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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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Richmond Nature Park East Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Richmond

Richmond Nature Park East Loop

Try this 1.9-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 21 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
1.9 km
Elevation
+5m
Time
21 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Views
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Trans Canada, Cougar Creek, Barnet and Mountain Air Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Burnaby

Trans Canada, Cougar Creek, Barnet and Mountain Air Loop

Discover this 10.3-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 25 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.3 km
Elevation
+461m
Time
3 h 25 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Deer Lake South Loop via Second Beach Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Burnaby

Deer Lake South Loop via Second Beach Trail

Get to know this 4.7-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 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 December through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Coquitlam Lake View, Sawblade and Woodland Walk Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View, Sawblade and Woodland Walk Loop

Discover this 11.6-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 21 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 March through October.

Distance
11.6 km
Elevation
+661m
Time
4 h 21 min
Forest River Views
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1001 Steps Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Surrey

1001 Steps Trail

Check out this 0.6-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 13 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.

Christopherson Steps trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Surrey

Christopherson Steps

Enjoy this 0.3-km out-and-back trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 6 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 best times to visit this trail are February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Baden Powell Trail and Powerline Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail and Powerline Loop

Enjoy this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 43 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 December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+254m
Time
1 h 43 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife
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Baden Powell Trail: Seymour Canyon to Lynn Canyon trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Seymour Canyon to Lynn Canyon

Experience this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, 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 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
10.3 km
Elevation
+491m
Time
3 h 32 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Smoke Bluffs Loop Trail trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Smoke Bluffs Loop Trail

Discover this 2.7-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, rock climbing, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

Distance
2.7 km
Elevation
+193m
Time
1 h 8 min
Partially paved Forest Views
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Lynn Canyon via Baden Powell and Sea to Sky Trail trail photo
Easy
Point to Point
North Vancouver

Lynn Canyon via Baden Powell and Sea to Sky Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 16 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.

Distance
8.5 km
Elevation
+124m
Time
2 h 16 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest
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Seymour Dam via Fisherman's Trail and Spur 4 trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Seymour Dam via Fisherman's Trail and Spur 4

Explore this 33.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
33.6 km
Elevation
+605m
Time
42 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest
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Mount Crumpit trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Squamish

Mount Crumpit

Enjoy this 4.7-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 April through October.

Distance
4.7 km
Elevation
+266m
Time
6 h 38 min
Forest Views
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Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles

Check out this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for backpacking, camping, 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
5.3 km
Elevation
+423m
Time
2 h 20 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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