Wildlife Viewing Trails in British Columbia

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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Hard

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Elk Mountain

Discover this 8.2-km out-and-back trail near Slesse Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 12 min to complete. 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

8.2 km

Elevation

+791m

Time

4 h 12 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Views Wildflowers

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Very Hard

Loop

Squamish

Stawamus Chief First, Second, and Third Peak Loop

Check out this 5.8-km loop trail near Stawamus 24, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, 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

5.8 km

Elevation

+657m

Time

57 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Cave Forest

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Easy

Loop

Maple Ridge

Lookout Trail, Menzies Trail, and Loop Trail

Discover this 3.1-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 57 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, 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

3.1 km

Elevation

+115m

Time

57 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Very Easy

Loop

Coquitlam

Sasamat Lake

Explore this 3.2-km loop trail near Anmore, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 42 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.2 km

Elevation

+39m

Time

42 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Lost Lake Nature Trail

Explore this 2.9-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 49 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, 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

2.9 km

Elevation

+89m

Time

49 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Forest

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Moderate

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Mount Thom via Thom Creek Trail

Try this 6.4-km out-and-back trail near Tzeachten 13, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 39 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, 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

6.4 km

Elevation

+435m

Time

2 h 39 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Very Easy

Loop

Richmond

Iona Beach Trail

Explore this 5.0-km loop trail near Richmond, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 58 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 January through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

5 km

Elevation

+26m

Time

58 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Moderate

Loop

North Vancouver

Norvan Falls via Lynn Loop Trail and Headwaters Trail

Head out on this 15.1-km loop trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 20 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

15.1 km

Elevation

+478m

Time

4 h 20 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Easy

Point to Point

West Vancouver

Capilano Pacific Trail with Detour

Head out on this 8.7-km point-to-point trail near West Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 12 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, 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

8.7 km

Elevation

+267m

Time

2 h 12 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Kid friendly Partially paved

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Easy

Loop

Whistler

Tin Pants

Get to know this 3.7-km loop trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 1 min to complete. This is a popular trail for cross-country skiing, hiking, and 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

3.7 km

Elevation

+109m

Time

1 h 1 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake

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Challenging

Out & Back

Squamish

Sea to Sky Summit Trail (Upper Shannon Falls Trail)

Head out on this 17.7-km out-and-back trail near Squamish, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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, but must be on a leash.

Distance

17.7 km

Elevation

+1,017m

Time

3 h 44 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Hard

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Lynn Peak Route

Head out on this 12.2-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. 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. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance

12.2 km

Elevation

+1,052m

Time

3 h 44 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Moderate

Out & Back

North Vancouver

Norvan Falls

Experience this 14.0-km out-and-back trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. 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

14 km

Elevation

+363m

Time

3 h 44 min

🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River

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Very Easy

Loop

Squamish

Alice 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 21 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, 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. You'll need to leave pups at home — dogs aren't allowed on this trail.

Distance

1.8 km

Elevation

+13m

Time

21 min

🚫 No Dogs No dogs Kid friendly Beach

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Hard

Out & Back

Chilliwack

Mount Slesse Memorial Trail

Try this 13.2-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley E, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 50 min to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and rock climbing, 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

13.2 km

Elevation

+1,005m

Time

5 h 50 min

🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest River

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