Walks & Hikes on the North Shore
Established in 1989, this hiking group explores the many trails of the North Shore.
Trail Trekkers walks and hikes are free for anyone with a North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Fitness Membership. Non-members can pay a fitness membership day visit 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. No dogs allowed. Routes may be subject to change for safety reasons (dependent on weather and trail conditions). Hikes are approximately 2 hours long. Carpooling is not recommended. Any questions please call 604-987-7529.
Advance registration is required for all of our hikes and walks, we can no longer accept drop-ins. Registration can be done online using the links below, or by calling 604-987-7529. Registration can be done starting on the Monday, one week before the hike.
| 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. |
Monday Evening Hikes - Intermediate Level
Guide: Sharon
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Hike | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 | 6:45pm | Meet at the Cross-Country ski area by the information board (directions). | Hollyburn - snowshoe to Hollyburn Mountain. Intermediate+ steep terrain, will stop before peak. No snowshoe rentals available. |
Register online |
| Jan 17 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre | Lonsdale Quay Moderate |
Register online |
| Jan 24 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre | Powerline via Mosquito Creek Moderate |
Register online |
| Jan 31 | 6:45pm | Top parking lot at Cypress (directions) M&S winter tires needed No snowshoe rentals available |
Cypress - snowshoe to Bowen Lookout Moderate with long, steep sections |
Register online |
| Feb 7 | 6:45pm | End of the Line store, corner of Lynn Valley Road and Dempsey (directions) | Homestead / Fisherman's Trails Moderate, several stairs |
Register online |
| Feb 14 | 6:45pm | Top parking lot at Seymour (directions) Allow extra time for parking and walk to washrooms No snowshoe rentals available |
Seymour - snowshoe to Dog Mountain / First Lake Moderate to Intermediate with some steep terrain |
Register online |
| Feb 21 | Family Day - No Hike | |||
| Feb 28 | 6:45pm | Top parking lot at Cypress, in front of Cypress Creek Day Lodge (directions) M&S winter tires needed No snowshoe rentals available |
Cypress - Snowshoe to Black Mountain Intermediate with long, steep |
Register online |
| Mar 7 | 6:45pm | Ambleside Beach by the sculpture at Argyle and 13th Street, West Vancouver (directions) | Ambleside Village Walk via Capilano River Moderate |
Register online |
| Mar 14 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre | Park Royal Loop Moderate |
Register online |
| Mar 21 | 6:45pm | Cleveland Dam park, by the washrooms (directions) | Cleveland Dam Trails Moderate |
Register online |
| Mar 28 | 6:45pm | Caulfeild Mall, near north entrance (directions) | Sahalee Trails Moderate with some steep, rocky sections |
Register online |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNING SHOES - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack. Please bring a flashlight.
Wednesday Morning Hikes - Intermediate Level
Call Barbara at 604-980-4492 for more information.
|
Date |
Time | Meeting Place | Hike | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 | 9:30am | Meet at Bridgman Park (directions). | Bridgman / Lynn Canyon Loop Moderate |
Register online |
| Jan 12 | 9:30am | Meet at Douglas Woodward park, West Van (directions) | Brewis to Hollyburn Fir Moderate to Intermediate |
Register online |
| Jan 19 | 9:30am | Cypress - Meet at the Cross-Country ski area by the information board (directions) No snowshoe rentals available |
Cypress - Snowshoe to Hollyburn Mountain Intermediate+ steep terrain, longer and more strenuous |
Register online |
| Jan 26 | 9:30am | Myrtle Park (directions) | Cove Runner Loop Moderate |
Register online |
| Feb 2 | 9:30am | End of the Line store, corner of Lynn Valley Road and Dempsey (directions). Park in the Kilmer Park parking lot | Lynn Canyon Moderate, several stairs |
Register online |
| Feb 9 | 9:30am | Parkgate Community Centre parking lot, NE corner (directions) | Bridal Path to Hyannis Moderate forest walk |
Register online |
| Feb 16 | 9:30am | Grouse Mountain - by Starbucks at the bottom of the Skyride (directions) | Grouse - Snowshoe to Dam Mountain / Thunderbird Ridge Intermediate long, steep hill |
Register online |
| Feb 23 | 9:30am | Caulfeild Mall, near north entrance (directions) | Sahalee Trails Moderate with some steep, rocky sections |
Register online |
| Mar 2 | 9:30am | Top parking lot at Cypress (directions) M&S winter tires needed No snowshoe rentals available |
Cypress - Snowshoe to Bowen Lookout Moderate with long, steep sections |
Register online |
| Mar 9 | 9:30am | Grouse Mountain - by Starbucks at the bottom of the Skyride (directions) | Grouse - Snowshoe to Dam Mountain / Thunderbird Ridge Intermediate long, steep hill |
Register online |
| Mar 16 | 9:30am | Baden Powell Trailhead, KM 3 on Seymour Mountain Road (directions) | 3 Chop / Old Buck Loop Intermediate+ with very steep uphill. |
Register online |
| Mar 23 | 9:30am | Top parking lot at Cypress (directions) M&S winter tires needed No snowshoe rentals available |
Cypress - Snowshoe to Black Mountain Intermediate with long, steep |
Register online |
| Mar 30 | 9:30am | St. Mary's Ave and Wooddale Rd (directions) | St. Mary's / Baden Powell / Dempsey Moderate with some steep sections |
Register online |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNING SHOES - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack.
Friday Morning Hikes - Intermediate Level
Guide: Femina
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7 | 9:30am | Meet at Cypress top parking lot (directions). No snowshoe rentals available. |
Cypress - snowshoe to Bowen Lookout |
Register online |
| Jan 14 | 9:30am | Meet at Parkgate Community Centre parking lot, NE corner (directions) | Bridal Path to Hyannis Moderate forest hike |
Register online |
| Jan 21 | 9:30am | End of the Line store, corner of Lynn Valley Road and Dempsey (directions) | Homestead / Fisherman's Trails Moderate with a long uphill section |
Register online |
| Jan 28 | 9:30am | Cypress - Meet at the Cross-Country ski area by the information board (directions) No snowshoe rentals available |
Cypress - Snowshoe to Hollyburn Mountain Intermediate+ steep terrain. Will stop long before the peak |
Register online |
| Feb 4 | 9:30am | Upper gravel parking lot at Cypress Falls Provincial park (directions) | Cypress Falls Moderate to intermediate with some steep uphill sections |
Register online |
| Feb 11 | 9:30am | End of the Line store, corner of Lynn Valley Road and Dempsey (directions). Park in the Kilmer Park parking lot | Lynn Canyon Moderate, several stairs |
Register online |
| Feb 18 | 9:30am | Whyte Lake parking lot (directions) | Whyte Lake Intermediate, some steep sections |
Register online |
| Feb 25 | 9:30am | Cleveland Dam parking lot by the washrooms (directions) | Capilano Canyon / Hatchery Moderate |
Register online |
| Mar 4 | 9:30am | Meet at the Gleneagles Community Centre, gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Dr., West Vancouver (directions) | Gleneagles Surprise Moderate |
Register online |
| Mar 11 | 9:30am | Top parking lot at Cypress (directions) M&S winter tires needed No snowshoe rentals available |
Cypress - Snowshoe to Black Mountain Intermediate with long, steep |
Register online |
| Mar 18 | 9:30am | Lighthouse Park parking lot, near the entrance and map kiosk (directions) | Lighthouse Park Moderate |
Register online |
| Mar 25 | 9:30am | Inter River Park by the washroom building in the southernmost parking lot (directions) | Richard Juryn / Old Lillooet Loop Moderate with some rooty sections |
Register online |