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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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Chapman Bridge via Skylark trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Sechelt

Chapman Bridge via Skylark

Head out on this 4.3-km out-and-back trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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.

Heritage Mountain via Westminster Abbey trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Heritage Mountain via Westminster Abbey

Explore this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 35 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
2.1 km
Elevation
+60m
Time
35 min
Panda Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Abbotsford

Panda Trail

Explore this 11.6-km out-and-back trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 7 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Lost Lake via Fisherman's Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Lost Lake via Fisherman's Trail

Explore this 26.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 19 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. 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
26.4 km
Elevation
+480m
Time
6 h 19 min
Cultus Lake North Shore trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Cultus Lake North Shore

Try this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near Cultus Lake North, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This trail is great for camping and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alice Lake via Jack's Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Squamish

Alice Lake via Jack's Trail

Try this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 21 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Teapot Hill via Goat Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Teapot Hill via Goat Trail

Head out on this 4.2-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 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.

Distance
4.2 km
Elevation
+237m
Time
1 h 33 min
Mike Falls trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Mike Falls

Check out this 3.1-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking 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.

Rolley Falls Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Mission

Rolley Falls Trail

Get to know this 1.4-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 39 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 February through October.

Distance
1.4 km
Elevation
+110m
Time
39 min
Rolley Lakeside Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Rolley Lakeside Trail

Get to know this 2.9-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

The Covenant and Trestle Trail Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Squamish

The Covenant and Trestle Trail Loop

Check out this 3.7-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 59 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and skiing, 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.

Dinkey Peak trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Dinkey Peak

Enjoy this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 31 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Incline Trail and Whisky West Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Incline Trail and Whisky West Loop

Explore this 12.4-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 14 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 February through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Inglis Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Gibsons

Inglis Trail

Try this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Gibsons, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 34 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 September through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.