Hikes on the North Shore
Established in 1989, this fun and lively hiking group explores the many trails of the North Shore.
Trail Trekkers hikes are included with an NVRC Active Pass. If you don't have an Active Pass, you can pay a fitness day visit fee.
Participants should have good hiking shoes/boots (no runners), a fanny/day pack, appropriate clothing for weather conditions, water plus a flashlight or headlamp for evening hikes. No umbrellas and no dogs are permitted.
Advance registration is required for all hikes and walks. Register online using the links below or call 604-987-7529. Registration for the following week's hikes opens on Tuesdays at 7am.
Routes may be subject to change for safety reasons (dependent on weather and trail conditions). Hikes are approximately two hours long, but see hike description for full details.
| Walk/hike ratings | |
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| Easy | Little to no elevation gain. No steep hills or obstacles. Even footing and very little loose gravel, large rocks or roots. |
| Moderate | Up to 250 metres elevation gain. Distance 4-15 km. Some basic trail experience needed. Need proper equipment and water. There may be stairs and obstacles like fallen trees. No longer than two hours, unless stated. Moderate changes in elevation. Some short steep sections. |
| Intermediate | From 250-350 metres elevation gain. Distance 4-15 km. Some trail experience needed. Need proper equipment and water. Different surface types. May be longer than two hours. Significant changes in elevation with long, steep sections. |
| Strenuous | More than 350 metres elevation gain. Distance 4-15 km. Trail experience needed. Need proper equipment and water. Challenging terrain. May be longer than two hours. |
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Guide: Sharon
Date Hike Meeting Place Registration Sep 14 Capilano Hatchery
Moderate hike on trails and roads, 8.3 km & 160m elevation gain.
Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Drive (directions). Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Sep 21 Lonsdale Quay from old Delbrook
Moderate hike with return up Mosquito Creek, 10.1 km & 163m elevation gain.Meet a couple of blocks east of Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, at the corner of Stanley and Windsor at Belhouse Park (directions). Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Sep 28 Upper Mosquito Creek
Moderate hike up a bright, wide trail to the powerline and return through the woods and roads, 8.9 km & 262m elevation gain.Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Drive (directions). Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Oct 5 Fisherman’s, Homestead & Bottletop Loop
Intermediate hike all on trails, 8.4 km & 278m elevation gain.Meet outside the End of the Line General Store, on the corner of Lynn Valley and Dempsey Roads. Lots of parking/washrooms at Kilmer Park. Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Oct 12 Thanksgiving - no hike Oct 19 Grand Blvd area
Moderate hike along the trails and roads at a good pace, 10.5 km & 201m elevation gain.Meet a couple of blocks east of Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, at the corner of Stanley and Windsor at Belhouse Park (directions). Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Oct 26 Bowser Trails
Moderate hike with some road walking, 7.6 km & 120m elevation gain.Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Drive (directions). Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Nov 2 Braemar & Dempsey loop
Intermediate hike, mostly on roads, 8.7 km & 285m elevation gain.Meet a couple of blocks east of Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, at the corner of Stanley and Windsor at Belhouse Park (directions). Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Nov 9 Deep Cove trails
Moderate hike walking the trails in Deep Cove to Cates Park, 8.5 km & 142m elevation gain.Meet at Panorama Park, behind the art gallery (directions). Free parking after 6pm. Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Nov 16 West Van Powerline & Capilano Canyon loop
Intermediate hike up lots of big basalt stairs and finishes in Capilano Canyon, 6.7 km & 316m elevation.Meet at Cleveland Dam parking lot by the washrooms, 5077 Capilano Road (directions).
Park outside gate on Clements or Prospect roads as it closes before hike is over.
Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Nov 23 Lower Mosquito Creek
Moderate hike down Mosquito Creek, MacKay Creek to Spirit Trail and return Murdo Fraser, 8.6 km, 105m elevation.Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Drive (directions). Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Nov 30 Park Royal Loop
Moderate hike through Murdo Fraser Park for a walk along the Capilano River and return on various trails and roads. A few stairs on this walk otherwise pretty flat but longer, 9.1 km & 116m elevation gain.Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Drive (directions). Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Dec 7 Park & Tilford Hi-light Festival via Spirit Trail. Walk and social
Moderate hike along festive streets to thousands of lights (Hi Lite Festival) at Park & Tilford Gardens, 9 km & 152mMeet at corner of 12th & Lonsdale (105 West 12th St.) (directions). Allow time to find free parking (e.g., City Hall). Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Dec 14 Ambleside to Dundarave Festival of Lights
Moderate hike along the Seawall to Radcliffe beach with a stop at the festively decorated trees at Dundarave, 10.3 km & 138m elevation gain.Meet at Ambleside Park in the SW corner at 13th and Argyle. Free parking at 1201 Par 3 Road (directions). Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Dec 21 Trestle Bridge
Moderate hike with lots of uphill at the start, finishing with downhill over the trestle bridge to the parking lot, 6.1 km & 259m elevation gain.Meet at Cypress Pop-Up Village parking, 3757 Cypress Bowl Road (directions). Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - no running shoes. Dress for the weather. Bring hydration and snack. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.
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Date Hike Meeting Place Register Sep 2 Seymour Grind
Moderate hike, 5.2 km & 273m elevation gain. Steep uphill section on rocky and rooty trail.Meet at the Baden Powell trailhead on Hyannis Drive, west of Berkley (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Sep 9 Old Buck, Good Samaritan and Good Sir Martin loop
Intermediate with steep section, 6.6km & 327m elevation gain.Meet at Old Buck parking lot on Ann MacDonald Way (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Sep 16 Perimeter Trail to Flower & Goldie Lake on Mt. Seymour
Moderate hike with rocks, roots and a small scramble to several pretty mountain lakes, 6.2 km & 234m elevation gain.Meet at 9:15 at the Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, in the NE corner to carpool to the Deep Cove Lookout parking lot - 9.2 km up Mt. Seymour Road (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Sep 23 Sahalee Loop
Intermediate. hike, 7.2 km & 306m elevation gain. Several stretches of steep uphill.
Bring poles as there is some uphill on a rocky, rooty trail on the return loop.Meet at Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre, near north entrance (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Sep 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - no hike Oct 7 Lynn Loop
Moderate with steep stair section, 8.5 km & 279m elevation gain.Meet outside the End of the Line General Store, on the corner of Lynn Valley and Dempsey Roads. Lots of parking/washrooms at Kilmer Park. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Oct 14 Cove Runner loop
Strenuous with some roots and rocks, 9.1 km & 359m elevation gain.Meet at Myrtle Park. Go east on Mount Seymour Parkway, turn left on Deep Cove Road, turn right on Cliffmont Road, turn right on Caledonia Road. The road curves to the left and becomes a parking area (directions) . Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Oct 21 Hyannis, Ned's Atomic & Good Sir Martin loop
Intermediate 6.9 km & 355m elevation gain.Meet at the Baden Powell trailhead on Hyannis Drive, west of Berkley (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Oct 28 Mystery Lake loop
Intermediate hike, 6 km & 336m elevation gain.Meet at Banff Court at 9am for carpool up the mountain (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Nov 4 Lynn Canyon loop
Moderate hike, 6.5 km & 198m elevation gain.Meet outside the End of the Line General Store, on the corner of Lynn Valley and Dempsey Roads. Lots of parking/washrooms at Kilmer Park. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Nov 11 Remembrance Day - no hike Nov 18 Homestead, Fishermans & Circuit 8
Moderate with one long steep section, 8.2 km & 212m elevation gain.Meet outside the End of the Line General Store, on the corner of Lynn Valley and Dempsey Roads. Lots of parking/washrooms at Kilmer Park. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Nov 25 Whyte Lake from Gleneagles via Seaview Walk
Intermediate with steep sections. 7.8 km & 260m elevation gain.Meet at the Gleneagles Community Centre gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Drive (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Dec 2 Sea to Sky, Diamond Trail, Richard Juryn loop
Moderate hike, 6.5 km & 190m elevation gain.Meet at Inter River Park (1 Inter River Park Rd) by the washroom building in the southernmost parking lot, adjacent to the sports box. Turn left off Lillooet Rd onto Inter River Park Rd (at Equestrian Centre), turn next left to lower parking lot. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Dec 9 Raindancer & Old Buck
Intermediate trail, 6.8 km & 288m elevation gain.
Meet at Old Buck parking lot on Ann MacDonald Way (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Dec 16 Brockton spike or snowshoe
Intermediate with some steep sections, 5.6 km & 314m elevation.
Bring snowshoes and spikes. We will decide which to use on the day.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather) Still meet at Banff Court at 9am.
Meet at Banff Court at 9am for carpool up the mountain (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Dec 23 Cypress Falls
Intermediate hike with roots and rocks, 5.3 km & 287m elevation gain. Poles recommended.Meet at Woodley & Northwood (directions). Park on road or parking spots. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - no running shoes. Dress for the weather. Bring hydration and a snack.pr
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Date Hike Meeting Place Registration Sep 4
9:15amBlue Gentian
Moderate hike with some rooty and gravelly sections, 6.9 km & 204m elevation gain. The flowers should still be out.Meet at the Hollyburn cross-country area by the kiosk (here). May need to add extra time due to paving crews or carpool from Pop-Up Village parking at 9:15am. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Sep 11
9:15am3-Chop & Old Buck
Strenuous with very steep uphill, 5.5 km & 388m elevation gain.Meet at Banff Court for carpooling at 9:15am to Baden Powell trailhead between Km 2 & 3 on Mt. Seymour Road (limited parking). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Sep 18 Whyte Lake from Seaview
Intermediate hike to a beautiful swimming lake, 7.5 km & 247m elevation gain.Meet at the Gleneagles Community Centre gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Drive (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Sep 25 Horseshoe Bay & Whytecliff
Moderate hike with some stairs through the many trails and coves, 6.9 km & 229m elevation gain.Meet at the Gleneagles Community Centre gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Drive (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Oct 2 Richard Juryn
Moderate hike on rocky and rooty trails, 7.4 km & 231m elevation gain.Meet at Inter River Park by the washroom building (directions) in the southernmost parking lot #1. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Oct 9 Douglas Woodward to Cypress Lookout
Intermediate loop hike with a good climb to Milltream trail and to a viewpoint, 6.2 km & 302m elevation gain.Meet Douglas Woodward Park (directions - 1389 Camwell). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Oct 16 Cleveland Dam - Shinglebolt & Chinook
Intermediate hike through the beautiful west coast forest, 7.3 km & 302m elevation gain.Meet at Cleveland Dam parking lot by the washrooms, 5077 Capilano Road (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Oct 23 Cypress Picnic area to Old Growth
Intermediate loop hike along a variety terrain with a steep hill, 5.4 km & 246m elevation gain.Meet at the cabin trail pullout on Cypress Bowl Rd. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Oct 30 Cypress Falls from Northwood Drive
Intermediate hike to 2 waterfalls with one long steep section, 5.3 km & 287m elevation.Meet Northwood and Woodley Drive (directions), park on street or in parking spots. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Nov 6 Quarry Rock from Myrtle Park
Intermediate/Moderate hike through the Deep Cove forest, past old growth to the Quarry Rock viewpoint, 6.3 km 248m elevation gain.Meet Myrtle Park playground parking lot (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Nov 13 St. Georges Trails
Moderate with some stairs and rooty sections, 5.6 km & 258m elevation.
Forested hike to lower Mosquito Creek waterfall and return via Powerline.Meet at the corner of St. Mary’s and Wooddale (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Nov 20 Hyannis, Bridle Path, Bottletop loop
Moderate with rooty sections, 6 km & 186m elevation gain.Meet at the Baden Powell trailhead on Hyannis Drive, west of Berkley (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Nov 27 Mystery Creek Falls via Cabin Lake trail
Intermediate hike, 5.8 km & 269m elevation gain.Meet Mushroom Parking lot on Mt. Seymour Road (directions). Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Dec 4 Lynn Loop via the Varley trail
Moderate with steep stair section, 8.5 km & 279m elevation gain.Meet outside the End of the Line General Store, on the corner of Lynn Valley and Dempsey Roads. Lots of parking/washrooms at Kilmer Park. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Dec 11
9:15amCypress - Bowen Lookout snowhike
Moderate with long, steep section, 4.7 km & 152m elevation gain.
Bring snowshoes and spikes. We will decide which to use on the mountain.
Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather):
Meet 9:30am at Pop-Up Village parking.Meet at the Pop-Up Village parking lot, 3757 Cypress Bowl Road at 9:15am Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Dec 18 Sahalee Loop
Intermediate hike, 7.2 km & 306m elevation gain.
Poles are suggested for the rocky and rooty terrain.
Meet at the Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre (directions), near north entrance. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.