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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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Hayward Reservoir Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Hayward Reservoir Trail

Get to know this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 39 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.

Steelhead Falls Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Steelhead Falls Trail

Explore this 1.8-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 32 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking 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.

Eagle Mountain to Buntzen Lake Trail trail photo
Hard
Loop
Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain to Buntzen Lake Trail

Discover this 17.2-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 49 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and 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
17.2 km
Elevation
+1,366m
Time
7 h 49 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Hollyburn Mountain Lower Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Hollyburn Mountain Lower Loop

Experience this 8.9-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Eagle Bluffs via Black Mountain Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Eagle Bluffs via Black Mountain Trail

Enjoy this 7.9-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Bowen Lookout and Saint Marks Summit via Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Bowen Lookout and Saint Marks Summit via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Try this 10.9-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 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 best times to visit this trail are July through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
10.9 km
Elevation
+598m
Time
4 h 1 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Widgeon Falls Paddle Route and Hike trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Pitt Meadows

Widgeon Falls Paddle Route and Hike

Enjoy this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 15 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon trail photo
Challenging
Point to Point
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Deep Cove to Lynn Canyon

Head out on this 11.9-km point-to-point trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Blue Mountain Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Maple Ridge

Blue Mountain Trail

Explore this 16.1-km loop trail near Whonnock 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for birding and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
16.1 km
Elevation
+788m
Time
4 h 46 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Ring Lake and Conflict Lake trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Ring Lake and Conflict Lake

Head out on this 18.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 56 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 July through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
18.8 km
Elevation
+749m
Time
5 h 56 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Watersprite Lake (Summer Route) trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Watersprite Lake (Summer Route)

Discover this 16.9-km out-and-back trail near Seaichem 16, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
16.9 km
Elevation
+704m
Time
1 h 34 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Whyte Lake via Nelson Creek Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Whyte Lake via Nelson Creek Trail

Explore this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding 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.

Alouette Lake Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Lake Trail

Discover this 15.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 36 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 best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Alpine Walk Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
Whistler

Alpine Walk Trail

Get to know this 1.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 28 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 June through October. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.4 km
Elevation
+63m
Time
28 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest
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Spirit Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Spirit Trail

Try this 1.0-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 15 min to complete. This is a popular trail for walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through March. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.