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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 01 | 6:45pm | Meet at Caulfeild Shopping Centre or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | Sahalee Trail |
| Apr 08 | 6:45pm | Meet top of Hyannis or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | Bridal Path, assorted trails |
| Apr 15 | 6:45pm | Meet at Delbrook lobby | Upper Mosquito Creek |
| Apr 22 | 6:45pm | Easter Monday - No hike | |
| Apr 29 | 6:45pm | Meet Grouse Grind trailhead | Lower Grouse Mt trails |
| May 06 | 6:45pm | Meet St Mary’s and Wooddale Road | St Mary’s Connector, Baden Powell and St Georges trails |
| May 13 | 6:45pm | Meet Old Buck parking lot or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | Bridal Path to Hyannis (or Good Samaritan) |
| May 20 | 6:45pm | Vistoria Day - No Hike | |
| May 27 | 6:45pm | Meet Lynn Headwaters by Ranger station | Lynn Loop |
| Jun 03 | 6:45pm | Meet Lighthouse Park or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | Lighthouse Park |
| Jun 10 | 6:45pm | Meet Lynn Canyon café or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | Two Canyon Loop |
| Jun 17 | 6:45pm | Meet Millstream and Eyremount or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | Brother’s Creek trails |
| Jun 24 | 6:45pm | Meet Ballantree Park or 6:30pm carpool from Old Delbrook upper parking lot. | Ballantree to Lost Lake |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNERS - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27 | 9:30am | End of the Line Café @ Lynn Val-ley Rd and Dempsey, North Vancouver | Homestead and Equestrian Trail |
| Apr 03 | 9:30am | Meet at Delbrook Lobby | Hatchery Walk |
| Apr 10 | 9:30am | End of the Line Store at Lynn Valley Rd & Dempsey, North Van | Lynn Canyon Trails |
| Apr 17 | 9:30am | Panorama Park Deep Cove, left on Gallant and right into parking lot, North Van | Quarry Rock |
| Apr 24 | 9:30am | Lighthouse Park, left on Beacon Lane from Marine Dr. West Van. Meet in parking lot. | Lighthouse Park |
| May 1 | 9:30am | Headwaters Park, second parking lot, North Van | Cedar Mill—Lynn Loop |
| May 8 | 9:30am | North side of Carisbrooke Park (Carisbrooke Rd East) North Van | St Georges, Baden Powell Trails |
| May 15 | 9:30am | Take Exit #4 from Hwy 1 onto Westport Rd, then turn right after overpass to Trans Canada Trail parking lot, West Van |
Whyte Lake Trails |
| May 22 | 9:30am | Take Exit #4 from Hwy 1, meet at Caulfield Shopping Centre near road, West Van | Sahalee Trail Loop (strenuous) |
| May 29 | 9:30am | Cleveland Dam Parking lot, North Van | Powerline trail to Ballantree Park |
| Jun 5 | 9:30am | Inter-River Park, lower parking lot by washrooms, North Van. |
Richard Juryn Trail |
| Jun 12 | 9:30am | Meet Douglas Woodward parking lot, Exit #11, right on 15th St, West Van | Brewis Trail Loop (strenuous) |
| Jun 19 | 9:30am | Take exit #4 from Hwy 1, right to Woodgreen Dr meet at the parking lot end of Woodgreen Place, West Van | Cypress Falls |
| Jun 26 | 9:30am | Meet at Parkgate Community Centre Parking lot, NE corner (by Banff Rd) North Van | Bridal Path to Hyannis trails |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNERS - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack.
Guide: Barbara Print schedule
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| April-June 2019 | No hikes scheduled at this time |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNERS - 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29 | 9:15am | Sahalee | Take exit 4 from Hwy 1, meet at the Caulfield shopping centre, near the road. | Intermediate, some rocky sections |
| Apr 05 | 9:15am | Mosquito Creek | Meet at Delbrook Lobby | Moderate |
| Apr 12 | 9:15am | Capilano Canyon | Meet at east end of Keith Rd (West Van) | Easy/Moderate |
| Apr 19 | 9:15am | Good Friday - No Hike | No Hike | |
| Apr 26 | 9:15am | Fishermen's /Homestead trail | Meet at End of the Line store, Lynn Valley at Dempsey Rd. | Moderate |
| May 03 | 9:15am | St George's area trails | Meet at Wooddale and St Mary's | Intermediate |
| May 10 | 9:15am | Two Canyon Loop | Meet at Lynn Canyon Cafe | Intermediate with some steep sections |
| May 17 | 9:15am | Quarry Rock | Meet at Deep Cove Panorama Park | Moderate |
| May 24 | 9:15am | Whyte Lake | Meet at TCT parking lot on Westport Road, Exit 4 from Hwy 1 | Moderate |
| May 31 | 9:15am | Richard Juryn | Meet at Inter-River Park, North Van | Moderate |
| Jun 07 | 9:15am | Lighthouse Park | Meet at parking lot | Moderate |
| Jun 14 | 9:15am | West Van Powerline trail to Ballantree Park | Meet at Cleveland Dam parking lot | Intermediate with some steep sections |
| Jun 21 | 9:15am | Brother's Creek | Meet at corner of Millstream Rd. and Eyemount Dr. | Difficult |
| Jun 28 | 9:15am | Bowen Lookout | Meet at Cypress Mt top parking lot | Moderate |