Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Cleveland Dam and Second Canyon Viewpoint Loop

Check out this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 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.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+179m

Time

1 h 15 min

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Easy

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Mike Lake Trail via Main Horse Corral

Get to know this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 1 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.3 km

Elevation

+345m

Time

3 h 1 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Sechelt

Phare Lake

Head out on this 6.0-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through May.

Distance

6 km

Elevation

+74m

Time

1 h 18 min

Forest Lake Wildflowers

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Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

Horse Trail Loops

Experience this 3.7-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 11 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are February through October.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+153m

Time

1 h 11 min

Kid friendly Forest Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Surrey

Godwin Farm Loop

Check out this 1.3-km loop trail near Surrey, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 16 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

1.3 km

Elevation

+12m

Time

16 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

Vancouver

Pacific Spirit North and South Loop

Check out this 16.1-km loop trail near Greater Vancouver A, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 32 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.

Distance

16.1 km

Elevation

+203m

Time

3 h 32 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Squamish

Lucille Lake Loop

Head out on this 3.5-km loop trail near Cheakamus 11, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 50 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, 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 August.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+61m

Time

50 min

Forest Lake River

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Very Easy

Out & Back

Squamish

Mamquam Spawning Trail

Explore this 4.5-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 57 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 best times to visit this trail are August through February.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+46m

Time

57 min

River Wildflowers Wildlife

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Very Easy

Loop

Burnaby

Terry Fox Route

Enjoy this 5.0-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+36m

Time

1 h 0 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Kid friendly Partially paved Forest

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Easy

Loop

Sechelt

Hidden Grove Blue, Yellow, Red, Grey and Light Blue Loops

Explore this 6.3-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 37 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 best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance

6.3 km

Elevation

+148m

Time

1 h 37 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Easy

Loop

Sechelt

Hidden Grove Purple, Blue, Red and Green Loop

Get to know this 4.7-km loop trail near Sechelt, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 13 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 May through October.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+115m

Time

1 h 13 min

Kid friendly Forest Views

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Very Easy

Loop

Burnaby

George Derby Loop

Explore this 2.4-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 39 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through May.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+64m

Time

39 min

Kid friendly Forest Wildflowers

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Very Easy

Loop

Port Coquitlam

Blakeburn Lagoons Park

Check out this 2.1-km loop trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 23 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.1 km

Elevation

+4m

Time

23 min

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Very Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

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Experience this 4.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

4 km

Elevation

+98m

Time

1 h 3 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Diamond and Sea to Sky Trail Loop

Discover this 3.2-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 4 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.

Distance

3.2 km

Elevation

+143m

Time

1 h 4 min

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Bottle Top and Greenland MTB Loop via Hyannis Trail

Head out on this 4.7-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 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

4.7 km

Elevation

+172m

Time

1 h 25 min

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Easy

Loop

Langley

Lyns Lane Loop

Get to know this 3.7-km loop trail near Mcmillan Island 6, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are February through October.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+126m

Time

1 h 5 min

Forest Views Wildflowers

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Easy

Loop

Halfmoon Bay

Deliverance, Millipede, and Cabin Fever Loop

Try this 9.2-km loop trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 45 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

9.2 km

Elevation

+325m

Time

2 h 45 min

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