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Bird Watching Trails in British Columbia

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Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
Hope

Hudson's Bay Company Heritage Trail

Enjoy this 71.1-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 25 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
71.1 km
Elevation
+3,922m
Time
25 h 25 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Cultus Lake Loop trail photo
Hard
Loop
Chilliwack

Cultus Lake Loop

Try this 29.5-km loop trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 31 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
29.5 km
Elevation
+1,240m
Time
9 h 31 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Hat Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Hat Mountain

Proceed cautiously on this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
14.3 km
Elevation
+1,588m
Time
3 h 40 min
Forest River Views
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Mount Outram trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Sunshine Valley

Mount Outram

Get to know this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18.3 km
Elevation
+1,799m
Time
6 h 39 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Munro Lake trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Munro Lake

Check out this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9 km
Elevation
+822m
Time
4 h 27 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Munro Lake Lookout Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Munro Lake Lookout Trail

Check out this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
4.2 km
Elevation
+628m
Time
2 h 55 min
Forest Lake Views
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Burke South Summit and Pika Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Burke South Summit and Pika Peak

Try this 20.1-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 23 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
20.1 km
Elevation
+1,102m
Time
7 h 23 min
Forest Lake River
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Dewdney Grind trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Dewdney Grind

Head out on this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
9.3 km
Elevation
+1,007m
Time
5 h 8 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Dewdney Cabin South Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Mission

Dewdney Cabin South Trail

Enjoy this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through September.

Distance
3.4 km
Elevation
+609m
Time
2 h 43 min
Views Wildflowers
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Dewdney Cabin North Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Dewdney Cabin North Trail

Explore this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 32 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
4.2 km
Elevation
+518m
Time
2 h 32 min
Views Historic site
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Stawamus Chief First Peak via Sea to Summit Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Stawamus Chief First Peak via Sea to Summit Trail

Explore this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+557m
Time
2 h 36 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Skyline Trail Loop trail photo
Expert
Loop
North Vancouver

Skyline Trail Loop

Get to know this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.5 km
Elevation
+498m
Time
2 h 21 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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High Falls to Seagram Lake trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

High Falls to Seagram Lake

Discover this 28.3-km out-and-back trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance
28.3 km
Elevation
+1,682m
Time
10 h 52 min
Forest Lake Views
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Reflection Lake and Tricouni Peak trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Reflection Lake and Tricouni Peak

Enjoy this 28.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 12 h 25 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and camping, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September.

Distance
28.2 km
Elevation
+2,130m
Time
12 h 25 min
Forest Lake Views
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Frosty Mountain Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Manning Park

Frosty Mountain Trail

Head out on this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
20.9 km
Elevation
+1,231m
Time
7 h 59 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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