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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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Woodlot 0007 trail photo
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
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Deeks Bluff via Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Deeks Bluff via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Head out on this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 59 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are July through August.

Distance
7.7 km
Elevation
+460m
Time
2 h 59 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Diamond and Sea to Sky Trail Loop trail photo
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.

Skidder and PBR Loop trail photo
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
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Bottle Top and Greenland MTB Loop via Hyannis Trail trail photo
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
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Lyns Lane Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Langley

Lyns Lane Loop

Get to know this 3.7-km loop trail near Mcmillan Island 6, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 5 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 February through October.

Distance
3.7 km
Elevation
+126m
Time
1 h 5 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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Suncoaster Bike Trail trail photo
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
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Mount Hallowell trail photo
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
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Cates Park trail photo
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.

Mount Webb trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Webb

Discover this 20.9-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 July through August.

Distance
20.9 km
Elevation
+1,677m
Time
4 h 56 min
Forest Lake Views
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Upper Kanaka Falls Trail trail photo
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
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Views
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Quarry Road trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Port Coquitlam

Quarry Road

Discover this 9.3-km out-and-back trail near Port Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This trail is great for mountain biking, road biking, 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.

Saint Mark's Summit trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Saint Mark's Summit

Enjoy this 10.0-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 45 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 October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

First Lake via Baden-Powell Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

First Lake via Baden-Powell Trail

Enjoy this 8.5-km out-and-back trail near Strachan Creek, 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 best times to visit this trail are July through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
8.5 km
Elevation
+318m
Time
2 h 36 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Mount Wittenberg via Flora Lake Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Chilliwack

Mount Wittenberg via Flora Lake Trail

Proceed cautiously on this 24.0-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it takes an average of 10 h 29 min to complete and should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.

Distance
24 km
Elevation
+1,787m
Time
10 h 29 min
Forest Views Wildflowers
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