The Coquitlam Crunch is a steep urban trail up the powerline corridor above central Coquitlam, often described locally as an outdoor stairmaster. It is more workout than wilderness, but the climb gives a quick sense of the city's mountain-edge setting.
Go for a brisk local hike rather than a scenic ramble. The route is popular with residents, and the upper sections open views back toward the suburbs and the Fraser Valley.