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Fort to Fort – Fun & Easy Bike Trail Near Langley Even a Toddler Can Do!

Derby Reach Regional Park: Perfect Spot to Teach Your Toddler to Bike and Ride Together Fort to Fort

Fort to Fort is a beautiful park trail that starts at Derby Reach Regional Park and runs to Fort Langley National Historical Museum. If you add-on Edge Farm Trail – you got an absolute winner! Of all the easy bike trails near Langley, Fort To Fort is one of our favorite family-friendly bike routes.

Have a pleasant afternoon walk with the fellow stroller-moms, roll-in your grandma in a wheelchair or teach your kids to ride a bike – you can do all of this and more here! No crowds (literally no people), tall trees, fresh air, wild berries, spectacular views of Fraser River – it doesn't feel you are next to a large megapolis at all!

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Directions

If you are heading to Derby Reach Regional Park from Coquitlam Centre, it will take you about 30 minutes to get to the trail-head to start on this fun bike route.

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There are three options you have to access this easy bike route.

1. You can start at Derby Reach Edgewater Bar Camping Site, take the Edge Farm Trail / Trans Canada Trail to Fort To Fort Trail
2. You can park at Derby Reach Regional Park's main parking lot. This way you'll access the Fort To Fort Trailhead right away
3. You can start at Fort Langley itself – the trailhead is right behind Fort Pub & Grill.

The way we like to do this Derby Reach's trail:

Our daddy drops us off at 10340 Allard Crescent Langley City (that's the edge of Derby Reach Regional Park), then he goes to park the car at the Edgewater Bar Camping Site and bikes towards us. By the time we reach Fort To Fort trailhead, he catches up with us. This way we can ride to Derby's Edgewater Park together and then enjoy a nice picnic at the day-use area (next to where the car is parked) before we head home.

We've done the full trail starting at both Fort Langley and Derby Reach Regional Park a few times as well.

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Edge Farm / Fort To Fort Bike Route – Quick Facts

Both the Edgewater Bar Campsite and Derby Park have plenty of parking and bio-washrooms available at the parking lot.

If you start at Fort Langley – you could use Fort Bar & Grill facilities. Parking is limited, as Fort Langley is a popular family-friendly travel destination. Most parking is either paid or has a limit of 30 min to 2 hours maximum. We do not recommend starting off on this side.

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The Fort To Fort Trail & Bike Route

The whole distance of Fort To Fort Trail is about 3.5 km. If you include Edge Farm Trail of the Langley's Derby Reach Regional Park into your bike route, or if you'd like to ride this easy bike trail to-and-back – the distance will double to about 7 km.

The whole trail – both Edge Farm and Fort To Fort parts of it – is 100% stroller & wheelchair accessible. It has an even gravel paving and is well maintained.

What makes this Langley bike route one of the best sites to teach your children how to bike? Unlike heavily-trafficked Vancouver and Burnaby easy bike routes, there are very few people you'll find on this trail.

The trail takes you through the mix of beautiful leafy forest & wildflower fields. Should you decide to stop along the way and climb one of the riverside hills – you can enjoy spectacular views of Fraser River. You'll find many apple trees along the path, and endless blackberry bushes. In July and August – both are perfectly edible and delicious!

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You can watch wildlife while on the ride! We've spotted a few squirrels, beautiful butterflies and dragonflies, a beautiful horse at a nearby farmhouse.. and a pair of bald eagles made a breathtaking display of top-notch aviation skills, what it seemed like, specifically for us!

Although some parts of the bike route go along the main road, don't worry it is perfectly safe for kids as there is a road separator.

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Safety When Biking With Kids

Safety must be the Top priority when teaching kids to bike. Luckily we've put together a few simple rules for parents to follow, which will help prevent bike injuries and ensure exciting family quality time! Check out our recent article: 10 Basic Safety Rules When Biking With Kids

If you are taking this easy bike route on a bright sunny day, we recommend all your family uses sunscreen. Check out our notes on natural and organic sunscreens available in Canada and USA: 8 Best Natural Sunscreens For Kids. Organic. Chemicals-Free.

And of course, we can't but mention the general outdoor safety rules for biking, hiking, exploring and adventuring! Hiking With Kids: 12 Simple Safety Rules Every Parent Should Follow

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More Kids-Friendly Easy Bike Trails!

Other stroller-friendly hikes and wheelchair accessible trails and easy kids bike routes near Vancouver:

• Pitt Lake – Stunning Kids Biking Trail – True Hidden Gem Near Maple Ridge (Pitt Meadows)
• Gold Creek Falls: Golden Ears Park’s Super-Star 100% Accessible Trail. Truly Gold Star Experience! (Maple Ridge)
• Bird-Lover Heaven! Dazzling Home Of Pacific Great Blue Heron (Chilliwack)

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Derby Reach & Fort To Fort Trail Photo Gallery

When visiting Derby Reach Regional Park, do not forget to take a lot of pictures! As mentioned, something we love best about this Langley park is that there are almost no people there ever. It makes it perfect to do any event or staged photos too!

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Are you an outdoorsy parent who loves biking with your kids? We are always looking for more cool easy bike routes near Vancouver, and anywhere in the World frankly! Please share in the comments or send us a message!

To help our active parents who can't seem to figure out how to get their kids to enjoy hiking, we have prepared this post: Five Tried-And-True Outdoor Activities To Get Kids to Absolutely Love Hiking – find many creative ideas, kids outdoor activities, treasure hunts, and nature experiments within!

Oh, and before I forget… if you love to travel (like we do) and would like your kids to learn about destinations in a fun and easy way through fun kids activities, check out our newest release of destination-themed workbooks and coloring pages:

Enjoy!

Cheerfully yours,

Alexandra, Alex & Cosmos

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