Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

Challenging

Loop

Coquitlam

Cypress Lake and White Rock Loop

Get to know this 11.1-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 8 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 April through October.

Distance

11.1 km

Elevation

+628m

Time

4 h 8 min

Forest Lake Views

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Moderate

Loop

Coquitlam

Lakeview and Buntzen Lake Trail Loop

Get to know this 11.7-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 40 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

11.7 km

Elevation

+457m

Time

3 h 40 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Moderate

Loop

Burnaby

Burnaby Mountain Park Loop

Get to know this 11.1-km loop trail near Burnaby, 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 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

11.1 km

Elevation

+453m

Time

3 h 32 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Partially paved Forest

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Moderate

Loop

Squamish

Garibaldi Highlands and Bob McIntosh Memorial Loop

Enjoy this 13.4-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 37 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and mountain biking, 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

13.4 km

Elevation

+366m

Time

3 h 37 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake

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Challenging

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Blue Mountain Riding Area Trails

Try this 20.3-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for off-road driving, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

Distance

20.3 km

Elevation

+700m

Time

3 h 32 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Moderate

Loop

Maple Ridge

Incline and Whisky West Loop

Head out on this 11.4-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, 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 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

11.4 km

Elevation

+433m

Time

3 h 32 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Challenging

Out & Back

Gambier Island

Gambier Lake

Enjoy this 19.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through May.

Distance

19.6 km

Elevation

+816m

Time

6 h 18 min

Forest Lake Views

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Moderate

Loop

Abbotsford

Berminator, Speedway, Da Plow, Flinstones and Federau

Enjoy this 5.6-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 9 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through August.

Distance

5.6 km

Elevation

+334m

Time

2 h 9 min

Cave Forest Views

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Moderate

Loop

Abbotsford

Fork, Nu Speed, Mixed Bag and Autobahn Loop

Try this 7.7-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 35 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 best times to visit this trail are January through August.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+350m

Time

2 h 35 min

Forest River Views

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Challenging

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Lower Bridal Falls Viewpoint

Get to know this 8.4-km out-and-back trail near Bridall Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 53 min to complete. 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 August.

Distance

8.4 km

Elevation

+693m

Time

3 h 53 min

Forest River Views

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Dempsey and Lower Dreamweaver Trail Loop

Discover this 3.9-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 28 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter 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

3.9 km

Elevation

+224m

Time

1 h 28 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Moderate

Loop

Burnaby

Trans Canada, Cougar Creek, Barnet and Mountain Air Loop

Discover this 10.3-km loop trail near Burnaby, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 25 min to complete. 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.3 km

Elevation

+461m

Time

3 h 25 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Challenging

Loop

Coquitlam

Coquitlam Lake View, Sawblade and Woodland Walk Loop

Discover this 11.6-km loop trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 21 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 March through October.

Distance

11.6 km

Elevation

+661m

Time

4 h 21 min

Forest River Views

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail and Powerline Loop

Enjoy this 4.7-km loop trail near North 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, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.7 km

Elevation

+254m

Time

1 h 43 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Baden Powell Trail: Seymour Canyon to Lynn Canyon

Experience this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, 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 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

10.3 km

Elevation

+491m

Time

3 h 32 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Challenging

Loop

Squamish

Meadow of the Grizzly via Stl'lhalem Sintl'

Head out on this 15.6-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

15.6 km

Elevation

+818m

Time

6 h 38 min

Forest Views Wildlife

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Beth Lake via Furry Downing Road

Explore this 17.5-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 38 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 October.

Distance

17.5 km

Elevation

+1,016m

Time

6 h 38 min

Forest Lake River

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Elfin Lakes - The Gargoyles

Check out this 5.3-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, 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 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

5.3 km

Elevation

+423m

Time

2 h 20 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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