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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Park Royal Loop |
| Jan 13 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook, upper parking lot (600 West Queens) | Braemar Loop |
| Jan 20 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook, upper parking lot (600 West Queens) | Lonsdale Quay |
| Jan 27 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Bowser Trail |
| Feb 3 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Hatchery Walk |
| Feb 10 | 6:45pm | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley Rd. & Dempsey Rd. | Seymour Demonstration Forest Loop |
| Feb 24 | 6:30pm | Old Delbrook upper parking lot (600 West Queens). Carpool to cross country parking lot | Snowshoe - Hollyburn Mountain |
| Mar 2 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Mosquito Creek, Upper Trail |
| Mar 9 | 6:45pm | Panorama Park parking lot | Indian Arm Parks |
| Mar 16 | 6:45pm | Cleveland Dam, by the washrooms. Park on the street. | Cleveland Dam Trails |
| Mar 26 | 6:45pm | Ambleside Beach at Argyle Ave & 13th St, West Vancouver | Village Walk |
| Mar 30 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Mosquito Creek, Lower Trail |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8 | 9:30am | Cleveland Dam in the parking lot | Capilano Canyon/Hatchery Walk |
| Jan 15 | 9:30am | Starbucks at the bottom of Grouse Mountain | Snowshoe - Grouse Mountain |
| Jan 22 | 9:30am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley Rd. & Dempsey Rd. | Lynn Canyon Trails |
| Jan 29 | 9:30am | Inter River Park, lower parking lot, by the washrooms | Richard Juryn/Old Lillooet Loop |
| Feb 5 | 9:30am | Panorama Park | Quarry Rock |
| Feb 12 | 9:30am | Cypress, alpine parking lot, by guest services | Snowshoe - Howe Sound Crest to Bowen Lookout |
| Feb 19 | 9:30am | St. Mary's Avenue and Wooddale Rd | St. George's/Baden Powel Trails |
| Feb 26 | 9:30am | Lighthouse Park parking lot | Lighthouse Park |
| Mar 4 | 9:30am | Woodgreen Drive, West Vancouver. Meet in the parking lot | Cypress Falls |
| Mar 11 | 9:30am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley Rd. & Dempsey Rd. | Homestead & Equestrian Trails |
| Mar 18 | 9:30am | Trans Canada Trail parking lot, Westport Rd, West Vancouver | Whyte Lake |
| Mar 25 | 9:30am | Parkgate Community Centre, parking lot | Bridal Path to Hyannis 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 | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3 | 9:15am | Hyannis Dr, west of Berkley at the Baden Powell trailhead | Hyannis & Bottletop | Moderate |
| Jan 10 | 8:45am | Parking lot below the Salmon House. Hwy 1, exit 10 (21st St) | Snowshoe - Howe Sound Crest to Bowen Lookout or alternate hike | Moderate |
| Jan 17 | 9:15am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley Rd. & Dempsey Rd. | Fisherman's / Homestead Loop | Moderate - long uphill section |
| Jan 24 | 9:15am | Meet at the parking lot at the end of Woodgreen Place, West Vancouver | Cypress Falls | Moderate to Intermediate |
| Jan 31 | 9:15am | Mt Seymour, in the top parking lot | Snowshoe - Dog Mountain Please bring snowshoes |
Intermediate |
| Feb 7 | 9:15am | End of the Line store, Lynn Valley Rd. & Dempsey Rd. | Lynn Canyon | Moderate - several stairs |
| Feb 14 | 9:15am | Cleveland Dam | Capilano Canyon / Hatchery Walk | Easy / Moderate |
| Feb 21 | 9:15am | Trans Canada Trail parking lot, Westport Rd, West Vancouver | Whyte Lake | Intermediate |
| Feb 28 | 9:15am | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre lobby | Mosquito Creek | Easy |
| Mar 6 | 9:15am | Inter River Park, lower parking lot by the washrooms | Richard Juryn / Old Lillooet Loop - Moderate | Moderate |
| Mar 13 | 9:15am | Lighthouse Park parking lot | Lighthouse Park | Moderate |
| Mar 20 | 9:15am | Panorama Park | Quarry Rock | Moderate - some steep sections with stairs |
| Mar 27 | 9:15am | St. Mary's Ave and Wooddale Rd. | St George's / Baden Powell | Intermediate - some steep sections |