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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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Alouette Mountain via Eric Dunning Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Alouette Mountain via Eric Dunning Trail

Get to know this 20.1-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for hiking, snowshoeing, 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 and may be off-leash in some areas.

Distance
20.1 km
Elevation
+1,188m
Time
2 h 11 min
🐶 Dog-Friendly Dog friendly Forest Lake
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Black Mountain Loop trail photo
Moderate
Loop
West Vancouver

Black Mountain Loop

Enjoy this 5.3-km loop trail near Strachan Creek, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 11 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
5.3 km
Elevation
+358m
Time
2 h 11 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Whistler Trainwreck and Millar Creek Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Whistler

Whistler Trainwreck and Millar Creek Trail

Enjoy this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Whistler, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 25 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.

Lightning Lake Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Manning Park

Lightning Lake Loop

Discover this 8.5-km loop trail near Manning Park, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 0 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, camping, 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.

BCMC Trail trail photo
Expert
Point to Point
North Vancouver

BCMC Trail

Check out this 2.4-km point-to-point trail near North Vancouver, 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 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
2.4 km
Elevation
+791m
Time
1 h 15 min
🚫 No Dogs No dogs Forest Lake
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Black Mountain via Baden Powell Trail trail photo
Hard
Out & Back
Bowen Island

Black Mountain via Baden Powell Trail

Enjoy this 14.3-km out-and-back trail near Bowen Island, 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 November. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
14.3 km
Elevation
+1,188m
Time
1 h 15 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Evans Peak Trail trail photo
Very Hard
Out & Back
Maple Ridge

Evans Peak Trail

Head out on this 8.9-km out-and-back trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a challenging route. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and snowshoeing, 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
8.9 km
Elevation
+968m
Time
1 h 15 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest River
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Admiralty Point Trail trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Coquitlam

Admiralty Point Trail

Enjoy this 5.5-km out-and-back trail near Belcarra, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 15 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.

Trudi's Trail trail photo
Challenging
Loop
West Vancouver

Trudi's Trail

Explore this 2.7-km loop trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 18 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking 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.

Centennial Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
West Vancouver

Centennial Trail

Enjoy this 3.9-km out-and-back trail near Lions Bay, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 3 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.

Vancouver Architecture Walking Tour trail photo
Very Easy
Out & Back
Vancouver

Vancouver Architecture Walking Tour

Discover this 5.5-km out-and-back trail near Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 9 min to complete. This is a very popular area for road 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.

Hanes Valley Route trail photo
Hard
Point to Point
North Vancouver

Hanes Valley Route

Proceed cautiously on this 15.8-km point--point trail near North Vancouver, British Columbia. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. 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 July through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.

Distance
15.8 km
Elevation
+1,256m
Time
5 h 5 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Lake
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Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Vancouver

Coal Harbour Via Stanley Park Seawall

Check out this 25.4-km out-and-back trail near Granville Island, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road 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.

Ottomite Mountain Trail trail photo
Moderate
Out & Back
Hope

Ottomite Mountain Trail

Try this 7.7-km out-and-back trail near Fraser Valley B, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 34 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, snowshoeing, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many 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
7.7 km
Elevation
+340m
Time
2 h 34 min
🐕 Dogs on Leash Dogs on leash Forest Views
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Coquitlam Crunch Trail trail photo
Easy
Out & Back
Port Moody

Coquitlam Crunch Trail

Experience this 5.8-km out-and-back trail near Port Moody, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 56 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.

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop trail photo
Easy
Loop
Maple Ridge

East Canyon Trail to Lower Gold Creek Falls Loop

Get to know this 5.8-km loop trail near Maple Ridge, British Columbia. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 36 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, cross-country skiing, 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.