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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 6:45pm | Meet 6:45pm at Cleveland Dam washrooms (park outside the gate). |
Hike a variety of trails |
Moderate |
| Sep 17 | 6:45 pm | Old Delbrook upper parking lot | Hike to Lonsdale Quay | Moderate |
| Sep 24 | 6:45 pm | Old Delbrook upper parking lot | Hike Grand Blvd area | Moderate |
Guide: Barbara Print schedule
|
Date |
Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5 | 9:30am | Indian River and Mt Seymour Rd, North Vancouver |
Bridal Path to Hyannis return via golf course |
| Sep 12 | 9:30am | Inter River Park | Richard Juryn Variety |
| Sep 19 | 9:30am | Douglas Woodward Park parking lot Exit #11—Right at 15th St, West Vancouver. | Brewis Trail Loop |
| Sep 26 | 9:30am | Trans Canada Trail Parking lot—Westport Rd, West Vancouver. | Whyte Lake Trail |
| Oct 3 | 9:30am | Top of Mtn Hwy parking lot | Cedar Trail |
| Oct 10 | 9:30am | In front of Lynn Canyon Café | Lynn Loop Variety |
| Oct 17 | 9:30am | Meet in front of Cypress Day Lodge. Upper Cypress Mtn parking lot | Bowen Lookout and Howe Sound Crest Trail |
| Oct 24 | 9:30am | Panorama Park Deep Cove | Big Rock Loop (Quarry) |
| Oct 31 | 9:30am | Gleneagles Community Centre parking lot, West Vancouver. | Eagle Ridge loop. Seaview Trail to Whyte Lake |
| Nov 7 | 9:30am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley at Dempsey Rd | Forest trails |
| Nov 14 | 9:30am | In front of Lynn Canyon Café | Trail Variety |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6 |
6:45 pm |
End of the Line store , Lynn Valley at Dempsey Rd, North Vancouver. | Lynn Canyon |
| Sep 13 | 6:30 pm | Old Delbrook upper parking lot—carpool to Eyremont and Chartwell, West Vancouver. | Brewis Trail Loop to Hollyburn Fir |
| Sep 20 | 6:45pm | Grouse Mtn by Trailhead | B.P. and Powerline return |
| Sep 27 |
6:45 pm |
Old Delbrook upper parking lot | Mosquito Creek to Mahon Park |
| Oct 4 | 6:45pm | Cleveland Dam—park outside gates on street | Trail variety |
| Oct 11 | 6:45 pm | Ambleside Beach—Argyle & 13th, West Vancouver. | Village Walk |
| Oct 18 | 6:45 pm | Old Delbrook upper parking lot | Braemar Loop |
| Oct 25 | 6:45 pm | New Delbrook lobby | McKay Creek Loop |
| Nov 1 | 6:45 pm | New Delbrook lobby | Bowser Trail |
| Nov 8 | 6:45 pm | Panorama Park—Deep Cove | Indian Arms Trail |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7 | 9:15 am | Meet at Lighthouse Park parking lot | Lighthouse Park | Moderate |
| Sep 14 | 9:15 am | Hollyburn Cross Country area by kiosk. | Blue Gentian Lake | Intermediate with some rooty sections |
| Sep 21 | 9:15 am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley at Dempsey Rd | Lynn Loop | Moderate/Intermediate |
| Sep 28 | 9:15 am | Cleveland Dam by the washrooms. | Cleveland Dam | Moderate |
| Oct 5 | 9:15 am | Take Hwy 1, Exit 4 to Woodgreen Dr. Meet in top parking lot at end of Woodgreen Pl. | Cypress Falls | Moderate/Inter with some steep uphill sections. |
| Oct 12 | 9:15 am | Cypress top parking lot. | Bowen Lookout | Intermediate with long, steep sections. |
| Oct 19 | 9:15 am | Top of Eyremount and Millstream. | Brothers Creek | Intermediate with some steep, rooty sections |
| Oct 26 | 9:15 am | St Marys and Wooddale Rd | St Marys Connector to Mosquito Creek Falls. | Intermediate with some rooty sections. |
| Nov 2 | 9:15 am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley at Dempsey Rd | Fisherman’s/Homestead Loop | Moderate with some rooty sections |
| Nov 9 | 9:15 am | Inter River Park lower parking lot by the washrooms. | Richard Juryn/Old Lillooet | Moderate with some rooty sections |
| 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 |