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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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Goldie Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Goldie Lake Loop

Get to know this 2.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 46 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 best times to visit this trail are July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Seaside - False Creek South trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Seaside - False Creek South

Try this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 35 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, 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.

Gastown - Coal Harbour - English Bay and Yaletown Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Gastown - Coal Harbour - English Bay and Yaletown Loop

Enjoy this 10.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, 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.

Sea to Sky Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Sea to Sky Trail

Check out this 11.9-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Surrey Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Surrey Lake Loop

Discover this 2.3-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 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, but must be on a leash.

Caulfeild Park Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Caulfeild Park Trail

Head out on this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and paddle sports, 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.

East Mission Heritage Greenway and Gondola trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

East Mission Heritage Greenway and Gondola

Enjoy this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 53 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.

Distance
2.7 km
Elevation
+114m
Time
53 min
Twin Falls Loop via Sea to Sky Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Twin Falls Loop via Sea to Sky Trail

Explore this 7.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 59 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.

Fisherman's Trail North trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Fisherman's Trail North

Discover this 16.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
16.3 km
Elevation
+253m
Time
3 h 44 min
Lower Alouette River Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Pitt Meadows

Lower Alouette River Loop

Discover this 10.0-km loop trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, 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.

Quarry Rock Lookout via Cove Runner / Rain Dancer Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Quarry Rock Lookout via Cove Runner / Rain Dancer Trail

Try this 6.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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.

Baden Powell Trail via Hyannis to Mount Seymour trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail via Hyannis to Mount Seymour

Get to know this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 56 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Matsqui Lookout trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Mission

Matsqui Lookout

Check out this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 51 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, 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.

Mosquito Creek Cascades trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mosquito Creek Cascades

Check out this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 47 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.

Deep Cove Lookout via Old Buck Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Deep Cove Lookout via Old Buck Trail

Check out this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 46 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 best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Trout Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Vancouver

Trout Lake Loop

Try this 1.3-km loop trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 15 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, 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.