Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

Challenging

Out & Back

Bowen Island

Mount Artaban

Explore this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Miller's Landing, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 24 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Distance

7.7 km

Elevation

+586m

Time

3 h 24 min

Beach Forest River

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Moderate

Loop

Maple Ridge

Upper Gold Creek Falls via East Canyon Trail and West Canyon Trail Loop

Experience this 10.3-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 10 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, hiking, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.3 km

Elevation

+389m

Time

3 h 10 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Abbotsford

McKee Peak from Lower Sumas Mountain Park

Experience this 7.4-km loop trail near Abbotsford, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 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 January through October.

Distance

7.4 km

Elevation

+386m

Time

2 h 39 min

Kid friendly Cave Forest

View Guide

Easy

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Eagle Mountain Powerline Trail

Check out this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 26 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 best times to visit this trail are April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

8.2 km

Elevation

+284m

Time

2 h 26 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

View Guide

Very Easy

Out & Back

West Vancouver

Porteau Cove Lookout via Campground Access Road

Enjoy this 2.1-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 25 min to complete. This is a very popular area for camping and walking, 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

2.1 km

Elevation

+16m

Time

25 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

View Guide

Very Hard

Out & Back

Maple Ridge

South Mount Nutt via East Canyon Trail

Try this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, 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

10.6 km

Elevation

+1,088m

Time

1 h 0 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Mission

Bear Mountain Loop

Explore this 9.0-km loop trail near Hatzic Prairie, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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

9 km

Elevation

+435m

Time

1 h 0 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Squamish

Murrin Loop and Jurassic Ridge Trail

Explore this 2.4-km loop trail near Britannia Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 0 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 April through October.

Distance

2.4 km

Elevation

+163m

Time

1 h 0 min

Kid friendly Partially paved Beach

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Mission

Bear Back and Lorax (MTB Trail)

Enjoy this 6.0-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through September.

Distance

6 km

Elevation

+314m

Time

2 h 8 min

Forest Views Wildflowers

View Guide

Easy

Loop

Mission

Access 12 - Valley View - Red Rider - Momentum Loop

Enjoy this 9.5-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 51 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, 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

9.5 km

Elevation

+338m

Time

2 h 51 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Mission

Cranks - Corduroy - Bigguns - Smokin' Bobo

Enjoy this 10.9-km loop trail near Mission, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, mountain biking, and snowshoeing, 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

10.9 km

Elevation

+589m

Time

3 h 59 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

Whistler

Shit Happens, Big Kahuna, and Section 102 MTB Loop

Head out on this 9.3-km loop trail near Whistler, 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. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance

9.3 km

Elevation

+369m

Time

2 h 12 min

Forest Lake Views

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Hard

Loop

Whistler

Organ Donor and Rock Candy Loop

Head out on this 7.2-km loop trail near Whistler, 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

7.2 km

Elevation

+729m

Time

3 h 10 min

Forest Views Wildlife

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Whistler

Kill Me Thrill Me

Discover this 12.1-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a popular trail for mountain biking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are May through October.

Distance

12.1 km

Elevation

+394m

Time

3 h 28 min

Forest Lake Views

View Guide

Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Mystery Falls Loop

Check out this 10.5-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 28 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.5 km

Elevation

+463m

Time

3 h 28 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Waterfall

View Guide

Moderate

Out & Back

Squamish

Al's Habrich Ridge Trail

Discover this 6.8-km out-and-back trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 37 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 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

6.8 km

Elevation

+409m

Time

2 h 37 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest River

View Guide

Very Easy

Loop

Squamish

Wonderland Lake Loop

Get to know this 1.8-km loop trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are June through September.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+48m

Time

29 min

Kid friendly Forest Lake

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Challenging

Out & Back

Sechelt

Mount Steele via Edwards Lake Trail

Discover this 20.6-km out-and-back trail near Tuwanek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 10 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.

Distance

20.6 km

Elevation

+1,013m

Time

7 h 10 min

Forest Lake River

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