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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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Fat Dog Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Manning Park

Fat Dog Trail

Get to know this 15.0-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 13 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 December through March. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15 km
Elevation
+740m
Time
5 h 13 min
Cecil Hill via Menacher Road trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Pender Harbour

Cecil Hill via Menacher Road

Experience this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 4 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+362m
Time
3 h 4 min
Poplar Trail  trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Burnaby

Poplar Trail

Try this 2.4-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through August.

Distance
2.4 km
Elevation
+205m
Time
1 h 8 min
Bridal Veil Falls trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Chilliwack

Bridal Veil Falls

Enjoy this 1.0-km loop trail near Cheam 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 27 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Velodrome and Pandora Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Burnaby

Velodrome and Pandora Trail

Discover this 2.9-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 20 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Watersprite Lake (Winter Route) trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Watersprite Lake (Winter Route)

Head out on this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 17 min to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through April.

Distance
15.3 km
Elevation
+743m
Time
5 h 17 min
Mamquam Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Mamquam Trail

Enjoy this 4.8-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 45 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
4.8 km
Elevation
+258m
Time
1 h 45 min
Ledgeview Extended Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Abbotsford

Ledgeview Extended Loop

Head out on this 6.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 22 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. The best times to visit this trail are January through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
6.4 km
Elevation
+356m
Time
2 h 22 min
Cypress Lake and White Rock Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Cypress Lake and White Rock Loop

Get to know this 11.1-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 8 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
11.1 km
Elevation
+628m
Time
4 h 8 min
McKee Peak via Westview trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Abbotsford

McKee Peak via Westview

Try this 3.1-km out-and-back trail near Abbotsford, 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 hiking, mountain biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are January through October.

Distance
3.1 km
Elevation
+186m
Time
1 h 11 min
Lakeview and Buntzen Lake Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Coquitlam

Lakeview and Buntzen Lake Trail Loop

Get to know this 11.7-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 40 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, 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
11.7 km
Elevation
+457m
Time
3 h 40 min
Burnaby Mountain Park Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Park Loop

Get to know this 11.1-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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.

Garibaldi Highlands and Bob McIntosh Memorial Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Garibaldi Highlands and Bob McIntosh Memorial Loop

Enjoy this 13.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 37 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
13.4 km
Elevation
+366m
Time
3 h 37 min
Incline and Whisky West Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Incline and Whisky West Loop

Head out on this 11.4-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.4 km
Elevation
+433m
Time
3 h 32 min