Bird Watching Trails in British Columbia

Easy

Loop

Whistler

A River Runs Through It and Bart's Dark Trail Loop

Get to know this 7.2-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 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 best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.2 km

Elevation

+168m

Time

1 h 51 min

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Emerald Forest: Trails 1 -2

Explore this 3.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 51 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 best times to visit this trail are April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.1 km

Elevation

+91m

Time

51 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Whistler

Mel's Dilemma

Enjoy this 1.0-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 14 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

1 km

Elevation

+17m

Time

14 min

Kid friendly Forest Views

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Moderate

Out & Back

Whistler

Get Over It to Green Monster Trail

Experience this 6.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 23 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance

6 km

Elevation

+388m

Time

2 h 23 min

Forest Views

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Moderate

Out & Back

Whistler

Into the Woods and Woods Lake Trail

Try this 11.3-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 48 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 October.

Distance

11.3 km

Elevation

+522m

Time

3 h 48 min

Forest Lake Views

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Pigs on the Wing Trail

Head out on this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 25 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 best times to visit this trail are March through October.

Distance

17.9 km

Elevation

+1,503m

Time

8 h 25 min

Forest River Views

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Jane Lake and Sky to Sea Loop Trail

Check out this 8.4-km loop trail near Whistler, 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, 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 September.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+250m

Time

2 h 21 min

Kid friendly Forest Views

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Expert

Out & Back

Manning Park

Mowich Campground via Skyline I Trail

Try this 33.3-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, 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 June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

33.3 km

Elevation

+1,875m

Time

12 h 25 min

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Easy

Loop

Pitt Meadows

Pitt Meadows

Check out this 15.0-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

15 km

Elevation

+42m

Time

2 h 46 min

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Moderate

Out & Back

Hope

Flood Falls

Enjoy this 1.0-km out-and-back trail near Chawathil 4, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 24 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

1 km

Elevation

+70m

Time

24 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Agassiz

Hicks Lake Beaver Pond Trail

Get to know this 1.1-km loop trail near Kent, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 18 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.

Distance

1.1 km

Elevation

+32m

Time

18 min

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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

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Easy

Out & Back

Hope

Othello Tunnels via Kettle Valley Rail Trail

Discover this 7.1-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, running, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.1 km

Elevation

+149m

Time

1 h 46 min

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Easy

Out & Back

Gibsons

Plumpers Cove Trail

Head out on this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 19 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+151m

Time

1 h 19 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Queen Elizabeth Park

Enjoy this 2.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.3 km

Elevation

+52m

Time

34 min

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Capilano Suspension Bridge

Check out this 1.8-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+81m

Time

36 min

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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

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Expert

Out & Back

Squamish

Stawamus Chief First Peak

Discover this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 November.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+535m

Time

2 h 1 min

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