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Wilderness Feature: Wildlife

Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

Discover BC trails celebrated for bird watching, salmon runs, elk viewing, and wilderness habitat observing.

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Bear Mountain trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Harrison Hot Springs

Bear Mountain

Explore this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 8 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18.2 km
Elevation
+1,129m
Time
7 h 8 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Conway Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Hope

Conway Peak

Experience this 19.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley D, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 57 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 June through July.

Distance
19.2 km
Elevation
+1,308m
Time
7 h 57 min
Forest Lake River
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Into the Mystic, On the Rocks, and Lord of Squirrels Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Loop
Whistler

Into the Mystic, On the Rocks, and Lord of Squirrels Trail

Try this 30.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and mountain biking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance
30.7 km
Elevation
+1,530m
Time
10 h 46 min
Forest Lake Views
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Brandywine Mountain Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Whistler

Brandywine Mountain Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 15.8-km out-and-back trail near Black Tusk Village, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a popular trail for hiking and off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are June through October.

Distance
15.8 km
Elevation
+1,453m
Time
1 h 28 min
Forest River Views
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Gloria Trail and Elk Mountain Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Chilliwack

Gloria Trail and Elk Mountain Trail

Get to know this 18.2-km point-to-point trail near Cheam 1, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18.2 km
Elevation
+1,609m
Time
9 h 59 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Garibaldi Lake Parking Lot to Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Squamish

Garibaldi Lake Parking Lot to Cheakamus Lake Parking Lot

Enjoy this 28.8-km point-to-point trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 59 min to complete. 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
28.8 km
Elevation
+1,536m
Time
9 h 59 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Seed Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Seed Peak

Enjoy this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, 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 best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance
14.3 km
Elevation
+1,043m
Time
2 h 56 min
Forest Lake River
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Mount Burwell trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mount Burwell

Proceed cautiously on this 24.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
24.3 km
Elevation
+1,471m
Time
2 h 56 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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White Rock trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Coquitlam

White Rock

Experience this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 33 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 September. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.9 km
Elevation
+856m
Time
4 h 33 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Slhanay Peak Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Squamish

Slhanay Peak Trail

Check out this 6.1-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 18 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, 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.

Castle Towers trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Whistler

Castle Towers

Proceed cautiously on this 34.4-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for camping and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
34.4 km
Elevation
+2,739m
Time
3 h 40 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River
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Alouette Mountain Trail via Menzies and Alouette Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Mountain Trail via Menzies and Alouette Trail

Explore this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 48 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
20.3 km
Elevation
+1,207m
Time
7 h 48 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Suncoaster Bike Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Point to Point
Halfmoon Bay

Suncoaster Bike Trail

Check out this 37.5-km point-to-point trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 9 h 52 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
37.5 km
Elevation
+904m
Time
9 h 52 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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