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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6 | 9:30am | Carisbrooke Park / Park on Carisbrooke off Lonsdale, North Vancouver | St-George's Trail |
| Sep 13 |
9:30am |
Inter River Park (Tracy) |
Richard Juryn |
| Sep 20 |
9:30am |
Douglas West parking lot, Exit #11, right at 15th Street, West Vancouver |
Brewis Trail Loop |
| Sep 28 | 9:30am | Trans Canada Trail Parking lot, Westport Rd, West Vancouver | Whyte Lake Trail |
| Oct 4 | 9:30am | Top of Mountain Hwy Parking lot | Cedar Trail |
| Oct 11 |
9:15am 9:30am (at top) |
Park at Folkestone Rd. below the Salmon House (Alpine parking lot). Meet in front of the Cypress day lodge. |
Howe Sound Crest Trail |
| Oct 18 |
9:15am 9:30am (at top) |
Left on Mt. Seymour Rd. to Indian River Dr. Park on road and carpool to top parking lot. Meet at top by the info sign |
Mt. Seymour towards First Pump or Dog Mtn. Area hike if raining |
| Oct 25 | 9:30am | Panorama Park Deep Cove | Big Rock Loop (Quarry) |
| Nov 1 | 9:30am | West Vancouver Gleneagles Rec Centre parking lot | Eagle Ridge Loop, Seaview Trail to Whyte Lake |
| Nov 8 | 9:30am | End of the Line Cafe, top of Lynn Valley Rd. (Tracy) | Forest trails |
| Nov 15 | 9:30am | In front of Lynn Canyon Cafe | Trail Variety |
| Nov 22 | 9:30am | Carisbrooke Park, parking lot on Carisbrooke just off Lonsdale, North Vancouver | St-Georges Trail |
| Nov 29 | 9:30am | Ambleside Beach at Argyle & 13th St. West Vancouver | Village walk |
| Dec 6 | 9:30am | Lynn Headwaters, North Vancouver. Park in area and meet by the Ranger's house parking area. | Cedar Mills Trail |
| Dec 13 | 9:30am | Caufeild Shopping Centre, West Vancouver | Sahalee Trail |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7 |
6:30pm |
Mt. Seymour, Mt. Seymour Rd. to Indian River Rd. Carpool to Centennial parking lot. |
Three Chop Trail |
| Sep 14 |
6:30pm |
Old Delbrook (600 W Queens), upper parking lot (Sharon) |
Brewis Trail Loop |
| Sep 21 |
6:30pm |
Grouse Mountain by Trailhead (Sharon) |
B.P. & Powerline return |
| Sep 28 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook (600 W Queens), upper parking lot | Mosquito Creek to Mahon Park |
| Oct 5 |
6:45pm |
Old Delbrook (600 W Queens), upper parking lot |
Hatchery walk |
| Oct 12 |
6:45pm |
Argyle & 13th St. West Vancouver. park by Hollyburn Sailing Club. |
Village walk |
| Oct 19 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook (600 W Queens), upper parking lot | Braemar Loop |
| Oct 26 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook (600 W Queens), upper parking lot | McKay Creek Loop |
| Nov 2 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Recreation Centre (Sharon) | Browser Trail |
| Nov 9 | 6:45pm | Panorama Park | Indian Arm Trails |
| Nov 16 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Recreation Centre | Park Royal Loop |
| Nov 23 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Recreation Centre | Grand Blvd Area |
| Nov 30 | 6:45pm | Ambleside Beach at Argyle & 13th St. West Vancouver | Village walk |
| Dec 7 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Recreation Centre | Browser Trail |
| Dec 14 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Recreation Centre | Lonsdale Quay |
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8 | 9:15am | Meet at Hollyburn cross country area by the kiosk | Blue Gentian | Intermediate |
| Sep 15 | 9:15am | Meet at end of line store, Lynn Valley at Dempsey Rd. North Vancouver | Lynn Loop | Moderate/Intermediate |
| Sep 22 | 9:15am | Take exit #4 from hwy 1, meet at trail head at Westport Rd. | Whyte Lake | Intermediate (some steep sections) |
| Sep 29 | 9:15am | Delbrook Recreation Centre | Mosquito Creek & area trails | Easy/Moderate |
| Oct 6 | 9:15am | Meet at Cypress Mtn. top parking lot | Bowen Lookout | Intermediate (some long steep sections) |
| Oct 13 | 9:15am | Meet in Lighthouse Park, parking lot | Lighthouse Park | Moderate |
| Oct 20 | 9:15am | Meet at end of Line store | Lynn Canyon | Moderate (several stairs) |
| Oct 27 | 9:15am | Meet behind Parkgate Rec. Centre | Bridal Path | Easy/Moderate |
| Nov 3 | 9:15am | Top of Chartwell-Millstream/Eyremount intersection | Eyremount/Brothers Creek | Intermediate+ (some steep rooty sections) |
| Nov 10 | 9:15am | Meet at end of Line store | Fishermans/Homestead Loop | Moderate with long uphill section |
| Nov 17 | 9:15am | Meet at InterRiver Park | Richard Juryn/Old Lilloet Loop | Moderate with some rooty sections |
| Nov 24 | 9:15am | North side of Carisbrooke park on East Carrisbrooked Rd. | St. Georges Trail | Intermediate+ (some steep uphill rough sections) |
| Dec 1 | 9:15am | Meet at parking lot, end of Woodgreen Place | Cypress Falls | Moderate/Intermediate some steep uphill sections |
| Dec 8 | 9:15am | Meet at InterRiver Park | Hasting Creek/Lynn Loop | Moderate |
| Dec 15 | 9:15am | Meet East end of Keith Rd., West Vancouver | Capilano Canyon | Easy/Moderate |