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: Barb
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 Barb at 604-980-4492 if the day/location is not listed below.
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23 | 6:45pm | Ambleside Beach (13th & Argyle), West Vancouver. Flash light is required | Village walk | Easy |
| May 14 | 6:30pm | Old Delbrook upper parking lot to carpool to Millstream and Chartwell in the British Properties | Brothers Creek to Hollyburn Fir and return via Brewis | Intermediate + |
Guide: Barbara Print schedule
|
Date |
Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 |
9:30am |
John Henry Bikes (400 Brooksbank Ave) |
Hastings Mill Trail (Variety) |
| Apr 25 | 9:30am | Lighthouse Park – Left on Beacon Lane from Marine Dr, West Van-couver. Meet in Parking Lot |
Park Trails |
|
May 2 |
9:30am | End of the Line Café – Lynn Valley and Dempsey Road, North Vancouver | Cedar Mill - Lynn Loop (variety) |
|
May 9 |
9:30am | North side of Carisbrooke Park, North Van | St. Georges, Baden Powell Trails |
| May 16 |
9:30am |
Trans Canada Trail (TCT) parking lot Westport Rd, West Van. Meet at TCT |
Whyte Lake Trails |
| May 23 |
9:30am |
Caulfeild Shopping Centre, West Van. At entrance to Safeway, Exit #4 |
Sahlee Trail Loop (Strenuous) |
| May 30 | 9:30am | Cleveland Dam Parking Lot | West Van Powerlines (Strenuous) |
| Jun 6 | 9:30am | Inter-River Park Lower Parking Lot | Richard Juryn Trail |
| Jun 13 | 9:30am | Douglas Woodward parking lot, Exit #11, right 15 St. West Van | Brewis Trail Loop (Strenuous) |
| Jun 20 | 9:30am | Cypress Falls Parking Lot Exit #4 West Van |
Cypress Falls Trail (Variety) |
| Jun 27 | 9:30am | Panorama Park—Deep Cove Left on Gallant and right into park-ing lot. | Quarry Rock |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19 |
6:45pm |
Bridgeman Park, North Van (Turn off Keith Rd) |
Hastings Mill Trail—Street return (Variety) |
| Apr 26 | 6:45pm | Panorama Park – Deep Cove. Left on Gallant and right into parking lot. | Big Rock—street return |
| May 3 |
6:45pm |
Grouse Mtn, parking by trail-head |
Baden Powell Trails and Powerline |
| May 10 |
6:45pm |
Ambleside Beach, Argyle & 13th meet by big tree |
Village walk |
| May 17 | **6:30pm** | Old Delbrook upper parking, car-pool to Trail Westport Rd | Whyte Lake Trails |
| May 24 | 6:45pm | End of the Line Café, Dempsey and Lynn Valley Rd | Lynn Loop (Variety) |
| May 31 | 6:45pm | North on Mt. Seymour Rd, right to Indian River Rd, park on road | Mt Seymour Trails– (More strenuous) |
| Jun 7 | **6:30pm** | Old Delbrook upper parking lot. Car pool to Douglas Woodward Park. |
Brewis Trail Loop |
| Jun 14 | 6:45pm | Grouse Mtn parking lot | Grouse Mtn Trails or up BCMC. Bring pass or $’s (Strenuous) |
| Jun 21 | **6:30pm** | Old Delbrook upper parking lot—carpool to Caulfeild Shop-ping Centre | Sahalee Trail |
| Jun 28 | 6:45pm | Lighthouse Park - West Van | Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20 | 9:15am | End of the Line | Fishermen's Trail | Moderate |
| Apr 27 | 9:15am | Osborne/Lonsdale | St-George's | Intermediate |
| May 4 | 9:15am | Lighthouse Parking lot | Lighthouse Park | Moderate |
| May 11 | 9:15am | Inter-River Park, south parking by the washrooms | Lower Lynn Canyon area | Intermediate |
| May 18 | 9:15am | Inter-River Park | Richard Juryn | Moderate |
| May 25 | 9:15am | Cypress Falls Parking lot, exit 4 | Woodgreen Place | Intermediate |
| Jun 1 | 9:15am | Panorama Park, Deep Cove | Quarry Rock | Moderate |
| Jun 8 | 9:15am | Caufield Shopping Centre | Sahalee Trail | Moderate/Intermediate |
| Jun 15 | 9:15am | Berkley & Hyannis | Bridal Path to Fishermen's Trail | Moderate |
| Jun 22 | 9:15am | Millstream Road | Brother's Creek | Difficult |
| Jun 29 | 9:15am | East end of Keith Road (West Vancouver) | Capilano Canyon | Easy/Moderate |
| Jul 6 | 9:15am | End of the Line | Lynn Loop | Moderate/Intermediate |
| 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 |