Trans Canada and Pandora Trail Loop

Route Description for Trans Canada and Pandora Trail Loop

The Trans Canada and Pandora Trail Loop is a short 3.5 km route on Burnaby Mountain that passes over some varied terrain, including gravel paths and forested trails. Sections of the trail can become very muddy, so make sure to wear proper hiking footwear or trail runners in order to traverse the mild changes in elevation. As with most BC trails, you should pack bear spray in the event that you have an encounter with one of the majestic creatures.

This trail is a quick loop that makes for a great afternoon hike or study break if you are on campus at SFU. Follow the path as it passes by the Centennial Rose Garden and heads into the trees. From here, the route will descend gently downhill along the Pandora Trail before turning south along the often muddy stretch of the Gnome’s Home Trail. Continue following the trail through the heavy tree cover as it winds its way east along the Trans Canada Trail toward the campus. Eventually, you will return to the parking area, having completed the Trans Canada and Pandora Trail Loop on Burnaby Mountain.