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Bird Watching Trails in British Columbia

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South Gibson Trail - Three Falls Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Manning Park

South Gibson Trail - Three Falls Trail

Check out this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 26 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
20.9 km
Elevation
+507m
Time
5 h 26 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Hayward Lake trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Mission

Hayward Lake

Check out this 17.4-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 17 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
17.4 km
Elevation
+352m
Time
4 h 17 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Whyte Lake via Old Helipad Route and Nelson Creek Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Whyte Lake via Old Helipad Route and Nelson Creek Trail

Discover this 5.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5.1 km
Elevation
+261m
Time
1 h 50 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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South Slope Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Coquitlam

South Slope Trail

Try this 13.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.8 km
Elevation
+781m
Time
5 h 9 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Tunnel Bluffs from Lions Bay trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Tunnel Bluffs from Lions Bay

Explore this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 50 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
11.3 km
Elevation
+533m
Time
3 h 50 min
Forest River Views
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Cypress Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Cypress Lake Trail

Try this 8.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Burnaby Mountain Tour trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Tour

Enjoy this 20.0-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 1 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Evans Valley Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Evans Valley Trail

Head out on this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.4 km
Elevation
+482m
Time
2 h 42 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Cave Forest
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West Canyon and Evan's Creek Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

West Canyon and Evan's Creek Trail

Explore this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6.9 km
Elevation
+326m
Time
2 h 21 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Mud Bay Boundary Dyke Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
White Rock

Mud Bay Boundary Dyke Trail

Head out on this 33.8-km out-and-back trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 11 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Goose Lake Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

Goose Lake Trail

Check out this 3.1-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 11 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance
3.1 km
Elevation
+186m
Time
1 h 11 min
Forest Lake Wildlife
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Logger's Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Whistler

Logger's Lake

Get to know this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Deeks Bluff via Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Deeks Bluff via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Head out on this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through August.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation
+460m
Time
2 h 59 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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