Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

Easy

Out & Back

Pitt Meadows

Alouette River Dykes Trail

Explore this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near Pitt Meadows, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, 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

14 km

Elevation

+30m

Time

2 h 34 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly River

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Easy

Loop

North Vancouver

Twin Bridges and Homestead Trail Loop

Head out on this 4.5-km loop trail near Maplewood, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 12 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

4.5 km

Elevation

+119m

Time

1 h 12 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Cave

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Garibaldi Lake

Experience this 18.2-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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

18.2 km

Elevation

+979m

Time

6 h 36 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Dog Mountain

Enjoy this 4.8-km out-and-back trail near Woodlands, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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

4.8 km

Elevation

+162m

Time

26 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Loop

Langley

Campbell Valley Little River Trail

Try this 2.3-km loop trail near Langley, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 26 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 February through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

2.3 km

Elevation

+11m

Time

26 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly River

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Very Easy

Loop

West Vancouver

Yew Lake Trail

Check out this 2.3-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 29 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, and walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through November. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

2.3 km

Elevation

+27m

Time

29 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Parkhurst Ghost Town Loop

Check out this 7.6-km loop trail near Whistler, 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, mountain biking, 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

7.6 km

Elevation

+230m

Time

2 h 8 min

Forest Lake River

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Hard

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Dennett Lake

Discover this 10.6-km out-and-back trail near Coquitlam, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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 May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

10.6 km

Elevation

+941m

Time

2 h 2 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Challenging

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Jenkins Brook Falls and Brighton Beach Lookout

Head out on this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are July through October.

Distance

13.7 km

Elevation

+810m

Time

2 h 2 min

Forest Views Waterfall

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Easy

Loop

Halfmoon Bay

Triangle Lake Trail

Head out on this 7.1-km loop trail near Welcome Beach, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 2 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

7.1 km

Elevation

+229m

Time

2 h 2 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Easy

Loop

Gibsons

Soames Hill Loop

Enjoy this 2.7-km loop trail near Gibsons, 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

2.7 km

Elevation

+150m

Time

1 h 0 min

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Challenging

Out & Back

Abbotsford

Sumas Mountain Trail

Discover this 14.2-km out-and-back trail near Dewdney, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 54 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 April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

14.2 km

Elevation

+972m

Time

5 h 54 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Very Easy

Loop

Port Moody

Mundy Park Perimeter Trail Loop

Get to know this 4.3-km loop trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 57 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, running, 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

4.3 km

Elevation

+52m

Time

57 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Easy

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Mosquito Creek Trail

Try this 7.4-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 3 min to complete. This is a very popular area for mountain biking, running, 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

7.4 km

Elevation

+214m

Time

2 h 3 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Stroller friendly

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Easy

Loop

Squamish

Four Lakes Trail

Discover this 6.3-km loop trail near Brackendale, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 38 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, and fishing, 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

6.3 km

Elevation

+150m

Time

1 h 38 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Beach

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Very Hard

Out & Back

Squamish

Panorama Ridge

Experience this 28.3-km out-and-back trail near Garibaldi, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for backpacking, birding, and camping, 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

28.3 km

Elevation

+1,610m

Time

35 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake

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Hard

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Vedder Mountain Road Ride

Check out this 23.7-km out-and-back trail near Soowahlie 14, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 57 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

23.7 km

Elevation

+1,085m

Time

7 h 57 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dog friendly Forest Lake

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Hard

Out & Back

Coquitlam

Lindsay Lake Trail

Head out on this 12.6-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 39 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 best times to visit this trail are April through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

12.6 km

Elevation

+983m

Time

5 h 39 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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