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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24 | 6:45pm | Meet Ballantree Park or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | Ballantree to Lost Lake |
| Jul 8 | 6:45pm | Caulfield Mall or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | Sahalee Trail |
| Jul 15 | 6:30pm | Coleman and Mtn. Highway. | Cedar Tree |
| Jul 22 | 6:45pm | Gleneagles Community Centre or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | Whyte Lake via Seaview Walk and Baden Powell |
| Jul 29 | 6:45pm | Baden Powell parking lot on Mt. Seymour Road (2km from park entrance) or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | 3 Chop and Old Buck Trails (more strenuous) |
| Aug 5 | No hike - Happy BC Day | ||
| Aug 12 | 6:45pm | Grouse Mountain gravel parking lot. $15 download fee or Grouse Mountain locals pass required. | Grouse Mountain via Powerline & Skyline Trails |
| Aug 19 | 6:45pm | Hollyburn cross country ski area or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | Blue Gentian Lake |
| 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 |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26 | 9:30am | Meet at Parkgate Community Centre Parking lot, NE corner (by Banff Rd) North Van | Bridal Path to Hyannis trails |
| Jul 3 | 9:30am | Ambleside Beach, 13th Street & Argyle Avenue, West Vancouver | Village Walk |
| Jul 10 | 9:30am | Top of Mountain Highway | Cedar Trail |
| Jul 17 | 9:30am | Meet in front of Cypress day lodge | Howe Sound Trail - Bowen Lookout |
| Jul 24 | 9:30am | Meet at the top of Mount Seymour by the washrooms or carpool from Indian River Road at 9:15am | Brockton / Mystery Lake |
| Jul 31 | 9:30am | Hollyburn cross country ski area by the kiosk | Hollyburn Mountain |
| Aug 7 | 9:30am | End of the Line store, corner of Lynn Valley Road and Dempsey | Lynn Canyon Trails |
| Aug 14 | 9:30am | TCT / Whyte Lake parking lot on Westport Road | Whyte Lake |
| Aug 21 | 9:30am | Cypress Falls parking lot, Exit 4 on Hwy 1 at Woodgreen. | Cypress Falls area |
| Aug 28 | 9:30am | St. Mary's Road and Wooddale Avenue | St. George's Trail |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNING SHOES - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack.
Guide: Barbara Print schedule
Call Barbara at 604-980-4492 for more information.
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4 | 6:45pm | End of the Line Cafe, corner of Dempsey and Lynn Valley Road | Lynn Canyon Trails |
| Jul 11 | 6:45pm | Inter-River Park, lower parking lot by the washrooms | Hastings Creek |
| Jul 18 | 6:45pm | TCT / Whyte Lake parking lot on Westport Road | Whyte Lake via Powerline/Helipad Trail |
| Jul 25 | 6:45pm | Douglas Woodward Park - Exit 11 from Highway 1, 1605 Camelot Road. Carpool from old Delbrook at 6:30pm | Brewis to Hollyburn Fir Loop Trail |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNING SHOES - dress for the weather - bring hydration, a flashlight and a snack.
For Friday hike updates and information, please visit www.routescout.wordpress.com
Guides: Bernie, Femina, Sharon, Bev. Print schedule
| Date | Time | Hike | Meeting Place | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28 | 9:15am | Bowen Lookout | Meet at Cypress Mt top parking lot | Moderate |
| Jul 5 | 9:15am | Mt. Seymour parking lot by the washrooms or at Parkgate Community Centre in the NE corner of the parking lot at 9:00am to carpool | Trail to Goldie and Flower Lakes | Moderate |
| Jul 12 | 9:15am | End of the Line Cafe, Lynn Valley Road at Dempsey | Lynn Loop | Moderate / Intermediate with steep uphill and stairs |
| Jul 19 | 9:15am | Top parking lot at the end of Woodgreen Place, Exit 4 from Hwy 1 | Cypress Falls | Moderate / Intermediate with some steep sections |
| Jul 26 | 9:15am | Cypress Mountain parking lot | Cabin Lake / Black Mountain 2+ hours | Intermediate with some steep sections. Longer hike with an option to bring a bathing suit for a swim in the lake |