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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9 | 6:45pm | Meet at the Baden Powell trailhead on Hyannis at Berkley (Seymour area). | Baden Powell, Powerline and Fisherman's trails. | Intermediate |
| July 16 | 6:30pm | Meet at top of Mountain Hwy in the bike parking lot. | Hike to the big Cedar tree and return by crossing Lynn Creek. | Intermediate (but challenging because of creek crossing & over 2 hours) |
Guide: Barbara Print schedule
|
Date |
Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11 | 9:30am | Caufield Shopping Centre, West Van, Exit #4. Meet at parking lot entrance | Sahalee Trail Loop |
| Jul 18 | 9:30am | Top of Mtn Hwy. Parking lot. | Cedar Trail |
| Jul 25 | 9:30am | Mt Seymour, park on Indian River Rd. Carpool to top of mountain. Meet by the washrooms. | Brockton/Mystery Lake area - longer hike, bring snack. If bad weather, then area walk. |
| Aug 1 | 9:30am | Carpool from Folkestone Rd, below the Salmon House. Meet by Cypress Day Lodge. | Howe Sound Trail - Bowen lookout. |
| Aug 8 | 9:30am | Exit #4 on Hwy 1 West @ Woodgreen - right - 3 streets to Cypress Falls parking lot. Meet at trailhead, end of parking lot. | Cypress Falls area. |
| Aug 15 | 9:30am | Lighthouse Park - left on Beacon Lane, West Van. | Lighthouse Park |
| Aug 22 | 9:30am | Meet and park car in West Van below Salmon House, Alpine parking lot by Folkestone Way. Carpool at Cypress X Country Ski area. Meet by info sign. Hike starts at 9:50am. | Hollyburn Peak - strenuous and longer (bring snack) |
| Aug 29 | 9:30am | St Mary's and Wooddale, North Vancouver. | St George's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12 |
6:45pm |
Meet at Inter-River Park, Lower Parking Lot by the washrooms (Changed from original Lost Lake Hike due to safety reasons). | Hastings Creek and Lynn Canyon trails |
| Jul 19 |
6:30pm Carpool 6:45pm Meet |
Old Delbrook upper parking lot. Carpool meet at Woodgreen Dr, West Van. Turn right on Woodgreen Place, West Van. | West Cypress Trails (longer and strenuous) |
| Jul 26 |
6:30pm Carpool 6:45pm Meet |
Old Delbrook upper parking lot. Carpool to Lighthouse Park, left on Beacon Lane, West Van. | Lighthouse Park Trail |
| Aug 2 |
6:30pm Carpool 6:45pm Meet |
Old Delbrook upper parking lot. Carpool to Trans Canada Trail Parking lot - Westport Rd, follow biking signs, West Van. | Whyte Lake, Trans Canada Trail |
| Aug 9 | 6:45pm | Lynn Headwaters, Parking lot #2 | Lynn Loop, Cedar Mill |
| Aug 16 | 6:45pm | North on Mt Seymour Rd to Centennial Parking lot. | Mt Seymour Trails (variety) |
| Aug 23 |
6:30pm Carpool 6:45pm Meet |
Old Delbrook upper parking lot. Carpool to Cypress Mtn, Alpine parking lot - meet by Cypress Day Lodge, West Van. | Howe Sound Crest Trail, Black Mtn. |
| Aug 30 | 6:45pm | Lynn Canyon Park - Meet corner of Robinson and Peters Rd. | Lynn Canyon Trails. |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | 9:15am | Cypress Parking lot | Bowen Lookout | Moderate |
| Jul 20 | 9:15am | Cleveland Dam | Cap Pacific Trails | Moderate |
| Jul 27 | 9:15am | Lynn Headwaters, Ranger Station | Norvan Falls | Difficult (4hrs) |
| Aug 3 | No hike | No hike | No hike | |
| Aug 10 | No hike | No hike | No hike | |
| Aug 17 | No hike | No hike | No hike | |
| Aug 24 | No hike | No hike | No hike | |
| Aug 31 | No hike | No hike | No hike |