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. Registration closes one-hour prior to the start of the hike.
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 Meeting Place Hike Registration Jul 7 Meet at the Hollyburn cross-country area by the kiosk (directions). Take Exit #8 to Cypress Provincial Park, go 13.6 km up the road, turn right and 400m later park near the mapboard/kiosk. 3 Lakes & Cabin Loop at Hollyburn
Moderate hike with some rooty and gravelly sections, 6.3 km & 187m elevation gain. Possible swim in West Lake, bring bathing suit & towel.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Jul 14
6:30-9:30pmMeet at corner of Mt. Hwy and Coleman (more than 2-hr parking) (directions) at 6:30pm. Cedar Tree with Lynn Creek crossing
Intermediate hike to 600 year-old Cedar tree and return by crossing Lynn Creek, 7.9 km, 248m elevation gain. Multiple creek crossings, rocks, roots and one gully descent via rope. Your feet will get wet, wear non-Gortex trail shoes or bring water shoes and poles for the Lynn Creek crossing. This hike will be 3 hours.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Jul 21
6:30-8:45pmMeet at Parkgate Community Center parking lot (NE corner) to carpool (directions). Perimeter Trail to Goldie Lake on Mt. Seymour
Moderate/Intermediate forest hike to 2 pretty mountain lakes. The trail is rocky and rooty with some mud, 5.2 km & 214m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Jul 28 Meet at top of Skyline Drive (directions). Skyline Trail to USAF plane wreck
Short but strenuous out-and-back hike to the plane memorial and then down - bring poles, 4 km & 448m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 4 BC Day - No hike Aug 11 Meet at the corner of St. Mary’s and Wooddale (directions). From Lonsdale, turn east onto E. Braemar, at the 4-way stop, turn left onto St. Georges Ave and drive to Wooddale (4th road on right), turn right on Wooddale and drive to end of road. St. George’s to lower Mosquito waterfall
Moderate with some steep sections, 5.6 km & 258m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 18 Meet on Lillooet Road, 1.7 km from the turn at Mt Seymour Pkwy/Keith Rd (directions). Parking lot on left side just past the cemetery. Limited parking. Lynn Canyon via Diamond Trail loop
Moderate hike across Twin Falls Bridge, the Suspension Bridge to 30 Ft falls and loop back on the berm trail, 8.1 km, 189m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 25 Meet at Cypress Pop-Up Village 3757 Cypress Bowl Road (directions). Trestle Bridge night hike
Intermediate 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.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 1 Labour Day - no hike Sep 8 Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Dr (directions). Capilano Hatchery
Moderate loop hike on roads and trails to Capilano Fish Hatchery, 9 km & 145m elevation gain. Bring a flashlight, and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 15 Meet at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 W. Queens Rd., outside the entrance. Lonsdale Quay via Lower Mosquito Creek
Moderate hike down Mosquito Creek to the Automall, Spirit Trail and return on roads and trails. 9.4 km & 143m elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 22 Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Dr (directions). Upper Mosquito Creek to Powerline Trails
Moderate/Intermediate hike up the creek to the power line and loop return. 7 km & 251m elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 29 Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Dr (directions). Bowser Trail
Moderate hike through Pemberton Heights area. 7.3 km & 102m elevation gain. Wear hi-vis clothing, reflectors, flashers to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 6 Meet outside the End of the Line General Store, 4193 Lynn Valley Rd. (directions). Fisherman’s/Homestead/Bottletop Loop
Moderate hike with a couple of uphill sections. 8.4 km & 271m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 13 Thanksgiving - no hike Oct 20 Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Dr (directions). Park Royal Loop
Moderate hike through Murdo Fraser Park to the Capilano River and return on various trails and roads. 9 km & 116m elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 27 Meet at Panorama Park, behind the Deep Cove Theatre (directions). Deep Cove Trails
Moderate hike the trails and roads to Cates Park. 8.4 km, 142m elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 3 Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Dr (directions). Lower Mosquito Creek/Spirit Trail
Moderate hike down Mosquito Creek, MacKay Creek to Spirit Trail and return Murdo Fraser. 8.6 km & 105m elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 10 Meet at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 W. Queens Rd., outside the entrance. Braemar/Dempsey Loop
Intermediate Hike, mostly road walking, 10.2 km & 324m elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 17 Meet at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 W. Queens Rd., outside the entrance. Green Necklace from Delbrook
Moderate hike - 7.5 km on paved path, total 10.3 km & 139m elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 24 Meet at Cleveland Dam by the washrooms (directions). Park on 1100-block of Clements or Prospect as park gate closes before hike is over. West Van Powerline & Capilano Canyon Loop
Intermediate hike up the Baden Powell and finishes in Capilano Canyon, 6.7 km & 316m elevation. Bring a flashlight and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Dec 1 Meet at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 W. Queens Rd., outside the entrance. Grand Blvd Area
Moderate loop hike along roads and trails,11.5 km & 228m elevation gain. Bring a flashlight and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Dec 8 Meet at corner of 12th & Lonsdale (SW corner by Salvation Army) (directions). Park & Tilford Hi-light Festival via Spirit Trail & Social
Moderate hike along festive streets to thousands of lights at Park & Tilford Gardens. Social in lower Lonsdale area - tbd. Bring a flashlight and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Dec 15 Meet at entrance to Ambleside Park by the metal sculpture, 13th and Argyle (directions). Ambleside to Dundarave Festival of Lights
Moderate with minimal elevation gain hike to see many decorated trees. Bring a flashlight and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes 1 hour prior to 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 Meeting Place Hike Registration Jul 2 Meet at the Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, in the NE corner (directions). Bridal Path/Mary Kirk/Golf Course trails
Moderate hike on rocky and rooty trails, 7.3 km & 171m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Jul 9 Meet at Robinson Road and Duval in Lynn Valley (directions). Beaver and Bear Trails - Lynn Canyon
Moderate with some stairs, 4.7 km and 144m elevation
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Jul 16 Meet at the Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, in the NE corner (directions) to carpool to BP trailhead. 3 Chop/Old Buck Loop
Strenuous with a steady uphill, 5.6 km & 387m elevation gain. Poles suggested.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Jul 23 Meet at the top of Prospect Road (directions). Cascades / Dreamweaver
A steady, technical uphill along the east side of Mosquito creek with logs to over/under.
Intermediate to strenuous. 5.3 km and 309m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Jul 30 Meet at Old Buck parking lot on Ann MacDonald Way (directions). Raindancer and Old Buck loop
Intermediate trail, 6.7km & 288m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 6 Meet on the Lynn Headwaters Park road before the pay parking (directions). Cedar Tree - Lynn Creek Crossing
Moderate/intermediate, but longer with multiple creek crossings, rocks, roots and one gully descent via rope. Your feet will wet wet, wear non-Gortex trail shoes or bring water shoes and poles for the Lynn Creek crossing. This hike will be 3 hours, 8.1 km and 250m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 13 Meet at Millstream road and Eyremount Drive (directions). Blue Gentian Lake from Millstream
Strenuous, long, continuous uphill 6.6 km & 441m elevation gain. Longer than 2 hours
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 20 Meet at top on Seymour parking lot by the washrooms or meet at 9:10 at Banff court (directions) to carpool up the mountain. Mystery Lake Loop
Moderate with roots and rocks. 4.3 km & 256m elevation gain. Possible swim bring a bathing suit.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 27 Meet at Myrtle Park in Deep Cove, 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). Quarry Rock loop from Myrtle Park
Moderate forest trail hike to viewpoint, 6.3 km & 248m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 3 Meet at the Baden Powell trailhead on Hyannis Drive, west of Berkley (directions). Seymour Grind
Steep uphill section on rocky and rooty trail. Moderate hike, 5 km & 216m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 10 Meet at Old Buck parking lot (directions). Old Buck, Good Samaritan and Good Sir Martin Loop
Intermediate with steep section. 6.5 km & 327m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 17 Meet at the top of Hollyburn cross-country ski area by the kiosk (directions) at 9:30 OR at 9:15am at parking below the old Salmon House (directions) for a carpool up the mountain. Blue Gentian and West Lake
Moderate hike, 6.3 km & 187m elevationRegistration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 24 Meet at the Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre, near north entrance (directions). Sahalee Loop
Intermediate hike, 7.2 km, 306m elevation gain. Bring poles.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 1 Meet at the Gleneagles Community Centre, gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Dr. (directions). Fisherman’s Bluffs/Arbutus Forest via Seaview
Moderate hike with some uphill sections and many viewpoints, 6.5 km & 219m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 8 Meet at Rice Lake parking lot (directions). Lynn Loop from LSCR
Moderate hike, 7.8 km & 227m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 15 Meet at Myrtle Park in Deep Cove (directions). Cove Runner Loop
Intermediate with some roots and rocks, 8.7 km & 315m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 22 Meet at Cleveland Dam parking lot by washrooms (directions). Capilano Canyon
Intermediate hike, 7.5km & 270m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 29 Meet at Woodley & Northwood (directions). Cypress Falls
Intermediate hike with roots and rocks, 6.9 km and 338m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 5 Meet outside the End of the Line Store, 4193 Lynn Valley Rd. (directions). Park at Kilmer Park (directions - washrooms). Lynn Canyon Loop
Moderate hike, 6.5 km & 174m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 12 Meet at Cleveland Dam parking lot by washrooms (directions). West Van Powerline Loop
Strenuous with steep, rooty sections, 7.4 km, 383m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 19 Meet outside the End of the Line Store, 4193 Lynn Valley Rd. (directions). Park at Kilmer Park (directions - washrooms). Homestead, Fishermans & Circuit 8
Moderate with one long steep section, 8 km and 212m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 26 Meet at the Gleneagles Community Centre, gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Dr. (directions). Whyte Lake from Gleneagles via Seaview Walk
Intermediate with steep sections, 7.8 km & 260m elevation gainRegistration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Dec 3 Meet at Inter River Park (1 Inter River Park Rd) by the washroom building in the southernmost parking lot, adjacent to the Sport Box. Turn left off Lillooet Rd onto Inter River Park Rd (at Equestrian Centre), turn next left to lower parking lot. Google directions are incorrect. Sea to Sky, Diamond Trail
Richard Juryn Loop, Moderate hike, 6.5 km & 190m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Dec 10 Meet at Old Buck parking lot (directions). Raindancer / Old Buck
Intermediate hike, 6.8 km & 288m elevation gain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Dec 17 Meet at Banff Court at 9 am (directions) for carpool up the mountain. Each carpool vehicle must have a day-use pass (am) https://bcparks.ca/reserve/day-use/ Mt. Seymour - Brockton Snowhike
Intermediate with some steep sections, 5.6 km & 260m 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.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - no running shoes. Dress for the weather. Bring hydration and a snack.
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Date Meeting Place Walk Registration Jul 4 Meet at the Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre, near north entrance, take Exit #4 Woodgreen Drive/Caulfeild, at the stop sign turn left onto Woodgreen Dr, at the 4-way stop go left, cross over the highway to mall on your right (directions). Sahalee
Intermediate hike, 7 km & 290m elevation gain. Several areas of steep, rocky uphill. Poles suggested.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Jul 11 Meet at Cypress Village Pop-Up Village parking lot (directions). Cypress Falls/Trestle Bridge loop
Intermediate hike to 2 waterfalls and trestle bridge. Long, continuous uphill (7.8 km & 335m elevation gain). Poles are suggested.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Jul 18
8:30am-3pmMeet to Carpool at 8:30am at the parking lot below Salmon House, WV (directions), or meet 9:15am at the trailhead. Sea to Summit hike
This Strenuous hike is over 4 hrs, 11.6 km & 954m elevation gain. Steep stairs to start, tree roots and rocks to climb over and a set of ropes but nothing sketchy. Lunch/snack at the top and then download ($19.05). Bring money for Gondola.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Jul 25 Meet at the Baden Powell trailhead on Hyannis Drive, west of Berkley (directions). BP/Bridal/Greenland/Bottletop from Hyannis
Moderate hike with rooty sections and beautiful green forest trails, 6 km & 186m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 1 Meet in front of the Cypress Creek Day Lodge, 6000 Cypress Bowl Rd, (directions). Black Mt/Cabin Lake
Intermediate hike to a beautiful swimming lake (bring your swimsuit and towel) with mountain views, 5 km & 334m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 8 Meet at the Gleneagles Community Centre, gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Drive. (directions). Horseshoe Bay/Whytecliff
Moderate/Intermediate hike with some stairs, 6.9-8.8 km & 229-304m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 15 Meet at the intersection of Millstream and Eyremount (directions). Candelabra Tree
Intermediate hike with some rocky & rooty sections, 6.2 km & 303m elevation.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 22 Meet in front of the Cypress Creek Day Lodge, 6000 Cypress Bowl Rd. (directions). Bowen Lookout to Strachan Meadows at Cypress
Moderate hike with a winding steep trail to the Lookout turnoff and then the Howe Sound Crest Trail (HSCT) to the meadows, 6.4 km & 233m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Aug 29 Meet at the at Gleneagles Community Centre, gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Dr. (directions). Fisherman’s Bluffs/Arbutus Forest via Seaview
Moderate with some uphill sections and many viewpoints, 6.5 km & 219m elevation gain.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 5 Meet at Douglas Woodward park, West Van. Take exit 11 from Hwy. 1, right at stop sign, left onto Tyrol, right on 15th St. and left on Camelot, park is at end of street where meets with Camwell (directions - 1389 Camwell ). Douglas Woodward to Cypress Lookout
Intermediate hike, 5.4 km & 306m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 12 Meet at the Baden Powell trailhead on Hyannis Drive, west of Berkley (directions). Hyannis, Bridle Path & Bottletop Loop from Hyannis
Moderate with rooty sections, 6 km & 186m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 19 Meet at the Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, in the NE corner (directions) to carpool to Baden Powell trailhead (very limited parking). 3-Chop & Old Buck
Intermediate with very steep uphill, 5.5 km & 329m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Sep 26 Meet at the Mushroom Parking lot off Mt. Seymour Rd. (directions). Mystery Falls from Mushroom parking lot
Intermediate. hike, 5.8 km & 269m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 3 Meet at Inter River Park (1301 Lillooet Rd) by the washroom building in the southernmost parking lot, turn left off Lillooet Rd onto Inter River Park Rd, then turn left to lower parking lot. Don’t trust Google directions (road is closed). Richard Juryn
Moderate hike, 7.4 km & 231m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 10 Meet at Cleveland Dam parking lot, 5077 Capilano Rd, by the washrooms (directions). Cleveland Dam
Moderate hike, 7.3 km & 258m elevation. This hike takes you through a lush, coastal rainforest and alongside the Capilano River.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 17 Meet near 1171 Millstream Rd. (directions). Candelabra Tree
Intermediate hike with some rocky & rooty sections, 6.2 km & 303m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 24 Meet at Cypress Road Picnic Area (directions). Cypress Picnic Area to Old Growth
Moderate hike, 6.2 km & 234m elevation.
Hike Skyline Trail to Forks and up to Hollyburn cabins, return the Old Growth area trails.
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Oct 31 Meet outside the End of the Line Store, 4193 Lynn Valley Rd. (directions). Park at Kilmer Park (directions - washrooms). Two Canyon Loop
Intermediate hike with some steep sections and a bit longer, 9 km & 309m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 7 Meet at the Gleneagles Community Centre, gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Dr. (directions). Whyte Lake via Helipad and Seaview
Intermediate hike, 8 km & 291m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 14 Meet at the corner of St. Mary’s and Wooddale (directions). St. Georges Trails
Moderate/Intermediate with some stairs and rooty sections, 5.6 km & 258m elevation. Forested hike to lower Mosquito Creek waterfall and return via Powerline.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 21 Meet at Woodley and Northwood Dr, park on street or in parking spots (directions). Cypress Falls from Northwood Drive
Intermediate hike to 2 waterfalls with one long steep section, 5.3 km & 287m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Nov 28 Meet outside the End of the Line Store, 4193 Lynn Valley Rd. (directions). Park at Kilmer Park (directions - washrooms). Lynn Loop via the Varley Trail
Moderate with steep stair section, 8.5 km & 279m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Dec 5 Meet at Myrtle Park in Deep Cove, 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). Quarry Rock from Myrtle Park
Moderate hike, 6.3 km & 248m elevation.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Dec 12 Meet at the Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre, near north entrance (directions). Sahalee Loop
Intermediate hike, 7.2 km & 306m elevation. Poles are suggested for the rocky and rooty terrain.Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.
Dec 19 Meet in front of the Cypress Creek Day Lodge, 6000 Cypress Bowl Rd (directions). Cypress - Bowen Lookout Snowhike
Moderate with long, steep section, 4.7 km & 152m elevation. 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 the parking lot below the old Salmon House (directions).
Registration closes 1 hour prior to hike.