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Grant Narrows Regional Park – Pitt Lake's Stunning Kids Biking Trail True Hidden Gem Near Maple Ridge

Rannie Road at Grant Narrows Regional Park – Pitt Lake's Hidden Gem Family Bike Trail near Vancouver!

So you want to teach your child to bike? That's awesome! Would you rather do it on a busy street, or at one of the most stunning outdoor places you could find? We have found just the right family biking spot near Vancouver, BC for you! Check out Pitt Lake, not far from Pitt Meadows, Coquitlam, and Maple Ridge and its Grant Narrows Regional Park (British Columbia, Canada).

Rannie Road is the “road” portion of the Katzie Marsh loop. The Road is 2km long gravel road (2km one way, so 4km total), bordering the Pitt Lake with its stunning snowy-top mountain views on one side, and the Katzie marshes with its vibrant wildlife, bird families and the carpet of lilies on the other.

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Directions

GPS / Google Maps anchor point: Pitt Lake Canoe Adventures.

If you are heading to Pitt Lake from Coquitlam Centre, it will take you about 20 min to half-hour to get there. The road is paved, albeit looks deserted. I've shot amazing “lonely road” photos right past the entrance to Pitt-Addington Marsh a few months ago – you can find it on my Instagram.

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Rannie Road at Pitt Lake – Quick Facts

There is a Canoe rental at the end of the road, and you are indeed able to rent out a canoe here at Pitt Lake in the summer months (cash only, mind ya). They have a large paved parking lot right next to it. There are pay-meters around but frankly, I haven't seen anyone actually paying for the parking.

You'll find a set of portable bathrooms next to the rental place. Not “comfort” ones with water and mirrors – regular construction type. So good to plan your little one's bathroom breaks.

Rannie Road at Pitt Lake is 2km long one way. There are no bathrooms along the road.

The road is open-space. There is no shade – so on a sunny day when going biking at Pitt Lake plan for plenty of sunscreen and take as much water with you as possible. There are more bike routes around Pitt Lake.

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Katzie Marsh Loop

If you are coming with no strollers or bicycles, there is an option to proceed with the hike into the full loop. The bike trail starts at the end of the road and circles the marshes. The total loop is about 6.5km long. From our understanding, access is restricted to the summer months. We haven't yet tried it, but surely will one day 🙂

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Pitt Lake Photo Gallery

Check out our amazing photos! These were taken on a regular iPhone, we did not plan for the trip so we did not have our good camera with us. However, see how the colors turned out!

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More Kids-friendly Easy Bike Trails Near Vancouver

Biking with kids in British Columbia can be truly a fantastic experience! We are collecting the best family bike routes near Vancouver now! Here are some cool easy kids-friendly bike paths we've already visited, stroller/wheelchair accessible too!:

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

Overall of all bike trails near Vancouver, we'd rate Pitt Lake near the top of our kids-friendly trails with spectacular views list!

Are you a Vancouver biking enthusiast who knows other cool biking routes? Send us a note!

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Fun Family Learning

Want to have even more family fun outdoors? Hiking, biking, exploring? Check out our PerfectDayToPlay FREE printable Scavenger Hunt sheets!

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Enjoy!

Cheerfully yours,

Alexandra, Alex & Cosmos

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