Hikes on the North Shore
Established in 1989, this fun and lively hiking group explores the many trails of the North Shore.
Trail Trekkers hikes are included with an NVRC Active Pass. If you don't have an Active Pass, you can pay a fitness day visit fee.
Participants should have good hiking shoes/boots (no runners), a fanny/day pack, appropriate clothing for weather conditions, water plus a flashlight or headlamp for evening hikes. No umbrellas and no dogs are permitted.
Advance registration is required for all hikes and walks. Register online using the links below or call 604-987-7529. Registration for the following week's hikes opens on Tuesdays at 7am. Registration closes one-hour prior to the start of the hike.
Routes may be subject to change for safety reasons (dependent on weather and trail conditions). Hikes are approximately two hours long, but see hike description for full details.
| Walk/hike ratings | |
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| Easy | Little to no elevation gain. No steep hills or obstacles. Even footing and very little loose gravel, large rocks or roots. |
| Moderate | Up to 250 metres elevation gain. Distance 4-15 km. Some basic trail experience needed. Need proper equipment and water. There may be stairs and obstacles like fallen trees. No longer than two hours, unless stated. Moderate changes in elevation. Some short steep sections. |
| Intermediate | From 250-350 metres elevation gain. Distance 4-15 km. Some trail experience needed. Need proper equipment and water. Different surface types. May be longer than two hours. Significant changes in elevation with long, steep sections. |
| Strenuous | More than 350 metres elevation gain. Distance 4-15 km. Trail experience needed. Need proper equipment and water. Challenging terrain. May be longer than two hours. |
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Guide: Sharon
Date Meeting Place Hike Registration Jan 5 Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Dr (directions). Bowser Trail
Moderate hike with some road walking, 7.6 km & 120m elevation gain. Wear hi-vis clothing, reflectors, flashers - whatever it takes to be seen.
Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Jan 12 Meet at the “no-pay parking" section at Ambleside Beach - dog park area/par 3 (directions) 1201 Par 3 Rd. Ambleside Village via Capilano River
Moderate hike on paths and roads, 10.4 km & 119m elevation gain.Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Jan 19 Meet in Edgemont Village - in front of 3043 Woodbine Dr (directions). Upper Mosquito Creek and Powerline Trail
Moderate/intermediate hike up creek to the powerline and return through the woods and roads (8.9 km, 262m elevation gain).
Bring ice grips/yaktraks in case of ice/snow.
Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Jan 26 Meet at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 W. Queens Rd., outside the entrance. Lonsdale Quay via Mosquito Creek
Moderate hike along trails and roads, 9.4 km & 143m elevation gain. Wear hi-vis clothing, reflectors, flashers - whatever it takes to be seen.
Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Feb 2
6:30pmMeet at Cypress Pop-Up Village 3757 Cypress Bowl Road (directions) for carpooling at 6:30pm OR meet at the cross-country ski area by the information board (directions) at 6:45pm. All cars going up the mountain require snow tires.
Cypress Snowhike to Hollyburn Mountain (part way)
Moderate/Strenuous with a long steep climb, 4.7-6.3 km, & 218-424m elevation gain. We will turn around at 8pm wherever we are. Snowshoes (needed for new snow) or spikes required.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet in front of 3043 Woodbine Dr, NV (directions) at 6:45pm for a local hike.
Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Feb 9 Meet outside the End of the Line General Store, 4193 Lynn Valley Rd. (directions). Fisherman’s/Homestead/Rice Lake trails
Moderate hike with Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Feb 16 Family Day - No hike Feb 23
6:30pmMeet at Cypress Pop-Up Village 3757 Cypress Bowl Road (directions) for carpooling at 6:30pm. All cars going up the mountain require snow tires. Pay parking in Alpine lots except 3B (pay station at Black Mt. Lodge & washrooms and back country access pass). Cypress Snowhike to Black Mt. Loop
Intermediate snowshoe with long, steep section, 5 km & 334m elevation gain. Snowshoes (needed for new snow) or spikes required.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet in front of 3043 Woodbine Dr, NV (directions) at 6:45pm.
Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Mar 2
6:30pmMeet at Cypress Pop-Up Village 3757 Cypress Bowl Road (directions) for carpooling at 6:30pm. All cars going up the mountain require snow tires. Pay parking in Alpine lots except 3B (pay station at Black Mt. Lodge & washrooms and back country access pass). Cypress Snowhike to Bowen Lookout
Moderate snowshoe, 6.6 km & 167m elevation gain. Snowshoes (needed for new snow) or spikes required.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet at Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 W. Queens Rd, outside by entrance at 6:45pm for a local hike.
Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Mar 9 Meet at Panorama Park, turn left on Gallant, park behind the Deep Cove Theatre (directions). Deep Cove Park Trail
Moderate hike walking the trails in Deep Cove to Cates Park, 8.5 km & 142m elevation gain.
Bring a flashlight, and wear hi-vis clothing and/or flashers/reflectors to be seen.Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Mar 16 Meet at Parkgate Community Center at 6:30pm to carpool (directions). All cars going up the mountain require snow tires. Mt. Seymour Snowhike to Brockton
Moderate with some steep terrain, 3.8 km & 221m elevation gain. Snowshoes (needed for new snow) or spikes required.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet in front of 3043 Woodbine Dr, NV (directions) at 6:45pm for a local hike.
Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Mar 23 Meet at Cleveland Dam park by the washrooms (directions). West Van Powerline and Fish Hatchery Trails
Intermediate hike up & down the Baden Powell, 8.4 km & 313m elevation gain. Wear hi-vis clothing, reflectors, flashers - whatever it takes to be seen.Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
Mar 30 Meet at 19th & Jones (1905 Jones Ave.) by the washrooms at Kinsmen Field South (directions). 3-Creek Hike
Moderate hike on trails with a few road crossings (6.4-9.2 km & 135-171m elevation gain). We will hike 3 creeks - Thain, Mosquito and Mackay.Registration closes at 9:45am on the day of the hike.
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - no running shoes. Dress for the weather. Bring hydration and snack. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.
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Date Meeting Place Hike Registration Jan 7 Meet at Old Buck parking lot (directions). Old Buck, Good Sir Martin loop
Intermediate hike with steep sections, 6.6 km & 327m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Jan 14 Meet at Old Buck parking lot (directions). Old Buck & Raindancer Loop
Intermediate hike with steep section, 7.7 km & 313m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Jan 21
9:00amMeet at Banff Court at 9am (directions) for carpool up the mountain. Mt. Seymour Snowhike - Dog Mountain & Dinky Peak
Moderate snowhike. 6 km, 228m elevation gain. Bring snowshoes and spikes. We will decide which to use on the day. No snowshoe rentals available.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet Banff Court at 9:15am (directions).
Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Jan 28
9:00amMeet at Starbucks at the bottom of the Skyride at Grouse Mountain (directions) at 9am. Grouse Snowhike to Dam Mountain/Thunderbird Ridge
Strenuous snowhike with long, steep hill, 6.4 km & 338m elevation gain. Longer than two hours. Bring snowshoes and spikes. We will decide which to use on the day. People without Grouse passes can take advantage of ½ price tickets courtesy of those who do have a pass. We will buy them on the day.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Still meet at the bottom of the Skyride at 9am.
Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Feb 4 Meet at Parkgate park (directions) Bridal Trail and Golf Course
Moderate hike, 7 km & 200m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Feb 11 Meet at Parkgate park (directions).
Meet 9am at Cypress Village Pop-Up Village parking lot (directions) to carpool up. Each carpool vehicle must have snow tires. Meet to pick up a backcountry access pass at the Black Mtn. Lodge.Cypress Snowhike to Black Mountain and Loop Intermediate snowhike with long steep sections, 5.3 km & 358m elevation gain. Bring snowshoes and spikes. We will decide which to use on the day.
Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet Pop-Up Village parking at 9am.
Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Feb 18
9:00amMeet at Banff Court at 9am (directions) for carpool up the mountain. Each carpool vehicle must have snow tires Mt. Seymour Snowhike to Brockton and Rescue Cabin
Intermediate snowhike with some long, steep sections, 5.6 km & 314m elevation gain. Bring snowshoes and spikes. We will decide which to use on the day.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Still meet at Banff Court at 9am.
Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Feb 25
9:00amMeet at 9am at Cypress Pop-Up Village 3757 Cypress Bowl Road (directions) for carpooling. All cars going up the mountain require snow tires.
Pay parking in all lots except 3B which is a .5 km walk from the top. OR Meet at 9:30am at the Cypress Creek Lodge by the ski racks.Cypress Snowhike to Bowen Lookout and Christmas Gully
Intermediate snowhike, 7.6 km & 262m elevation gain. Snowshoes (needed for new snow) or spikes required.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet Pop-Up Village parking at 9am.
Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Mar 4
9:00amMeet Pop-Up Village parking lot for carpool up the mountain. All cars going up the mountain require snow tires. OR Meet on top at the Hollyburn Winter access trailhead (directions) at 9:30am. Cypress Snowhike to Hollyburn Mountain
Strenuous snowhike with a long, steep climb, 6.3 km & 424m elevation gain. Snowshoes (needed for new snow) or spikes required.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet Pop-Up Village parking at 9am.
Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Mar 11 Meet outside the End of the Line General Store (4193 Lynn Valley Rd), corner of Lynn Valley and Dempsey Roads (directions). Park at Kilmer Park (directions -washrooms). Twin Canyon Stairmaster
Intermediate hike, 8.9 km & 312m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Mar 18 Meet at Parkgate North lot (directions) at 9:15am to Carpool to the Baden Powell trailhead on Mt. Seymour Road. Three Chop & Old Buck
Strenuous hike, 5.6 km & 387m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Mar 25 Meet at Millstream road and Eyremount Drive (directions). Blue Gentian Lake
Strenuous hike with a long continuous uphill, 6.6 km & 441m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
* Wear good walking or hiking shoes/boots - no running shoes. Dress for the weather. Bring hydration and a snack.
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Date Meeting Place Walk Registration Jan 2 Meet outside the End of the Line General Store (4193 Lynn Valley Rd), corner of Lynn Valley and Dempsey Roads (directions). Park at Kilmer Park (directions -washrooms). Fisherman's, Homestead & Bottletop Loop
Intermediate hike, 8.4 km & 278m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Jan 9
9:00amMeet at Parkgate Community Center at 9am to carpool (directions). All cars going up the mountain require snow tires. Mt. Seymour Snowhike to Dog Mt./ Dinky Peak
Moderate snowshoe, 5 km & 192m elevation gain. Snowshoes (needed for new snow) or spikes required.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet 9am at Parkgate for local hike.
Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Jan 16 Meet at the Gleneagles Community Centre, gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Dr. (directions). Horseshoe Bay & Whytecliff Park Moderate with some stairs, 7 km & 209m elevation gain. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Jan 23
9:00amMeet at 9am at Cypress Pop-Up Village 3757 Cypress Bowl Road (directions) for carpooling. All cars going up the mountain require snow tires. Cypress Snowhike to Hollyburn Mountain
Intermediate snowshoe with steep terrain, 6.3 km & 424m elevation gain. More than 2 hours. Snowshoes (needed for new snow) or spikes required.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet Pop-Up Village parking at 9am.
Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Jan 30 Meet at the Gleneagles Community Centre, gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Dr. (directions). Whyte Lake via Seaview
Intermediate hike with rocks and roots, 7.5 km & 247m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Feb 6
9:15amMeet at 9am at Cypress Pop-Up Village 3757 Cypress Bowl Road (directions) for carpooling. All cars going up the mountain require snow tires. Hollyburn Cabins to Blue Gentian Lake Snowhike,
Moderate hike past many cabins, 6 km & 194m elevation gain. Snowshoes (needed for new snow) or spikes required.Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet Pop-Up Village parking at 9am.
Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Feb 13 Meet at Myrtle Park in Deep Cove, go east on Mount Seymour Parkway. Turn left on Deep Cove Road. Turn right on Cliffmont Road. Turn right on Caledonia Road. The road curves to the left and becomes a parking area. Park there, near the park washroom (directions). Quarry Rock via Raindancer
Intermediate/Moderate hike, 6.3 km & 248m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Feb 20 Meet at Cleveland Dam parking lot by the washrooms (directions) 5077 Capilano Rd. Cleveland Dam/Hatchery walk
Moderate/Intermediate hike through a lush, coastal rainforest and alongside the Capilano River, 7.3 km 258m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Feb 27 Meet at Lynn Canyon Cafe (directions). Two Canyon Loop from Lynn Canyon Cafe
Intermediate hike with some steep sections, 9 km & 323m elevation gain. May be a bit longer than 2 hours.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Mar 6 Meet at the Gleneagles Community Centre, gravel parking lot, 6262 Marine Dr. (directions). Eagleridge & Fisherman's Bluffs Intermediate with a long uphill section, 5 km & 256m elevation gain. May take longer than 2 hours. Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Mar 13
9:00amMeet at 9am at Cypress Pop-Up Village 3757 Cypress Bowl Road (directions) for carpooling. All cars going up the mountain require snow tires. Pay parking in Alpine lots except 3B (pay station at Black Mt. Lodge along with washrooms and back country access pass). Cypress Snowhike to Black Mt. Intermediate snowshoe with steep terrain, 5 km & 334m elevation gain. Snowshoes (needed for new snow) or spikes required.
Alternate Hike (if no snow or bad weather): Meet Pop-Up Village parking at 9am.
Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Mar 20 Meet at Inter River Park (1301 Lillooet Rd) by the washroom building in the southernmost parking lot, adjacent to the Lacrosse Box, turn left off Lillooet Rd onto Inter River Park Rd (at Equestrian Centre), turn left to lower parking lot. Richard Juryn
Moderate hike on rocky and rooty trails, 7.4 km & 203m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
Mar 27 Meet at the Caulfeild Village Shopping Centre, near north entrance (directions). Sahalee Trails
Intermediate hike with rocks and roots on the uphill portion, 7 km & 290m elevation gain.Registration closes at 12:30am on the day of the hike.
