Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

Challenging

Out & Back

White Rock

Mud Bay Boundary Dyke Trail

Head out on this 33.8-km out-and-back trail near White Rock, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 11 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

33.8 km

Elevation

+71m

Time

6 h 11 min

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View Guide

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

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Beach Forest

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Whistler

Logger's Lake

Get to know this 10.3-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 8 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.3 km

Elevation

+379m

Time

3 h 8 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Mission

Hoover Lake Loop

Experience this 10.1-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 21 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.1 km

Elevation

+451m

Time

3 h 21 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

View Guide

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

View Guide

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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View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Brothers Creek Trail

Try this 6.3-km out-and-back trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 36 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 May through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

6.3 km

Elevation

+431m

Time

2 h 36 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Bullet Dodger via Coquitlam River Trail

Try this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 53 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

8.9 km

Elevation

+379m

Time

2 h 53 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

Woodlot 0007

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

View Guide

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

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Wildlife

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Maple Ridge

Skidder and PBR Loop

Explore this 12.2-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 54 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 April through May. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

12.2 km

Elevation

+502m

Time

3 h 54 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views

View Guide

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

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

View Guide

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

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Wildlife

View Guide

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

View Guide

Hard

Out & Back

Pender Harbour

Mount Hallowell

Head out on this 15.8-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 33 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 July through August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

15.8 km

Elevation

+1,080m

Time

6 h 33 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Cates Park

Check out this 3.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, mountain biking, 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

3.7 km

Elevation

+48m

Time

49 min

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View Guide

Very Hard

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Kallahne Creek Trail

Get to know this 9.0-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 56 min to complete. This trail is great for birding and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

9 km

Elevation

+958m

Time

4 h 56 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

Upper Kanaka Falls Trail

Experience this 5.0-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 42 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 January through January. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+234m

Time

1 h 42 min

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