Walks & Hikes on the North Shore
Explore trails and pathways on the North Shore with Trail Trekkers - free for fitness members or pay a fitness membership drop-in fee.
Trail Trekkers drop-in walks and hikes are free for anyone with a North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Fitness Membership. Non members can pay a fitness membership drop-in fee.
Participants should have good walking or hiking shoes / boots, dress with appropriate wear for weather conditions, and bring hydration and a flashlight. Be prepared for changeable weather, and longer outings. Routes may be subject to change for safety reasons (dependent on weather and trail conditions). Carpooling is recommended for trails outside of the urban area. Any questions please call 604-987-Play (7529).
| Walk / Hike Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Easy | Little to no elevation gain |
| Moderate | Up to approximately 500' elevation change |
| Intermediate | More than 500' elevation change (or moderate with some short, steep sections) |
| Intermediate+ |
Challenging terrain (may include steep sections, roots, dead fall etc.) more than 500' elevation gain. |
Guide: Barbara
The group meets at 6:30pm if carpooling from Delbrook, or 6:45pm if meeting at the start of the trail. Hikes happen weekly. Call Barbara at 604-980-4492 if the day/location is not listed below.
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19 | 6:45pm | Park Royal North (near London Drugs) | Walk trails/roads of West Van and return via Capilano River trail | Moderate |
| Nov 26 | 6:45pm | End of the Line store, corner of Lynn Valley and Dempsey roads. | Hike trails in Rice Lake area | Easy/Moderate |
| Dec 3 | 6:45pm | 12th & Lonsdale (SW corner) | Walk to Park & Tilford Festival of Lights. Return via the Spirit Trail suspension bridge | Easy |
| Dec 10 | 6:20pm | Lonsdale Quay SeaBus terminal | Christmas Party. We will do a shorter walk through Downtown and Coal Harbour to look at the Christmas displays followed by a stop at a venue for drinks and food. Bring money for SeaBus, food/drink. | Easy |
| Dec 17 | 6:45pm | New Delbrook lobby | Hike up Mosquito Creek to the Chalet House Christmas lights display | Moderate |
| Dec 24 & 31 | Christmas / New Years Eve | No hike |
Guide: Barbara Print schedule
|
Date |
Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21 | 9:30am | Carisbrook Park - Kensington just off Lonsdale Ave, North Vancouver. | St Georges Trail |
| Nov 28 | 9:30am | Ambleside Beach at Argyle & 13th, West Vancouver | Village Walk |
| Dec 5 | 9:30am | Lynn Headwaters North Van—Meet by Rangers house parking area | Cedar Mills Trail |
| Dec 12 | 9:30am | Caulfeild Shopping Centre, West Vancouver | Sahalee Trail |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNERS - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack.
Guide: Barbara Print schedule
FLASH LIGHT is REQUIRED.
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15 | 6:45 pm | New Delbrook Lobby | Hatchery Walk |
| Nov 22 | 6:45 pm | Old Delbrook upper parking lot | Grand Blvd Area |
| Nov 29 | 6:45 pm | New Delbrook Lobby | Park Royal Loop |
| Dec 6 | 6:45 pm | Old Delbrook upper parking lot | Lonsdale Quay |
| Dec 13 | 6:45 pm | Ambleside Beach at Argyle & 13th, West Vancouver | Seawall Walk Variety |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNERS - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack.
Guides: Bernie, Femina, Sharon, Bev Print schedule
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16 | 9:15 am | Panorama Park | Quarry Rock | Moderate/Intermediate with some steep sections and stairs |
| Nov 23 | 9:15 am | Parkgate Community Centre | Bridal Path to Hyannis trails and return around the golf course | Moderate |
| Nov 30 | 9:15 am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley at Dempsey Rd | Lynn Canyon | Moderate with stairs |
| Dec 7 | 9:15 am | New Delbrook lobby | Mosquito Creek Trails | Easy/Moderate |
| Dec 14 | 9:15 am | Meet at trailhead on Westport Rd. (TCT/Whyte Lake parking lot), take Exit 4 from Highway 1. | Whyte Lake | Intermediate |
| Dec 21 | 9:15 am | East end of Keith Rd West Vancouver | Capilano Canyon | Easy/Moderate |