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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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Serpentine, Nurse Stump and Sunny Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Serpentine, Nurse Stump and Sunny Trail

Get to know this 3.5-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 47 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, 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.

Serpentine, Hawthorn and Birch Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Surrey

Serpentine, Hawthorn and Birch Trail

Try this 2.4-km loop trail near Barnston Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 32 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Shell Road Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Richmond

Shell Road Trail

Get to know this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 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.

Upper Backyard - Blue Line - IMBY trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Port Moody

Upper Backyard - Blue Line - IMBY

Discover this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 19 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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.

Frosty Mountain Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Manning Park

Frosty Mountain Trail

Head out on this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 59 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
20.9 km
Elevation
+1,231m
Time
7 h 59 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Blair Range Loop via Perimeter Trail trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Blair Range Loop via Perimeter Trail

Explore this 3.2-km loop trail near Burrard Inlet 3, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Nicomekl River Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Langley

Nicomekl River Trail

Head out on this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance
5.1 km
Elevation
+18m
Time
58 min
Kid friendly Forest River
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Skaters Pond Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Skaters Pond Loop

Check out this 1.9-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 31 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through June.

Distance
1.9 km
Elevation
+50m
Time
31 min
Kid friendly Lake Views
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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
Forest Lake Views
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Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk trail photo
Easy
Loop
Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View Trail and Woodland Walk

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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.

Tannis, Batchelor, and Edwards Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Sechelt

Tannis, Batchelor, and Edwards Lake Loop

Get to know this 8.0-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and snowshoeing, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
8 km
Elevation
+264m
Time
2 h 20 min
🚫 No Dogs Forest Lake Views
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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
Forest Views
View Guide
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
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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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.