Burnt Bridge Creek Greenway Trail

This pleasant Vancouver trail follows Burnt Bridge Creek through a variety of landscapes, including open grasslands, wetlands, and forests. Nature lovers use the trail to watch waterfowl, listen to song birds, and perhaps spot a coyote or deer. The eight-mile greenbelt has multiple access points, allowing this hard-surfaced trail to be conveniently divided into sections.

The eastern section flows through meadows and wetlands; the middle section passes by soccer fields and under power lines; and the western section is mostly forested. These sections may be done independently or combined for a longer hike. For your convenience, there is a separate hiking guide entry for each section.

The directions below point to the eastern-most trailhead. For information and directions to other access points see each of the other guide entries.

NOTE: Burnt Bridge Creek is named for a small, primitive bridge built over the creek in 1889. As the population expanded, traffic shifted to a larger bridge build in 1885. The little bridge subsequently burnt down giving the creek its name.