I love to run in the mornings I went for a run clos to the hotel, is surrounded of trails. I ran in the Trans-Canada trail
Nothing great about it.The nature is just average. The walk is very easy and older people can do this. Ideal also for young kids.But does not offer anything exceptional to go again.
The trail winds its way around Port Coquitlam for 25 km. I love to ride my bike on the trail. Equivalent to the Seawall in Vancouver. Just get out and start anywhere on the trail/
One of the best activities we love in Poco is the Traboulay trails along the riverside.It's quiet and clean.Lots of space for people on foot, bikes and pets too.Highest recommendations
The trail winds its way from forested riversides to wide open prairie and spectacular mountain views. Of course, you get to see all the wildlife associated with those areas - hummingbirds to eagles, kingfishers to osprey, at least 20 types of duck and herons galore, black bears aplenty near the blueberry fields and creeks when the salmon run - which they do thickly in late October. We've seen deer, bobcats, coyotes and beavers. On a good day's ride (and we cycle most of the trail almost every day) you can always see wildlife. And then there are lovely ladies riding their horses on the dikes (part of the trail) and lots of people walking dogs, cycling or just sitting on a bench admiring the view.
My wife and I cycle the Poco Trail at least twice a week from May to October. Some areas are a bit congested with kids and dogs at peak times but, overall, this 2 hour loop (at moderate pace) is an amazing bike ride. From neighborhood streets to double track riverside trail, the varying terrain and scenery is what makes this ride great.
I have been walking, running, biking and dog walking along this beautiful trail for over 20 years. I took advantage of the 15degree celcius sunshine on February 15th and took my camera to catch some good shots. I couldn't believe how many other people had the same idea. Usually I only run into a few people but there were a couple hundred out there doing the same thing. I saw families, couple on bikes, a girl on her horse and even a guy jogging without a shirt on it was so warm. This trail goes on for miles through forest and along the river. The part I walked that day was along a dyke feeder stream where the salmon spawn in the fall. In the past I have seen a cougar, several bears and coyotes in the bush off to the side of the main trail on the less travelled days not when busy with people. Great photo shots wildlife, mountains and waterways.
It's a little bit too long for me (27k) but well worth the effort. Start at Hyde Creek and you follow the river through neighbourhoods then through Lion's Park and Colony Farm. Then along the Fraser River and it becomes a bit industrial and busy but by then I am ready to call it quits. Stop in downtown PoCo if you like for a nice donair break or take a snack and have it while sitting on a bench overlooking the Fraser River or finish off at the 5 Guys in Fremont Village. Great way to spend a half day.
Nice place to go for a walk after a long day of work. I enjoyed the early evening walks. If you are going in a cold day wear a warm jacket
The trail is a 30 plus KM, safe, well kept and signaled.Walk, run or cycling are the activities that users take advantage if this wonderful trail.