5km
Distance
20m
Gain
1.5h
Time
About this Trail
A 1.7 km natural loop trail in Tynehead Regional Park following the banks of the Serpentine River through second-growth forest. The trail crosses several small streams on wooden bridges and offers a quieter, unpaved alternative to the paved Perimeter Trail. Located in a 260-hectare park protecting the headwaters of a critical salmon-bearing river.
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🐕Dog Walkers
- 🥾Hikers
- 🌲Nature Lovers
- 🔹Families With Older Children
- 🔹Solo Walkers
- 🔹Birdwatchers
The Occasion
- 🔹Morning Walk
- 🔹After Work Walk
- 🔹Weekend Hike
Highlights
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Wetland wildlife viewing — herons, eagles, owls, and songbirds
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Loop trail through Serpentine Wildlife Management Area
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One of the best birdwatching spots in Metro Vancouver
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Flat, accessible trail suitable for all fitness levels
Practical Tips
Best Times to Visit
Insider Tips
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Bring binoculars — this is one of the best birding spots in the region
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Dawn and dusk have the most wildlife activity
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The viewing tower offers panoramic views of the wetland
What to Bring
Accessibility & Facilities
Can be very muddy in fall and winter.
Not wheelchair accessible. Natural dirt and root surface with uneven terrain and stream crossings.
History
The Serpentine Wildlife Management Area was established to protect critical wetland habitat along the Serpentine River in Surrey. It's one of the most important bird habitats in the Lower Mainland.
Source · surrey.ca
Location
Getting Here
🚌 Transit
Bus 395 to 96 Ave & 168 St area, then walk to park entrance.
🚗 Parking
Free parking at Tynehead Hills entrance and Serpentine Fields entrance, both within Tynehead Regional Park off 96 Ave in Surrey.