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 (h) 604-980-4492 (c) 604-290-4089 No calls after 6pm or on weekends please. Print schedule
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Date |
Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 19 | 9:30am | Top of Mountain Hwy., Parking lot | Cedar Trail |
| July 26 |
9:30am 9:45am on top |
Mount Seymour. Park on Indian River Road and carpool to the top of the mountain. Meet by the washrooms |
Brockton/ Mystery Lake area, longer hike, bring a snack. If bad weather then area walk. |
| August 2 |
9:15am 9:30am on top |
Carpool from Folkestone Rd. below Salmon House, West Vancouver Meet by Cypress Day Lodge |
Howe Sound Trail - Bowen Lookout |
| August 9 | 9:30am | Exit #4 on Hwy 1 West @ Wood Green, right, 3 streets to Cypress Falls parking lot. Meet at trailhead, end of parking lot. | Cypress Falls area |
| August 16 | 9:30am by info sign | Lighthouse Park, left on Beacon Lane, West Vancouver. | Lighthouse Park |
| August 23 |
9:15am 9:50am on top |
Meet and park car in West Vancouver below Salmon House, Alpine parking lot by Folkstone Way. Carpool at ar Cypress X Country Ski area, meet by the info sign. The hike starts at 9:50am. |
Hollyburn Peak Strenuous and longer, bring a snack |
| August 30 | 9:30am | Bridgeman Park (off Keith Rd, North Vancouver) | Hastings Mill Trail |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNERS - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack.
Guide: Barbara (h) 604-980-4492 (c) 604-290-4089. No calls after 6pm or on weekends please. Print schedule
FLASH LIGHT is REQUIRED.
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 19 |
6:30pm carpool 6:45pm on top |
Old Delbrook Upper parking lot & carpool Meet at Woodgreen Dr, West Vancouver, turn right on Woodgreen Place. |
West Cypress Trails (longer and strenuous) |
| July 26 |
6:30pm carpool 6:45pm at info sign |
Old Delbrook Upper parking lot & carpool Lighthouse Park, left on Beacon lane, West Vancouver |
Lighthouse Park Trails |
| August 2 |
6:30pm carpool 6:45pm on top |
Old Delbrook Upper parking lot & carpool Canada Trail Parking Lot, Westport Rd., follow biking signs, West Vancouver |
Whyte Lake, Trans Canada Trail |
| August 9 | 6:45pm | Lynn Canyon Park by Canyon Cafe, North Vancouver | Canyon, variety of trails |
| August 16 |
6:30pm carpool 6:45pm on top |
Mt Seymour, North on Mt Seymour Rd to Indian River R. Park on street and carpool to top parking lot. |
Mount Seymour Trails |
| August 23 |
6:30pm carpool
6:45pm on top |
Old Delbrook Upper parking lot & carpool to Cypress Mountain. Alpine Parking lot, meet by Cypress Day Lodge, West Vancouver. |
Howe Sound Crest Trail Black Mountain |
| August 30 | 6:30pm | Bridgeman Park (Off Keith Rd., North Vancouver) | Hasting Mill Trail |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNERS - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack.
Guides: Bernie Leaker 778-839-4435 & Femina 604-987-9220. No calls after 6pm or on weekends please. Print schedule
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30 | 9:15am | Under Hwy 1 overpass, east end of Keith Rd., West Vancouver | Capilano Canyon | Easy / Moderate |
| Jul 7 | 9:15am | Cypress by the Lodge | Howe Sound Crest Trail to Bowen lookout | Moderate |
| Jul 14 | 9:15am | Top parking lot, Mount Seymour Pkwy | Dog Mountain | Intermediate+ |
| Jul 21 | 9:15am | Cypress Nordic cross-country area | Hollyburn Peak | Intermediate+ (some steep rocky sections) |
| Jul 28 | 9:15am | Cypress Lodge | Black Mountain trail to Cabin Lake | Intermediate+ (steep climb) |