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: Barbara (h) 604-980-4492 (c) 604-290-4089 No calls after 6pm or on weekends please. Print schedule
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Date |
Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31 | 9:30am | Cleveland Dam parking lot | West Van Powerlines (strenuous) |
| Jun 7 | 9:30am | Inter River Park Lower parking lot |
Richard Juryn Trail |
| Jun 14 | 9:30am | Douglas Woodward parking lot Exit 11, right at 15th Street, West Vancouver |
Brewis Trail Loop (strenuous) |
| Jun 21 | 9:30am | End of Line Cafe Lynn Valley Rd & Dempsey, North Vancouver |
Fisherman's Trail, Lynn Canyon |
| Jun 28 | 9:30am | Panorama Park Parking lot |
Quarry Rock |
Wednesday Evening Walks & Hikes - Intermediate Level
Guide: Barbara (h) 604-980-4492 (c) 604-290-4089. No calls after 6pm or on weekends please. Print schedule
FLASH LIGHT is REQUIRED.
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31 | 6:45pm | North on Mt. Seymour Road, right to Indian River Road, park on the road | Mt Seymour Trails (more strenuous, weather dependant) |
| Jun 7 | 6:30pm Delbrook upper parking lot 6:45 at the trail start |
Carpool to Douglas West parking lot, Exit 11, right on 15th Street, West Vancouver | Brewis Trail Loop |
| Jun 14 | 6:45pm at the trail start |
Grouse Mountain parking lot | Grouse Mountain Trails or up BCMC. Bring pass or $ (more strenuous) |
| Jun 21 | 6:30pm Delbrook upper parking lot |
Carpool to Caulfield Shopping Centre, Exit 4 | Sahalee Trail |
| Jun 28 | 6:45pm | Lighthouse Park Left on Beacon Lane from Marine Drive, West Vancouver |
Park Trails |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNERS - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack.
Guide: Barbara (h) 604-980-4492 (c) 604-290-4089. No calls after 6pm or on weekends please. Print schedule
FLASH LIGHT is REQUIRED.
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31 | 6:45pm | North on Mt. Seymour Road, right to Indian River Road, park on the road | Mt Seymour Trails (more strenuous, weather dependant) |
| Jun 7 | 6:30pm Delbrook upper parking lot 6:45 at the trail start |
Carpool to Douglas West parking lot, Exit 11, right on 15th Street, West Vancouver | Brewis Trail Loop |
| Jun 14 | 6:45pm at the trail start |
Grouse Mountain parking lot | Grouse Mountain Trails or up BCMC. Bring pass or $ (more strenuous) |
| Jun 21 | 6:30pm Delbrook upper parking lot |
Carpool to Caulfield Shopping Centre, Exit 4 | Sahalee Trail |
| Jun 28 | 6:45pm | Lighthouse Park Left on Beacon Lane from Marine Drive, West Vancouver |
Park Trails |
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - NO RUNNERS - dress for the weather - bring hydration and snack.
Guides: Bernie Leaker 778-839-4435 & Femina 604-987-9220. No calls after 6pm or on weekends please. Print schedule
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2 | 9:15am | North side of Parkgate Community Centre, off Banff Court | Old Buck | Intermediate with some uphill sections |
| Jun 9 | 9:15am | Inter River Park | Richard Juryn TrailModerate | |
| Jun 16 | 9:15am | End of the Line Store | Lynn Canyon | Moderate with several stairs |
| Jun 23 | 9:15am | Millstream Road | Brother's Creek | Difficult |
| Jun 30 | 9:15am | Cypress parking lot | Hollyburn Peak | Difficult |
| Jul 7 | 9:15am | Mount Seymour | Dog Mountain | Difficult |
| Jul 14 | 9:15am | Cypress by the Lodge | Howe Sound Crest Trail to Bowen lookout | Moderate |
| Jul 21 | 9:15am | Under Hwy 1 overpass, east end of Keith Road, West Vancouver | Capilano Canyon | Easy / Moderate |
| Jul 28 | 9:15am | Cypress by the Lodge | Black Mountain trail to Cabin Lake | Difficult with steep sections |