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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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Glen's Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Glen's Loop

Enjoy this 2.3-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 35 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 June.

Distance
2.3 km
Elevation
+56m
Time
35 min
Kid friendly Forest Views
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Dinkey Peak and First Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
North Vancouver

Dinkey Peak and First Lake Loop

Experience this 3.5-km loop trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, 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.

Vedder Mountain via Bowman Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain via Bowman Trail

Discover this 7.2-km out-and-back trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 58 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 April through August. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
7.2 km
Elevation
+776m
Time
3 h 58 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Views
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Halfmoon Bay Trail to Caren Peak trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Halfmoon Bay

Halfmoon Bay Trail to Caren Peak

Discover this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 22 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
12.1 km
Elevation
+356m
Time
3 h 22 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Old Pole Road and Lazy Boy Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Pender Harbour

Old Pole Road and Lazy Boy Loop

Enjoy this 10.9-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast A, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.9 km
Elevation
+169m
Time
2 h 30 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Harrison Lagoon trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Harrison Hot Springs

Harrison Lagoon

Enjoy this 1.4-km loop trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, and running, 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.

Shannon Falls from Gondola trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Squamish

Shannon Falls from Gondola

Explore this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Gates Park Loop via PoCo Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Port Coquitlam

Gates Park Loop via PoCo Trail

Head out on this 3.4-km loop trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Kitsilano Beach trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Kitsilano Beach

Try this 4.0-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 48 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, paddle sports, and road 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.

Soames Hill from Reed Road trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Gibsons

Soames Hill from Reed Road

Get to know this 3.4-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
3.4 km
Elevation
+172m
Time
1 h 12 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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