Recreational trails are a vital component of a healthy city, and are one the most requested recreation facilities in Coquitlam. Coquitlam's trail system totals over 90 km and includes a portion of the Trans Canada Trail, which spans from coast to coast to coast.
There are trail surfaces suited to all types of activity within a relatively short distance of all residents. Greenways such as Hoy Creek Linear Park, play an important dual role as a protected area for watercourses and a setting for nature trails and viewing areas.
Trail Maps
Some of the more popular trail destinations in Coquitlam:
Coquitlam Crunch
The Coquitlam Crunch is the name given to the 2km trail situated under the Hydro Right of Way in the Eagle Ridge and Eagle Mountain areas of Coquitlam.
This trail connects Eagle Ridge Park to Eagle Mountain Park and has a challenging elevation gain of 250 metres. There is a viewpoint and rest area about halfway up the trail. Parking is available off Lansdowne Drive.
For a route map of the Coquitlam Crunch, view the Westwood Plateau Trails Map above.
Parks and Trail Brochures
Pick up one of Coquitlam's full-colour trail brochures at any Civic Leisure Facility, Aquatic Centre, City Hall, or Public Library.
Off Road Cycling Strategy
Coquitlam has recently completed the Off Road Cycling Strategy. Off Road refers to recreational and facilities specifically designed for bike. The City also had the Strategic Transportation Plan that accommodates biking on streets.
The strategy indentifies several new cycling facilities locations and gaps in the existing travel system that need to be addresses in order to create a continuous family-oriented trail route form Maillardville to Northeast Coquitlam.
The First priority for 2009 is a design process for a cycling facility at Mundy Park and in Riverview Forest.