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British Columbia · Hiking
Cougar Trail
Easy out-and-back forest walk in British Columbia.
- 0.6 mi
- round trip
- 389 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Easy
- difficulty
Best time to visit Cougar Trail
Best months: April–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
47° / 37°
16 wet
Feb
48° / 36°
14 wet
Mar
53° / 38°
14 wet
Apr
57° / 41°
11 wet
May
64° / 44°
9 wet
Jun
68° / 48°
7 wet
Jul
72° / 50°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 50°
8 wet
Sep
68° / 48°
12 wet
Oct
58° / 44°
15 wet
Nov
51° / 40°
16 wet
Dec
46° / 37°
16 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Friday Harbor Ap, WA, 29.6 mi away at 109 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Cougar Trail is a short out-and-back hike in British Columbia offering an accessible introduction to the region's backcountry. This gentle trail is ideal for families and beginners looking for a quick forest walk with minimal elevation gain. The straightforward route returns via the same path, making navigation simple and reliable.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Cougar Trail for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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