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Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

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Hunter Logging Road trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Mission

Hunter Logging Road

Experience this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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.

Burt's Bluff Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Gibsons

Burt's Bluff Trail

Explore this 7.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast F, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 1 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking 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
7.6 km
Elevation
+485m
Time
3 h 1 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Gloria Trail trail photo
Expert
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Gloria Trail

Try this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near Rosedale, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 18 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
10.8 km
Elevation
+1,257m
Time
6 h 18 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Brew Mountain via Roe Creek Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Brew Mountain via Roe Creek Trail

Explore this 19.2-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 1 min to complete. 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
19.2 km
Elevation
+1,047m
Time
7 h 1 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mount Sheer and Mountain Lake Hut trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Squamish

Mount Sheer and Mountain Lake Hut

Get to know this 13.2-km out-and-back trail near Furry Creek, 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 best times to visit this trail are June through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
13.2 km
Elevation
+831m
Time
5 h 16 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Chickadee Interpretive Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
White Rock

Chickadee Interpretive Loop

Experience this 2.9-km loop trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 38 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Devil's Lake Loop trail photo
Very Easy
Loop
Mission

Devil's Lake Loop

Experience this 4.7-km loop trail near Stave Falls, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Thornhill Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

Thornhill Loop

Try this 10.5-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and mountain 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.

Zupjok Peak - Llama Peak - Alpaca Peak trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Yale

Zupjok Peak - Llama Peak - Alpaca Peak

Head out on this 18.3-km out-and-back trail near Albert Flat 5, 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
18.3 km
Elevation
+1,320m
Time
1 h 20 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Mount Fromme via Cascades Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
North Vancouver

Mount Fromme via Cascades Trail

Check out this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 58 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
10.6 km
Elevation
+887m
Time
4 h 58 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Little Goat Mountain and Dam Mountain Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
North Vancouver

Little Goat Mountain and Dam Mountain Loop

Explore this 5.6-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
5.6 km
Elevation
+298m
Time
2 h 2 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Mount St. Benedict trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Mission

Mount St. Benedict

Explore this 10.8-km out-and-back trail near McConnell Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 28 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
10.8 km
Elevation
+1,019m
Time
5 h 28 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Beach Forest
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Pender Hill Trail trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Pender Harbour

Pender Hill Trail

Enjoy this 1.6-km out-and-back trail near Irvines Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 51 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.

Pitxel Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Chilliwack

Pitxel Loop

Check out this 1.3-km loop trail near Chilliwack, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 24 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Alder Flats via West Canyon Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alder Flats via West Canyon Trail

Experience this 11.4-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 34 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
11.4 km
Elevation
+445m
Time
3 h 34 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River
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Raven's Bluff trail photo
Challenging
Out & Back
Mission

Raven's Bluff

Try this 4.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley G, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 1 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 March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.