Walks & Hikes on the North Shore
Established in 1989, this hiking group explores the many trails of the North Shore.
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). Hikes are approximately 2 hours long. 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. Print schedule
Call Barbara at 604-980-4492 for more information.
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Hike |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26 | 6:45pm | Cypress downhill ski area parking lot or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | How Sound Crest Trail via Bowen Lookout |
| Sep 9 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Capilano Hatchery |
| Sep 16 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook upper parking lot (600 West Queens) | Lonsdale Quay via lower Mosquito Creek |
| Sep 23 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Upper Mosquito Creek / Powerline West |
| Sep 30 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Bowser Trail |
| Oct 7 | 6:45pm | Panorama Park | Deep Cove Trails |
| Oct 14 | No Hike - Happy Thanksgiving | ||
| Oct 21 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Upper Mosquito Creek / Powerline East |
| Oct 28 | 6:45pm | Cleveland Dam by the washroom. Park outside the gate on Clements or Prospect Ave. | Cleveland Dam trails |
| Nov 4 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook upper parking lot (600 West Queens) | Braemar/Dempsey |
| Nov 18 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Lower Mosquito Creek / Kings Mill |
| Nov 25 | 6:45pm | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley Rd. & Dempsey Rd. | Fishermans' Homestead Loop |
| Dec 2 | 6:45pm | 12th Street & Lonsdale Avenue - SW corner | Park & Tilford Festival of Light |
| Dec 9 | 6:45pm | Ambleside Park by the sculpture, West Vancouver | Dundarave Festival of Lights |
| Dec 16 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook upper parking lot (600 West Queens) | Green Necklace or Christmas lights |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNING SHOES - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack. Please bring a flashlight.
Guide: Barbara Print schedule
Call Barbara at 604-980-4492 for more information.
|
Date |
Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28 | 9:30am | St. Mary's Road and Wooddale Avenue | St. George's Trail |
| Sep 4 | 9:30am | Parkgate Community Centre | Bridal Path to Hyannis return via golf course |
| Sep 11 | 9:30am | Inter River Park, lower parking lot by washrooms | Richard Juryn Variety |
| Sep 18 | 9:30am | Lighthouse Park in the parking lot, West Vancouver | Lighthouse Park trails |
| Sep 25 | 9:30am | Trans Canada Trail parking lot, Westport Rd., West Vancouver | Whyte Lake trail |
| Oct 2 | 9:30am | Top of Mountain Highway parking lot | Cedar Trail |
| Oct 9 | 9:30am | Lynn Canyon Cafe | Lynn Loop Variety |
| Oct 16 | 9:30am | In front of Cypress Day Lodge by upper Cypress Mtn. parking lot | Bowen Lookout and Howe Sound Crest Trail |
| Oct 23 | 9:30am | Panorama Park parking lot | Big Rock Loop (Quarry Rock) |
| Oct 30 | 9:30am | By the bathrooms in Cleveland Dam parking lot | Cleveland Dam Trails |
| Nov 6 | 9:30am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley Rd at Dempsey Rd | Forest Trails - Fisherman's / Homestead Loop |
| Nov 13 | 9:30am | Carisbrooke Park, Carisbrooke Rd & Lonsdale Ave | St. George's Trail |
| Nov 20 | 9:30am | Caulfeild Shopping Centre, West Vancouver | Sahlee Trail |
| Nov 27 | 9:30am | Lynn Headwaters by rangers house | Cedar Mills Trail |
| Dec 4 | 9:30am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley Rd at Dempsey Rd | Forest Trail Variety |
| Dec 11 | 9:30am | Ambleside Beach at Argyle & 13th St, West Vancouver | Village Walk |
| Dec 18 | 9:30am | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Mosquito Creek Trails |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNING SHOES - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack.
For Friday hike updates and information, please visit www.routescout.wordpress.com
Guides: Bernie, Femina, Bev. Print schedule
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6 | 9:15 | Hollyburn Cross Country area by kiosk | Blue Gentian Lake - Easy / Moderate |
| Sep 13 | 9:15am | Inter River Park lower parking lot by the washrooms | Hastings Creek - Long Moderate |
| Sep 20 | 9:15am | Panorama Park | Quarry Rock - Moderate |
| Sep 27 | 9:15am | Hyannis Dr, west of Blueridge at BP trailhead | Hyannis / Ridgerunmer / Fishermen's / BP loop - Moderate |
| Oct 4 | 9:15am | Lynn Canyon Cafe | Two Canyon Loop - Intermediate |
| Oct 11 | 9:15am | Cypress Mtn. parking lot | Bowen Lookout - Intermediate |
| Oct 18 | 9:15am | Intersection of Eyremount Dr and Millstream Rd | Brothers Creek - Moderate |
| Oct 25 | 9:15am | Cleveland Dam, by the washrooms | Cleveland Dam - Moderate |
| Nov 1 | 9:15am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley Rd & Dempsey Rd | Fisherman's / Homestead Loop - Moderate |
| Nov 8 | 9:15am | Inter River Park, lower lot by the washrooms | Richard Juryn / Old Lillooet Loop - Moderate |
| Nov 15 | 9:15am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley Rd & Dempsey Rd | Lynn Canyon - Moderate |
| Nov 22 | 9:15am | Trailhead on Westport Rd (TCT/Whyte Lake parking lot). Exit 4 from Hwy 1 | Whyte Lake - Moderate |
| Nov 29 | 9:15am | St. Marys Ave and Wooddale Rd | Lower Mosquite Creek Falls - Moderate |
| Dec 6 | 9:15am | Delbrook Recreation Centre lobby | Mosquito Creek - Easy/Moderate |
| Dec 13 | 9:15am | East end of Keith Rd, West Vancouver | Capilano Canyon - Easy/Moderate |
| Dec 20 | 9:15am | Lighthouse Park parking lot | Lighthouse Park - Moderate |