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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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Duck Farm Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Chilliwack

Duck Farm Loop

Experience this 5.3-km loop trail near Fraser Valley Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 57 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 April through May.

Distance
5.3 km
Elevation
+292m
Time
1 h 57 min
Forest Views Wildlife
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Phyllis Lake trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Squamish

Phyllis Lake

Get to know this 15.4-km out-and-back trail near Squamish-Lillooet Regional, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 21 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
15.4 km
Elevation
+469m
Time
4 h 21 min
Forest Lake Views
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Squid Line Mountain Bike Route trail photo
Moderate
Point to Point
Abbotsford

Squid Line Mountain Bike Route

Discover this 6.0-km point-to-point trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This trail is great for mountain biking, 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.

Seymour Valley Trailway and Spur 4 Loop trail photo
Challenging
Loop
North Vancouver

Seymour Valley Trailway and Spur 4 Loop

Head out on this 28.5-km loop 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.

Dakota Creek Falls trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Gibsons

Dakota Creek Falls

Try this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 46 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Cairn Mountain from Cawley Point trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Sechelt

Cairn Mountain from Cawley Point

Try this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 50 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Coquitlam River Trail - Bullet Dodger - Woodland Walk - Lower Vic's trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Coquitlam River Trail - Bullet Dodger - Woodland Walk - Lower Vic's

Try this 11.7-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 16 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. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
11.7 km
Elevation
+630m
Time
4 h 16 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Karver's Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Karver's Trail

Head out on this 2.7-km out-and-back trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Belcarra Lookout trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Belcarra Lookout

Head out on this 5.1-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 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.

Himmelsbach Hut - Flute Summit trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Whistler

Himmelsbach Hut - Flute Summit

Explore this 13.0-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 7 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
13 km
Elevation
+807m
Time
5 h 7 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Alder Flats and Canyon Trail Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
Maple Ridge

Alder Flats and Canyon Trail Loop

Get to know this 14.0-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 31 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.

Eagle Bluffs Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Eagle Bluffs Trail

Explore this 6.9-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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.

Katherine Lake Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Katherine Lake Trail

Check out this 23.7-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 13 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance
23.7 km
Elevation
+590m
Time
6 h 13 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Alder Flats via East Canyon Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Mission

Alder Flats via East Canyon Trail

Head out on this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Stave Falls, 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 backpacking, camping, and 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
11.4 km
Elevation
+439m
Time
3 h 32 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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