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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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Old BCMC Trail Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
North Vancouver

Old BCMC Trail Loop

Enjoy this 5.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 35 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
5.5 km
Elevation
+463m
Time
2 h 35 min
Arduum and Mastadon Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Mission

Arduum and Mastadon Loop

Discover this 5.3-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance
5.3 km
Elevation
+330m
Time
2 h 5 min
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
Skagit River Trail trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Sunshine Valley

Skagit River Trail

Discover this 14.5-km point-to-point trail near Sunshine Valley, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 57 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and fishing, 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.5 km
Elevation
+365m
Time
3 h 57 min
Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Main Trail - Skyline Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail - Lost Lake Trail - Main Trail - Skyline Trail

Discover this 10.1-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.1 km
Elevation
+513m
Time
3 h 34 min
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
Chadsey Lake Trail and Sumas Mountain trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Chadsey Lake Trail and Sumas Mountain

Head out on this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 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.

Distance
8.7 km
Elevation
+524m
Time
3 h 22 min
Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Mount Seymour Rd trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Mount Seymour Rd

Get to know this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 43 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Holly Goes Lightly and Enzoloope Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Holly Goes Lightly and Enzoloope Trail Loop

Check out this 4.8-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 popular trail for hiking, 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.

Distance
4.8 km
Elevation
+257m
Time
1 h 45 min
Quarry Rock Lookout via Old Buck Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Quarry Rock Lookout via Old Buck Trail

Try this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for 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.

Bridlewood Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Bridlewood Trail

Check out this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 56 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.