Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

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

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Moderate

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

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Hard

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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Very Easy

Pender Harbour

Francis Point Lighthouse

Try this 2.6-km out-and-back trail near Sunshine Coast B, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 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.

Distance

2.6 km

Elevation

+71m

Time

42 min

Beach Forest Views

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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.

Distance

1.6 km

Elevation

+165m

Time

51 min

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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.

Distance

1.3 km

Elevation

+50m

Time

24 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest

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Brunswick Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail trail photo

Very Hard

West Vancouver

Brunswick Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail

Discover this 17.9-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, 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 July through October.

Distance

17.9 km

Elevation

+1,686m

Time

3 h 34 min

Forest Lake Views

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Alder Flats via West Canyon Trail trail photo

Moderate

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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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.

Distance

4.2 km

Elevation

+368m

Time

2 h 1 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Kid friendly Forest

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Whistler

Alta Lake Loop

Explore this 7.4-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 58 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

7.4 km

Elevation

+193m

Time

1 h 58 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Expert

Skyline Trail Loop

Get to know this 3.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 21 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 April through November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.5 km

Elevation

+498m

Time

2 h 21 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views

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Tangled Summit via Halvor Lunden Trail trail photo

Hard

Coquitlam

Tangled Summit via Halvor Lunden Trail

Get to know this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 17 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 August. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

13.7 km

Elevation

+1,108m

Time

6 h 17 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Cedar Mill and Headwaters Trail Loop

Get to know this 8.5-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 8 min to complete. This is a very popular area for 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

8.5 km

Elevation

+182m

Time

2 h 8 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Twin Falls and Pipeline Bridge Loop

Get to know this 5.3-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 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 trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5.3 km

Elevation

+230m

Time

1 h 45 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Lynn Lake Trail

Check out this 21.7-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 h 40 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 June through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance

21.7 km

Elevation

+812m

Time

6 h 40 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake

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West Vancouver

Nelson Creek Trail and Fire Access Road Loop

Discover this 3.7-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 16 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

3.7 km

Elevation

+180m

Time

1 h 16 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

West Vancouver

Blue Gentian and Lost Lake via Brothers Creek Loop

Explore this 8.4-km loop trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 2 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

8.4 km

Elevation

+446m

Time

3 h 2 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Garibaldi Lake to The Black Tusk trail photo