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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Lobby | Park Royal Loop |
| Feb 25 | 6:30pm | OLD Delbrook Parking Lot. Carpool to Alpine parking lot on Cypress for snowshoeing. If alternate, call by 5pm | Snowshoe Black Moun-tain. Come with snow-shoes or alternate walk. |
| Mar 4 | 6:30pm | OLD Delbrook upper parking . Car-pool to Cypress. Cross country park-ing lot, Hollyburn Mountain at top by kiosk. | Snowshoe Hollyburn Mountain. Come with snowshoes or area walk. |
| Mar 11 | 6:45pm | Panorama Park—Deep Cove. Left on Gallant and right into parking lot. | Indian Arms Parks (easy street/walking/variety) |
| Mar 18 | 6:45pm | Cleveland Dam—Park on street | Trail Variety |
| Mar 25 | 6:45pm | Ambleside Beach | Village Walk |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20 | 9:30am | Meet at Cypress Alpine parking lot in front of guest services, West Vancouver | Snowshoe, Bowen and Howe Sound Cres |
| Feb 27 | 9:30am | Meet behind Parkgate, North Vancouver | Bridal path to Hyannis Trails, return via golf course |
| Mar 6 | 9:30am | Trans Canada Trail parking lot Westport Rd, West Van (Exit 4 from Hwy 1) | Whyte Lake Trails |
| Mar 13 | 9:30am | Ambleside Beach—Meet start of walk at Argyle & 13th St, West Van (By big tree) | Village Walk |
| Mar 20 | 9:30am | Lighthouse Park—Meet in parking lot | Trail Variety |
| Mar 27 | 9:30am | End of the Line Café @ Lynn Val-ley Rd and Dempsey, North Vancouver | Homestead and Equestrian Trail |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan-March 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 | 9:15am | Cypress Snowshoe - Howe Sound Crest to Bowen Lookout | Meet at the top parking lot on Cypress. | Intermediate with long, steep sections. |
| Feb 22 | 9:15am | Cypress Falls | Take exit 4 from Highway 1 to Woodgreen Drive, meet at the parking lot, end of Woodgreen Place. | Moderate to intermediate with some steep uphill sections |
| Mar 1 | 9:15am | Quarry Rock | Meet at Panorama Park. | Moderate with some steep sections and stairs |
| Mar 8 | 9:15am | Lynn Loop | Meet at the End of the Line Cafe, Lynn Valley Rd & Dempsey. | Moderate/Intermediate |
| Mar 15 | 9:15am | Whyte Lake | Take exit 4 from Highway 1, meet at the TCT trailhead at Westport Rd. | Intermediate, some steep sections |
| Mar 22 | 9:15am | Bridal Path to Hyannis Trails | Meet in Parkgate Community Centre parking lot - NE corner. | Moderate |
| Mar 29 | 9:15am | Sahalee | Take exit 4 from Hwy 1, meet at the Caulfield shopping centre, near the road. | Intermediate, some rocky sections |