British Columbia · Hiking

Enchanted Forest

Easy 1.26-mile out-and-back forest walk in British Columbia.

0.6 mi
round trip: 691 ft
climb: Out and back
route: Easy
difficulty

Best time to visit Enchanted Forest

Best months: May–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
45° / 34°
18 wet
Feb
48° / 35°
16 wet
Mar
52° / 38°
17 wet
Apr
58° / 42°
14 wet
May
64° / 47°
11 wet
Jun
69° / 52°
10 wet
Jul
73° / 55°
6 wet
Aug
73° / 55°
6 wet
Sep
67° / 50°
9 wet
Oct
57° / 44°
15 wet
Nov
50° / 38°
19 wet
Dec
44° / 34°
19 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blaine, WA, 49.3 mi away at 60 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.

Enchanted Forest is a short, accessible out-and-back trail in British Columbia perfect for families and casual hikers. This gentle walk through forested terrain showcases the lush Pacific Northwest landscape with minimal elevation gain, making it an ideal introduction to hiking in the region.

NearbyStrainer · Theodore's Glen · Roswell

Make it a trip

Roamze builds the days around this trail: where to sleep, where to eat after, what to do if it rains. You change anything.

Who2 adults

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Enchanted Forest for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.