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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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Frosty Mountain: West Summit trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Manning Park

Frosty Mountain: West Summit

Head out on this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.5 km
Elevation
+1,184m
Time
35 min
Porcupine Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Manning Park

Porcupine Peak

Explore this 15.6-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 45 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
15.6 km
Elevation
+1,159m
Time
6 h 45 min
Alpen Mountain trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Alpen Mountain

Discover this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 35 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
18.2 km
Elevation
+1,257m
Time
7 h 35 min
Mount Grant trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Hope

Mount Grant

Get to know this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Hope, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 9 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
12.1 km
Elevation
+1,721m
Time
8 h 9 min
Mount Sproatt East Approach trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Mount Sproatt East Approach

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 9 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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.

Distance
10 km
Elevation
+974m
Time
5 h 9 min
Parkhurst Mountain trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Parkhurst Mountain

Discover this 16.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
16.9 km
Elevation
+1,670m
Time
6 h 12 min
Mount Kettley trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Mount Kettley

Discover this 18.5-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
18.5 km
Elevation
+1,134m
Time
7 h 13 min
Nursia Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Nursia Peak

Discover this 19.3-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 4 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
19.3 km
Elevation
+1,337m
Time
8 h 4 min
79 Grind Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Mission

79 Grind Trail

Experience this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 52 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
5.3 km
Elevation
+556m
Time
2 h 52 min
North Mount Nutt trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Mission

North Mount Nutt

Try this 13.4-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 14 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
13.4 km
Elevation
+1,397m
Time
7 h 14 min
Widgeon Peak trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Widgeon Peak

Proceed cautiously on this 10.5-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are August through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
10.5 km
Elevation
+1,401m
Time
37 min
Burke North Summit trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Burke North Summit

Enjoy this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and camping, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,273m
Time
38 min
Metal Dome via Callaghan Creek trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Metal Dome via Callaghan Creek

Head out on this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 54 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
18.3 km
Elevation
+1,332m
Time
7 h 54 min
Mount Garibaldi via Brohm Ridge trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Squamish

Mount Garibaldi via Brohm Ridge

Proceed cautiously on this 40.2-km out-and-back trail near Waiwakum 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance
40.2 km
Elevation
+2,721m
Time
4 h 14 min
Elk, Thurston, and Mercer Traverse trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Elk, Thurston, and Mercer Traverse

Head out on this 23.3-km out-and-back trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 30 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, hiking, and snowshoeing, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
23.3 km
Elevation
+1,544m
Time
9 h 30 min