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BRITISH COLUMBIA
Wilderness Feature: Views

Panoramic Viewpoint Trails in British Columbia

Hike to breathtaking mountain summits, coastal bluffs, and sweeping 360-degree lookouts across British Columbia.

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Devil's Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Devil's Lake Loop

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Thornhill Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Thornhill Loop

Try this 10.5-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Big Tree, Addernach, Lee's Big Easy, 4D, and Shakecutter's Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Big Tree, Addernach, Lee's Big Easy, 4D, and Shakecutter's Loop

Try this 4.5-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Pitxel and Cholqthet Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Pitxel and Cholqthet Loop

Check out this 2.9-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 54 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.

Broken Tree Loop via Pitxel and Cholqthet trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Broken Tree Loop via Pitxel and Cholqthet

Head out on this 3.1-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 7 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.

Distance
3.1 km
Elevation
+163m
Time
1 h 7 min
Pitxel and Three Bears Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Pitxel and Three Bears Loop

Try this 1.9-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Alta Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alta Lake Loop

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, 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.

Cedar Mill and Headwaters Trail Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Cedar Mill and Headwaters Trail Loop

Get to know this 8.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, 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
8.5 km
Elevation
+182m
Time
2 h 8 min
Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop

Get to know this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, 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.

Jackman Wetlands Loop  trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Langley

Jackman Wetlands Loop

Head out on this 3.2-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 37 min to complete. This trail is great for running and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Capilano Lake Lookout

Head out on this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Capilano 5, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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.

Blind Skier - SGS - Antagonizer trail photo
Easy
Loop
West Vancouver

Blind Skier - SGS - Antagonizer

Explore this 4.5-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through November.

Distance
4.5 km
Elevation
+211m
Time
1 h 32 min
Hayes Trail to Kanaka Creek trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Hayes Trail to Kanaka Creek

Enjoy this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 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 February through August.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+164m
Time
1 h 13 min