The best hikes from bus stations in Kanaka Creek Regional Park

Shull Trailhead is the end of the residential 236th Street and the start of Shull Trail. There are no restrooms here or trash cans, just some roadside parking and the start of the dirt trail into the woods. Come prepared with your full bottle of water, and in the spring and early summer, there are lots of wild flowers, even right at the trailhead, you can see pops of colour.

Shoesmith Trail is part of Maple Ridge’s Silver Valley network, following a broad gravel trail through the forest with very little technical terrain. The east and west sections are each about a kilometre long and are shared by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians, so keep an ear out for other users. It’s a useful connector through the network, especially if you’re linking into nearby trails towards Golden Ears Provincial Park.

This 7-acre reserve is named in honour of Larry Hope, a mamber of the Hope family that owns the Redwood Golf course directly south of the reserve. It was his stated goal that eventually the full 175-acre golf course will be returned to a more natural state and join with the current Hope Redwoods Natural Area.

This flat, multi-use trail runs between 208th Street and the Hope Redwoods Natural Area, just past 216th Street. It's a convenient way to travel in a car free environment through this part of the city.

Originally built as part of Golden Ears Provincial Park's horseback riding network, Shoesmith Trail follows a wide forest corridor through the lower slopes of the park. The route winds beneath towering cedars and Douglas-firs, crossing small creeks and damp woodland typical of British Columbia's coastal rainforest. Unlike some of the park's steeper mountain trails, Shoesmith feels more secluded and relaxed, making it a great way to experience the forest without the crowds found around Alouette Lake and the main day-use areas.

The Fraser River is British Columbia’s longest river, stretching over 1,300 kilometres from the Rockies to the Pacific. It flows through diverse landscapes, from alpine valleys to urban centres, and supports one of the largest salmon runs in North America. The river has shaped the region’s ecology, economy, and history for thousands of years.

Harris Landing Park is a charming waterfront spot in Pitt Meadows, nestled along the north bank of the Fraser River. It offers access to a quiet stretch of shoreline with a boat launch, lots of green space, and breathtaking views of the wide river channel. The setting feels open and lightly developed, with the river and surrounding floodplain shaping the landscape, making it the perfect spot for a picnic or a place to relax and soak in the scenery.

Waterfront Commons sits directly along the Fraser River, and though small, it is one of the main access points on the Pitt River Regional Greenway. The space is simple and open, with a wide gravel path, grassy edges, and unobstructed views out across the Fraser River. With little development and constant exposure to the river and sky, it feels more like a pause along the greenway than a traditional park, with several picnic tables, making it an ideal place for a scenic lunch along the water.