add a little exercise to your summer fun.

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Burnaby Mountain

Burnaby Mountain is a well-known destination for Lower Mainland mountain bikers. Located in the lush uphill near North Burnaby, this gem is for everyone.

Central Park

Central Park by Metrotown is perfect for families, and if you’re looking for a circular route. The trails are quite wide and away from major traffic, providing a safe and enjoyable biking experience.

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Willingdon Linear Park

A peaceful 1.2 km paved greenway along Willingdon Avenue, connecting Brentwood Town Centre and Hastings Street. The route features small pocket parks with public art, fountains, and seating, making it an easy, family-friendly ride.

Taylor Park

A fantastic small park with 3 dirt jumps, from small to medium to large. The trail also consists of two teeter totters and some other cool stuff. Suitable for beginners and easy to get to.

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Rumble Street Urban Trail

Stay active on this multi-use urban trail, connecting McKay and Royal Oak Avenue. Although the roads can get quite busy, the designated lane itself has ups and downs, a fun spot for bikers.

Fraser Foreshore Path

Fraser Foreshore Park trail stretches from Burnaby into Vancouver. Ride the Fraser River shoreline and look for tugboats, barges, and log booms. There are plenty of places to stop and view the river.

BC Park Way

The BC Parkway is a multi-use path that roughly parallels the Expo SkyTrain Line. Look out for murals and mosaics along the way. Did you know that this trail connects New Westminster to Vancouver through Burnaby?

Trans Canada Trail – Burnaby Portion

This 12 km mostly off-road trail follows Burnaby Mountain’s ridgelines, offering a scenic and moderately rugged ride through forests. Linked to the Pandora and Velodrome trails, it’s ideal for intermediate cyclists seeking a nature-filled, less urban route.

BURNABY BIKE MAP

The City of Burnaby offers an invaluable resource for cyclists: the Burnaby Bike Map. This comprehensive map provides a detailed overview of all the bike trails and routes within the city, ensuring that riders can explore Burnaby with confidence.

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ARTICLE FAQ

Flat, family-friendly routes can be found around Central Park, Burnaby Lake Regional Nature Park, and along Burnaby’s urban greenways, which offer paved paths and gentle grades.

When you’re hiking and biking the Burnaby Mountain trails, you can park at the Mountain Air Bike Skills parking lot, located off Takeda Drive on the south side of Barnet Highway. The Mountain Air Trail begins at the southwest corner of this lot, which has more capacity than the Drummond’s Walk trailhead across the highway in Barnet Marine Park.

Several cycling routes connect easily from SkyTrain stations near Central Park, Metrotown, and Brentwood, making it easy to combine biking with public transit.