5km
Distance
200m
Gain
2h
Time
About this Trail
A 4.3 km moderate forest loop on Westwood Plateau in Coquitlam with a cliff-edge viewpoint offering panoramic views of Mount Baker, Burke Mountain, and the Fraser Valley. Official off-leash dog area from dawn to dusk with 265 m elevation gain, creek crossings, and connections to Eagle Mountain Park and the Coquitlam Crunch. Mountain biking trails maintained by TORCA. Caution: poorly marked junctions -- bring offline maps.
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🔹Dog Owners
- 🔹Intermediate Hikers
- 🔹Mountain Bikers
- 🔹Trail Runners
- 🌲Nature Lovers
- 🔹Fitness Enthusiasts
The Occasion
- 🔹Exercise Hike
- 🔹Photography Trip
- 🔹Weekend Workout
Highlights
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Network of forested trails in the Eagle Ridge area of Coquitlam
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Views of the Fraser Valley and Burrard Inlet
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Quiet neighbourhood trails with a wilderness feel
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Connects to larger Eagle Ridge trail system
Practical Tips
Best Times to Visit
Insider Tips
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Multiple entry points from the surrounding neighbourhood
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Can be combined with other Eagle Ridge trails for a longer day
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Muddy in rain — waterproof boots recommended
What to Bring
Accessibility & Facilities
Not Available
Not wheelchair accessible. Natural surface trails with dirt, gravel, rock, exposed roots, steep sections, and a creek crossing with rope assists.
History
Ridge Park Trails are part of Coquitlam's urban trail network in the Eagle Ridge neighbourhood, providing forest walking access for the surrounding community.
Source · coquitlam.ca
Location
Getting Here
🚌 Transit
Bus 187 from Coquitlam Central Station to Parkway Blvd/Plateau Blvd (18 min, 21 stops). Connects to Millennium Line SkyTrain and West Coast Express at Coquitlam Central.
🚗 Parking
Free parking lot on southwest side off Parkway Boulevard (1685 Parkway Blvd). Street parking also available on Johnson Street near Panorama Heights Elementary School. 11 total access points from surrounding residential streets.