Panoramic Viewpoint Trails in British Columbia

Challenging

Out & Back

Gambier Island

Gambier Lake Trail

Check out this 13.5-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 11 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

13.5 km

Elevation

+806m

Time

5 h 11 min

Forest Lake Views

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Very Hard

Loop

Squamish

Hat Mountain and Fat Ass Peak Loop

Enjoy this 19.5-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, 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 best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance

19.5 km

Elevation

+1,693m

Time

5 h 45 min

Forest Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Mount Gardner Hikers Trail

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 August. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

10 km

Elevation

+685m

Time

5 h 45 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Very Hard

Out & Back

Squamish

Helm Glacier

Check out this 31.7-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, 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

31.7 km

Elevation

+1,493m

Time

5 h 45 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Hard

Loop

Mission

Mount St. Benedict Loop

Get to know this 12.6-km loop trail near Fraser Valley F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 45 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking 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

12.6 km

Elevation

+1,010m

Time

5 h 45 min

Forest Lake River

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Abbotsford

Lazy Boy, Tools of the Trade, and Ranch Climb Loop

Experience this 3.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.4 km

Elevation

+144m

Time

1 h 5 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Whistler

Screaming Cat Lake via Skywalk North

Get to know this 14.2-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 38 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14.2 km

Elevation

+900m

Time

5 h 38 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

View Guide

Hard

Loop

Whistler

Screaming Cat and Iceberg Lake Loop

Head out on this 20.1-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 49 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are August through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

20.1 km

Elevation

+1,221m

Time

7 h 49 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain to Rose Garden

Explore this 10.5-km out-and-back trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 4 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

10.5 km

Elevation

+352m

Time

3 h 4 min

Forest Views Wildflowers

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Challenging

Out & Back

Whistler

Matthews Traverse Road and Whistler Mountain

Explore this 6.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are August through August.

Distance

6.1 km

Elevation

+555m

Time

3 h 2 min

Forest Lake Views

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Whistler

Farside and Riverside Loop

Get to know this 6.8-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 55 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 July through September.

Distance

6.8 km

Elevation

+212m

Time

1 h 55 min

Forest River Views

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Whistler

Alpine Walk, Overlord Trail and Tree Line Trail

Head out on this 6.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 20 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

6 km

Elevation

+368m

Time

2 h 20 min

Forest Lake Views

View Guide

Very Easy

Point to Point

Vancouver

Arbutus Greenway

Explore this 8.5-km point-to-point trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 44 min to complete. This is a very popular area for road biking, running, 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.

Distance

8.5 km

Elevation

+60m

Time

1 h 44 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Whistler

Big Burn, Heart Burn, and Overlord Trail

Try this 15.9-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 31 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking 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.

Distance

15.9 km

Elevation

+1,350m

Time

7 h 31 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Whistler

Jane Lakes Trail

Get to know this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 9 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

10.8 km

Elevation

+650m

Time

4 h 9 min

Forest Lake Views

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Challenging

Loop

West Vancouver

Brewis, Crossover and Baden Powell Trail Loop

Enjoy this 3.7-km loop trail near West 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 and running, 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+309m

Time

1 h 43 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

West Vancouver

Brothers Creek - Crossover - Baden Powell Trail

Get to know this 3.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+254m

Time

1 h 33 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Squamish

Cat Lake

Discover this 1.4-km loop trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This trail is great for camping and walking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance

1.4 km

Elevation

+35m

Time

23 min

Kid friendly Beach Forest

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