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-Play (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6 | No Hike - Civic Holiday | |||
| Sep 13 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 West Queens Rd | Lower Mosquito Creek / Kings Mill | Register online |
| Sep 20 | 6:45pm | End of the Line store, corner of Lynn Valley Rd & Dempsey Rd | Fisherman's / Homestead Loop | Register online |
| Sep 27 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook parking lot, 600 West Queens Rd | Capilano Hatchery | Register online |
| Oct 4 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 West Queens Rd | Bowser Trail | Register online |
| Oct 11 | No Hike - Civic Holiday | |||
| Oct 18 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 West Queens Rd | Park Royal Loop | Register online |
| Oct 25 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook parking lot, 600 West Queens Rd | Lonsdale Quay via Lower Mosquito Creek | Register online |
| Nov 1 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook parking lot, 600 West Queens Rd | Grand Boulevard area | Register online |
| Nov 8 | 6:45pm | Panorama Park. Park behind the Deep Cove Theatre | Deep Cove trails | Register online |
| Nov 15 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook parking lot, 600 West Queens Rd | Braemar / Dempsey loop | Register online |
| Nov 22 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 West Queens Rd | Upper Mosquito Creek & Powerline | Register online |
| Nov 29 | 6:45pm | Corner of West 12th St & Lonsdale Ave (SW corner by the Salvation Army) | Park & Tilford via Spirit Trail | Register online |
| Dec 6 | 6:45pm | Ambleside Park, at the entrance by the metal sculpture. 13th St & Argyle | Ambleside Village | Register online |
| Dec 13 | 6:45pm | Old Delbrook parking lot, 600 West Queens Rd | Green Necklace or Christmas lights | Register online |
| Dec 20 & 27 | No Hike. Happy Holidays! | |||
* 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8 | 9:30am | Parkgate Community Centre, NE corner of the parking lot | Mt Seymour area | Register online |
| Sep 15 | 9:30am | Inter River Park, by the washrooms | Richard Juryn Variety | Register online |
| Sep 22 | 9:30am | Hollyburn cross country area, by the kiosk | Blue Gentian Lake | Register online |
| Sep 29 | 9:30am | Fromme parking lot at the top of Mountain Hwy | Cedar Trail | Register online |
| Oct 6 | 9:30am | Parkgate Community Centre | Bridal Path to Hyannis | Register online |
| Oct 13 | 9:30am | In front of Cypress day lodge, upper Cypress parking lot | Bowen Lookout & Howe Sound Crest Trail | Register online |
| Oct 20 | 9:30am | St. Marys Ave & Wooddale Rd | St. George's & Baden Powell Trails | Register online |
| Oct 27 | 9:30am | End of the Line store, corner of Lynn Valley Rd & Dempsey Rd | Forest Trails Variety | Register online |
| Nov 3 | 9:30am |
Cleveland Dam parking lot |
Cleveland Dam | Register online |
| Nov 10 | 9:30am | Meet in the parking lot. Take Exit #4 on Hwy. 1 and turn right onto Woodgreen Dr, take third right onto Woodgreen Pl. Park in upper gravel lot. | Cypress Falls | Register online |
| Nov 17 | 9:30am | Ambleside Park, at the entrance by the metal sculpture. 13th St & Argyle | Village Walk | Register online |
| Nov 24 | 9:30am | Lighthouse Park parking lot at the map kiosk near the entrance, West Vancouver |
Lighthouse Park |
Register online |
| Dec 1 | 9:30am | Meet at Caulfield Mall, near the north entrance. Take exit 4 off Hwy 1, West Van | Sahalee Trails | Register online |
| Dec 8 | 9:30am | Ambleside Park, at the entrance by the metal sculpture. 13th St & Argyle | Seawall Walk Variety | Register online |
| Dec 15 | 9:30am | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 West Queens Rd | Upper Mosquito Trails | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | 9:15am | Inter River Park, by the washrooms | Richard Jryn/Old Lillooet Loop | Register online |
| Sep 17 | 9:15am | Meet in the parking lot. Take Exit #4 on Hwy. 1 and turn right onto Woodgreen Dr, take third right onto Woodgreen Pl. Park in upper gravel lot. | Cypress Falls - Intermediate with some steep sections | Register online |
| Sep 24 | 9:15am | Hyannis Dr at the BP trailhead | Hyannis/Ridgerunner/Fisherman's/BP loop - Moderate | Register online |
| Oct 1 | 9:15am | Intersection of Eyremount & Millstream | Brother's Creek - Intermediate | Register online |
| Oct 8 | 9:15am | St. Marys Ave & Wooddale Rd | Lower Mosquito Creek Falls (aka St George's) - Moderate with some rooty sections | Register online |
| Oct 15 | 9:15am |
Meet at the trailhead on Westport Road |
Whyte Lake - Moderate |
Register online |
| Oct 22 | 9:15am | Cypress, top parking lot | Bowen Lookout - Intermediate with long, steep sections | Register online |
| Oct 29 | 9:15am | End of the Line store, corner of Lynn Valley Rd & Dempsey Rd | Lynn Canyon - Moderate with several stairs | Register online |
| Nov 5 | 9:15am | Meet at Caulfield Mall, near the north entrance. Take exit 4 off Hwy 1, West Van | Sahalee Trails - Intermediate with some rocky sections | Register online |
| Nov 12 | 9:15am | End of the Line store, corner of Lynn Valley Rd & Dempsey Rd | Fisherman's / Homestead Loop - Moderate with a long uphill section | Register online |
| Nov 19 | 9:15am | Glenagles Community Centre, West Vancouver | Eagleridge Bluffs - Intermediate with some steep sections | Register online |
| Nov 26 | 9:15am | Lynn Canyon Cafe | Two Canyon Loop - Intermediate with some steep sections | Register online |
| Dec 3 | 9:15am | Cleveland Dam, by the washrooms | Cleveland Dam - Moderate | Register online |
| Dec 10 | 9:15am | Delbrook Community Recreation Centre, 851 West Queens Rd | Mosquito Creeek - Easy/Moderate | Register online |
| Dec 17 | 9:15am | Lighthouse Park parking lot | Lighthouse Park - Moderate | Register online |