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Panoramic Viewpoint Trails in British Columbia

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White Rock trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

White Rock

Experience this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 33 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 April through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.9 km
Elevation
+856m
Time
4 h 33 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Mike Lake, Hidden Trail, Memorial Trail, Alouette Mountain Trail loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Mike Lake, Hidden Trail, Memorial Trail, Alouette Mountain Trail loop

Experience this 9.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 12 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 February through September.

Distance
9 km
Elevation
+460m
Time
3 h 12 min
Lake River Views
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McKay Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Mission

McKay Lake

Head out on this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 15 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 April through October.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+566m
Time
3 h 15 min
Forest Lake Views
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Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Bowen Island

Mount Gardner - Killarney Lake

Proceed cautiously on this 15.9-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 April through October.

Distance
15.9 km
Elevation
+810m
Time
1 h 49 min
Forest Lake River
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Higher Grafton Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Bowen Island

Higher Grafton Lake Loop

Get to know this 3.1-km loop trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 53 min to complete. 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 May through August.

Distance
3.1 km
Elevation
+99m
Time
53 min
Lake Views
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South Slope Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Coquitlam

South Slope Trail

Try this 13.8-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 9 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.

Distance
13.8 km
Elevation
+781m
Time
5 h 9 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Sugar Mountain Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Coquitlam

Sugar Mountain Loop

Explore this 6.8-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 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
6.8 km
Elevation
+371m
Time
2 h 29 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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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.

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.

Triangle Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Halfmoon Bay

Triangle Lake Loop

Enjoy this 3.7-km loop trail near Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Giant Douglas Fir Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Giant Douglas Fir Trail

Experience this 1.1-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 27 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 April through May.

Distance
1.1 km
Elevation
+77m
Time
27 min
Forest Lake Wildflowers
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Cleveland Dam and Second Canyon Viewpoint Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Second Canyon Viewpoint Loop

Check out this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 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.

Diez Vistas and Buntzen Lake Forest Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Diez Vistas and Buntzen Lake Forest Loop

Explore this 17.4-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 18 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.

Distance
17.4 km
Elevation
+929m
Time
6 h 18 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mike Lake Trail via Main Horse Corral trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Mike Lake Trail via Main Horse Corral

Get to know this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 1 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 January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.