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Trail Name
Grouse Grind
Trail Short Description
Classic hike to top of Grouse
Detailed Description
Hike up to top of Skyride. A classic.
If you are really in shape it takes less than an hour.
Most people take the Skyride down or you can hike down the BCMC trail.
Closest town or city
North Vancouver
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
2 km
Elevation gain/loss (m)
800/0
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Parking in lower lot on right is less expensive.
Park name (if applicable)
Grouse Mountain Regional Park
Land Manager
Regional Park
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Metro Vancouver Parks
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 2 – 1.25-1.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
10000?
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
18 February, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Stawamus Chief to first peak
Trail Short Description
Classic hike above Squamish
Detailed Description
About an hour up if you are fast to get fantastic views of Howe Sound and Garibaldi Park if the weather is clear. The trail starts off on a service road below the Chief through the walk-in campground. The actual trail starts on some steeper rock and then wooden stairs beside a creek. After the stairs, the trail isn’t quite as steep but still has rock and wooden stairs in many places. About half way up just past the Sea to Sky fork, there is a good viewpoint on the right side on a big rock that provides a fantastic place for a rest-stop. Make sure you carry a litre of water since there is no drinkable water along the trail. There is a tap near the parking lot.
Past the viewpoint, take the fork to the summit you want to go to the fist peak is the shortest and provides great views of Howe Sound to the south. There is one short ladder and some easy rock scrambling to get to the actual peak. Don’t get too close to the edge of the cliff. Not a good place for small kids.
Closest town or city
Squamish
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
4 km
Elevation gain/loss (m)
550/550
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Park in upper parking lot near campground. You may need a day pass from BC Parks check their website.
Park name (if applicable)
Stawamus Chief Provincial Park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
2000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
18 February, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Howe Sound Crest Trail to St. Marks
Trail Short Description
One of the most popular trails in Cypress Provincial Park on nice days.
Detailed Description
One of the most popular trails in Cypress Provincial Park on nice days. The view from the top of St. Mark’s is fantastic overlooking Howe Sound and Bowen Island. A sheer cliff beside the viewpoints adds an extra attraction.
The trail starts from the Cypress Resorts ski area base. There are two routes from there to the Howe Sound Crest trail: Walk past the newer (2010) lodge and across the gravel ski run to a BC Parks information board. There are multiple trails that branch off from here. The most direct route heads to the right towards Strachan Peak. I prefer starting on the Yew Lake trail that wraps around to the western branch of the Howe Sound Crest trail that goes beyond the Bowen Island Lookout and joins with the more direct eastern branch. Both routes have a bit of elevation gain and go through nice forests for part of the way and then through some logging that was done in the 70s. The newer western branch has fewer tree roots as tripping hazards. After the two trail branches join together the trail is fairly flat for about a km and then climbs up to the top of a ridge. The trail quality then degrades just as you start descending a bit. After about 200 m, there is about 300 m of mud and tree roots for much of the year. BC Parks hopes to fix that in 2022. In 2021, BC Parks built about 75 stairs through an eroded section for.about 200m. Above that there are a few more muddy and rooty sections for about a km to St.Marks summit. A couple of new boardwalks installed in 2021 have helped with the muddy sections.
At the summit area, on a sunny day make sure you head up to the left to one of the viewpoints. Be careful here – there are shear cliffs with no safety ropes or markers. At least one dog has fallen off the cliff. Use a dog leash.
Closest town or city
West Vancouver
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
10.5
Elevation gain/loss (m)
600/600
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Cypress Bowl Road to downhill ski area.
Park name (if applicable)
Cypress Provincial Park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
6000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
19 February, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Hollyburn Mountain from powerline
Trail Short Description
Hike to the peak in about 2 hours.
Detailed Description
This trail starts from just before the cross-country ski area at the BC Parks kiosk on Hollyburn Ridge. The trail goes up the cross-country ski run just south of the powerline to the high point of the ridge beside a winter warming hut. From there, head almost due north and follow the trail beside the small lake up the ridge to the peak. Hollyburn is one of the best hikes on the North Shore since you get to a peak with a 360 degree view.
In the winter, you have to follow the Hikers Access Trail that goes just north of the powerline and stays out of the cross-country ski area that is managed by Cypress Resorts.
Closest town or city
West Vancouver
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
8.5
Elevation gain/loss (m)
400/400
Trail status
Closed for winter
Access details
Drive up Cypress Bowl Road to about the 11 km mark, just past the powerlines to a right fork. Turn right (the right lane must turn right) toward the parking area for the hiking trail. If you get to a few small buildings, that is the start of the cross-country ski area, you can turn around and park just north of the powerline on the south side of the road or you can also park in the cross-country ski area in the summer but not the closest parking.
Park name (if applicable)
Cypress Provincial Park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
1000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
25 February, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Stawamus Chief Third Peak
Trail Short Description
Starts near the Mystery Peak chairlift and goes to the top of Mount Seymour
Detailed Description
Start on the regular trail to First, Second and Third peaks. After the junction to First Peak, there is a junction that takes you to either Second or Third peaks. Take the right fork for the direct route to Third Peak or you can go over the top of Second Peak first. The direct trail to Third Peak, slowly gains elevation and then gets to a gully where there is another fork or junction. The left fork goes up the gully between Second and Third peaks. It isn’t that well marked and the trail is a bit rough. Lots of rocks to climb up and over and sometimes a few downed trees. The gully can be wet after a. big rainstorm. But you can’t really get lost until you get to the top of the gully. The marking could be a bit better there. We are working with BC Parks to improve that and the trail.
Closest town or city
Squamish
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
8.2
Elevation gain/loss (m)
650/650
Trail status
Needs Work
Access details
The entrance to Stawamus Chief Park is well marked about a km past the light for Shannon Falls Park, just before you get to Squamish.
Park name (if applicable)
Mount Seymour Provincial Park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
2000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
7 March, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Mount Seymour Main
Trail Short Description
Starts near the Mystery Peak chairlift and goes to the top of Mount Seymour
Detailed Description
Starts near the Mystery Peak chairlift and goes to the top of Mount Seymour. This trail is the obvious trail on the left that usually has a sign. The trail has a eroded a lot since it was built so watch your step especially going down. After about 2 km the trail gets to a newer section and the left fork is closed since BC Parks hasn’t finished the new route to bypass the ski run. When you get to the ski run you have to head up the road for about 200 m to the left fork that goes to Brockton Lookout and the peaks. You don’t have to go all the way to the third peak, the view from Brockton Lookout (about 1 hour up) is really great. From Brockton, you have to head down a bit and follow the trail on the east side of the ridge. The trail then forks left and heads steeply up a gully between First (Pump) Peak and Tim Jones Peak (second). The trail to the actual third peak is more of a scramble but not hard in the summer. Coming down from near the top of the Mystery Peak it is easier to take the road on the ski run if it is open since the lower trail is so eroded.
Closest town or city
North Vancouver
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
8.2
Elevation gain/loss (m)
575/575
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Drive the highway up to the Mount Seymour Resorts parking lot. Park as close as you can to the north end. There are a few trails that start near the bottom of the Mystery Peak chairlift.
Park name (if applicable)
Mount Seymour Provincial Park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
2000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
7 March, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Slesse Memorial Trail
Trail Short Description
Trail leads to a plaque commemorating TCA flight 810 plane crash
Detailed Description
On December 9, 1956 Trans Canada Airlines flight 810 crashed into Slesse Mountain killing all 62 people on board. The Slesse Memorial Trail first leads to a memorial plaque commemorating those who lost their lives, and from there to a cairn holding one of the planes propellors. Besides hikers, the trail is used by climbers who want to access the mountain beyond the end of the trail.
Closest town or city
Chilliwack
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
14
Elevation gain/loss (m)
1000
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Access is via the Nesakwatch Forest Service Road (FSR). The road to the trailhead is approx. 6 kms long. It is in a poor state and can only be driven by a high clearance 4×4 vehicle. A new trailhead and section of trail was recently built to avoid having to drive the last section of the road which is badly washed out.
They stopped work end of June. The first two major/impassable washouts are fixed. The first 4 KM of the FSR is in good shape and any truck and most all wheel drive SUVs will have no issues driving the first 4 km. The road from 4 to 5 km is in good shape but is overgrown. I expect most vehicles will park here and walk the last 1.5 km to the Slesse trailhead. At the 5 km mark is a small washout that no one is driving across. You have to walk the last 500 m to the trailhead. Valley Outdoor Association and the Chilliwack Outdoor Club have plans to clear the road of overgrowth and possibly working on the small washout.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Section 56 designation – 2012
Trail adopted by club or individual
Valley Outdoor Association and Chilliwack Outdoor Club
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 2 – 1.25-1.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
8 March, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Mystery Lake
Trail Short Description
2 km trail to Mystery Lake in Mount Seymour Park
Detailed Description
This trail starts just past the bottom of the Mystery Peak chairlift – there is a gravel road that forks right from the main road that heads up the ski run. Head along that right fork for about 20 m until a narrower trail forks to the left. The trail narrows, drops about 5 m to cross a creek and then heads uphill but this trail is not as steep as many other trails near Vancouver. There are not too many stairs although a few more are needed to stop erosion. Mystery Lake is a good location for a swim on a hot day in late July or August. You can do a loop trip and hike down the ski run sometimes when Mount Seymour Resorts doesn’t have the ski runs closed for grass planting.
Closest town or city
North Vancouver
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Easy
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
4 km
Elevation gain/loss (m)
130/130
Trail status
Closed for winter
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Trail starts from near Mystery Peak chairlift just north of Mount Seymour parking lot.
Park name (if applicable)
Mount Seymour Provincial Park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
2000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
8 March, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Elfin Lakes
Trail Short Description
Hiking and biking (in summer) to Elfin Lakes
Detailed Description
This is a very popular trail to Elfin Lakes which offers great views of Mount Garibaldi (Nch’ḵay̓) and pretty heather meadows. In the winter, this area is popular for backcountry skiing and snowshoeing. Most of the trail is actually on an old road that accessed a private cabin built in the early 1950s. That cabin has been removed but BC Parks have built a shelter for public use and there is also a campground near Elfin Lakes. Because most of the trail is a road this is the only trail open to mountain bikes in Garibaldi Park.
Closest town or city
Squamish
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
22 km
Elevation gain/loss (m)
600/600 m
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
The access road to the the Elfin Lakes trailhead is a bit rough. From Highway 99 in Squamish, you turn east onto Mamquam Road, head east for about 500 m. Turn left onto Highlands Way S, then east onto the Boulevard that heads to University Blvd to Quest University. Turn right onto Village Drive and then left back onto Mamquam Road. Mamqaum Rd changes to gravel after about 300 m. Don’t drive too fast since some sections are narrow with steep cliffs on the south side. About 7 km up Mamquam Rd, there is a small community of cabins, Take the left fork here to Garibaldi Park Road. The last section to the parking lot is quite steep. In the summer, most two wheel drive cars can make it to the upper parking lot. In winter there is a small parking lot just before the steep section where you have to put on chains or park.
Park name (if applicable)
Garibaldi Provincial Park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
No
Trail type or width
Type 2 – 1.25-1.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
2000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Mountain bikes
Date
15 March, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
BCMC
Trail Short Description
The BCMC heads up Grouse Mountain on a less steep route than the Grind
Detailed Description
The BCMC trail (Metro Vancouver calls it a route) is a not so steep alternative to the Grouse Grind. It is named after the BC Mountaineering Club which used to have a cabin close to the trail. It starts from the same gate as the Grind but you can reach it by following the Grind (left fork) for the first 200 m and then heading across a dry creek-bed or by starting on the Baden-Powell Trail by taking the right fork and heading east for 200 m to just past the dry creek-bed to the marked start of the trail. The trail is marked approximately every 40 m with a number. Marker 50 is at the top. The trail is a mixture of rock or timber stairs and eroded sections. It switchbacks through the second growth forest that was logged about 100 years ago. There are a few nice older trees but no real viewpoints until you get back to the top at Grouse Mountain Resort. Most people take the Grouse Skyride down but you are allowed to hike down the BCMC. Also the BCMC trail is usually open in the winter since the terrain isn’t as steep as the Grind. Currently the BCMC is technically closed due to a washout close to the bottom but most trail users are ignoring the signs. Travel not recommended during a heavy rainstorm or when the snow on trees is melting. Be careful hiking down in the summer since there are many exposed roots that are easy to trip on.
Closest town or city
North Vancouver
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
4 km
Elevation gain/loss (m)
800/800
Trail status
Needs Work
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Starts close to Grouse Mountain Resort parking lot on east side near gate for Grouse Grind.
Park name (if applicable)
Grouse Mountain Regional Park
Land Manager
Regional Park
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Jay MacArthur
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
2000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
17 March, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Lost Mountain
Trail Short Description
Fairly steep hike to the summit of Lost Mountain near Kootenay Pass
Detailed Description
Trail sign and good parking at the avalanche gate about 9 km west of Kootenay Pass. Trail begins steeply on the far side of the highway. (take care crossing!) then it levels off along a bench parallel with the highway before ascending steeply up a ridge line to a viewpoint half way up. The ridge line turns west, then northwest to gain treeline. If the weather is clear, the route to the summit is obvious. There are markers nearly all the way. Watch out for the left hand turn on the way down from the summit ridge, to gain the ridge you came up on. There are some markers, but may not be obvious. Trail is useable from late may/early June through late october.
Description with more pictures
Closest town or city
Salmo
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
12 km
Elevation gain/loss (m)
1100/1100 m
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Head south then east on Highway 3 from Salmo toward Kootenay Pass, Stop just past the avalanche gate about 9 km from the summit. Find ample parking and trail sign on the south side.
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Kootenay Mountaineering Club
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
50-100
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
26 March, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Mount Kelly
Trail Short Description
Trail in Manning Park that starts near Allison Pass
Detailed Description
Trailhead is across the road from the works yard near Allison Pass in Manning Park. The trail follows an access road to an old communication tower that doesn’t appear to be operational. The road ends at this point and the trail then continues to the top of Mt Kelly. One can then turn left, follow the ridge to the end, then drop down off the ridge and follow the ridges to the northwest.
Closest town or city
Hope
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
7.4 (plus)
Elevation gain/loss (m)
570
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Park on the highway outside the gate in front of the works yard just east of Allison pass.
Park name (if applicable)
Manning Park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
No
Trail type or width
Type 2 – 1.25-1.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
27 March, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Baden-Powell Centennial Trail
Trail Short Description
A trail that traverses the North Shore mountains in North & West Vancouver
Detailed Description
A scenic hiking trail that runs from Deep Cove in North Vancouver to Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. A legacy trail built in 1971 by Boy Scouts and Girl Guides to celebrate the Centennial year of British Columbia’s entry into Confederation in 1871.
This trail will be broken down into sections or segments since most hikers don’t hike the whole trail in a. day.
Closest town or city
North Vancouver / West Vancouver
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
approx. 44 km one way
Elevation gain/loss (m)
Trail status
Needs Work
Access details
Multiple access points in North and West Vancouver
See the section for more detailed access points.
Park name (if applicable)
Cypress Provincial Park / Mount Seymour Provincial Park
Land Manager
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
27 March, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Garibaldi Lake Trail
Trail Short Description
An 18.2 km out and back trail to picturesque Garibaldi Lake
Detailed Description
Follow 5.5 km of uphill switchbacks through the woods. The switchbacks end at the intersection between the Garibaldi Lake Trail and the trail to Taylor Meadows. There is a map of the park as well as an outhouse at this intersection. Stay to the right to head to Garibaldi lake. Check out the Barrier view point, marked on the right just after the junction. Pass Barrier Lake, and then continue to follow the trail around Lesser Garibaldi lake. From here the trail is still uphill over all, but is rolling and flowy until you reach Garibaldi Lake. Just before reaching the lake, there is another trail to Taylor Meadows on the left. Descend to the lake. Be sure to follow the shoreline around the point around to the right a short way to see the entire view. There is a shelter and an outhouse, as well as a backcountry campground. In winter, the lake is usually frozen and can sometimes be travelled across safely. Permits are required for hiking and camping in the summer. Day use permits are free and can be obtained at bcparks.ca.
The trail is very popular for hiking in the summer, and is well used for skiing and snowshoeing in the winter. In some conditions, this trail can be hiked in the winter with only microspikes.
Closest town or city
Squamish
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
18.2
Elevation gain/loss (m)
1000/1000
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
The Garibaldi Lake/Black Tusk trailhead is off the Sea to Sky highway, 30 min north of Squamish and about 20 km south of Whistler. The turnoff is marked by two blue BC Parks signs at 2 km and 200 m before the turn-off. The road to the parking lot is usually plowed in the winter, but this can be somewhat unreliable. The parking lot can fill up on busy weekends with good weather. Day use permits are required for use in the summer. Backcountry camping reservations are required and typically fill up quickly.
Park name (if applicable)
Garibaldi Provincial Park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Friends of Garibaldi Park
Trail work required
A bit probably
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
10,000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
28 March, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Vancouver Island Trail
Trail Short Description
An 800 km trail connecting Victoria in the south to Cape Scott
Detailed Description
The Vancouver Island Trail on completion will be one of the longest trails in British Columbia at nearly 800 kilometers. A continuous trail that passes through the traditional territories of many Indigenous Peoples from the Songhees in the south to the Tlatlasikwala in the north. Along the way it showcases a great diversity of island landscapes and scenery.
See the VI-trail website for more details. Each completed section will be added to the BC Trail Tracker so you can report on trail issues.
Description with more pictures
Closest town or city
Victoria
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
Elevation gain/loss (m)
Trail status
Partially Built
Access details
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
multiple
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Vancouver Island Trail Association
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
Motorized?
Other users if multi-use
Date
7 April, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Mount Harvey
Trail Short Description
Mount Harvey is a difficult hike above Lions Bay
Detailed Description
The trail follows an old logging road above Lions Bay for the first 3 km. The logging road has a few steep switchbacks and the gravel is loose in places. Eventually the logging road levels off but just after that the trail cuts off to the left (poorly marked junction) to a steep trail the follows the ridge to the top of Harvey. A bit of minor rock scrambling at top to get to the actual peak. Hiking poles are really recommended for this trail since there are a lot of slippery wet tree roots. In the winter, the route is only safe for mountaineers with ice axe and avalanche experience.
Closest town or city
Lions Bay
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
11
Elevation gain/loss (m)
1400/1400m
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Lions Bay now has pay parking in most places. There are only about 12 parking spaces at the top of Sunset where it is now expensive to park. Check the Lions Bay website for parking details. The best place to park on weekends and the summer is at the Elementary School but the lot is full fairly early on weekend mornings since there are a few hikes that start in Lions Bay.
Park name (if applicable)
NORTH VANCOUVER
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
No
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
400?
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
12 April, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Baden-Powell to Quarry Rock from Deep Cove
Trail Short Description
Short very popular hike that we hope will re-open soon
Detailed Description
Some steep stairs from Panorama Drive in Deep Cove take you to a fairly level section through an urban forrest with lots of big trees. The District of North Vancouver has done a fantastic job of building stairs, boardwalks and bridges to provide safe access on this trail. Quarry Rock has great views of Indian Arm on better days. Unfortunately, the trail is currently closed because one bridge was damaged by a falling tree in 2021.
Closest town or city
North Vancouver
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
4.2 km
Elevation gain/loss (m)
250/250m
Trail status
Closed for winter
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Park in Deep Cove area in a spot that allows for at least three hour parking or take the bus or ride your bike. From the foot of Gallant Avenue, walk through Panorama (waterfront) park to Panorama Drive and take the short side street to the left just after the park ends. There are lots of signs here. And a locked gate currently.
Park name (if applicable)
Cove Forest District Park
Land Manager
multiple
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
District of North Vancouver
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 2 – 1.25-1.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
5000
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
12 April, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Viking Ridge
Trail Short Description
Viking Ridge – 85 km SW of Prince George
Detailed Description
The trail is located about 85 km southeast of Prince George, by Highway 16 in Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Prov. Park. The trail, located and cleared in 1981, goes up the northwest slope of Viking Ridge to Caribou meadows at 1456 m, a small lake at 1642 m, and the summit at 1886 m. Open ridges lead beyond the summit giving excellent views of the Rocky Mountain Trench and mountains in all directions. The trail is slightly easier then the Sugarbowl Trail. This area and Sugarbowl are good areas to see caribou and other wildlife, but meadows with abundant flowers are scarce. A rough trail connects to the Sugarbowl trail.
Description with more pictures
Closest town or city
Prince George
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Difficult
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
14
Elevation gain/loss (m)
1100
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Park name (if applicable)
Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
Yes
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
21 April, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Raven Lake
Trail Short Description
Raven Lake is about 105 km SW of Prince George
Detailed Description
Located about 105 km southeast of Prince George, via Highway 16 and Hungary Creek Forest Road. This attractive area in the Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Prov. Park; developed over a number of years, is popular with both cross-country skiers and hikers. Includes Raven Lake, Grizzly Den and Tumuch Trail systems and three cabins.
Description with more pictures
Closest town or city
Prince George
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
12-15 km
Elevation gain/loss (m)
540
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
Located about 105 km southeast of Prince George, via Highway 16 and Hungry Creek Forest Road. The Hungry Creek FSR starts just east of the eastern park boundary. It is about 13 km along the FSR to the trailhead. See the AllTrails map linked above.
Park name (if applicable)
Sugarbowl-Grizzly Den Provincial Park
Land Manager
BC Parks
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
Trail work required
No
Trail type or width
Type 3 – 0.75 -1m
Trail usage (users/month)
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
21 April, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
Trail Name
Marriott Basin
Trail Short Description
Trail to beautiful alpine lakes and meadows. ACC Whistler Section has hut.
Detailed Description
This trail leads to beautiful alpine lakes and meadows. The Alpine Club Whistler Section has the Wendy Thompson hut at a good camping location. Most people do this as an overnight trip because of the long drive. There is room for 3-4 tents just north of the hut, but not much room for camping. No fires are permitted at alpine campgrounds.
Description with more pictures
Closest town or city
Pemberton
Trail Rating – Easy is <5 km and <100 m elevation, Medium is 5-15 km and <500 m elevation, Difficult is > 15 km and > 500 m
Medium
Trail Distance (round trip in km)
12 km to hut and back
Elevation gain/loss (m)
500/500m
Trail status
Good condition
Link to AllTrails, GaiaGPS or other mapping application
Access details
The parking area is just north of the snowshed on the west side of Highway 99 (Duffy Lake Road) about three kilometres north of the the Joffre Lake trailhead. In the summer you can drive up the logging road a ways until the actual trail starts. Please don’t block the road. For winter access see the ACC website: Wendy Thompson hut access
Park name (if applicable)
Land Manager
Recreation Sites and Trails BC
Section 56/57 if RSTBC
Trail adopted by club or individual
ACC Whistler Section
Trail work required
No
Trail type or width
Type 4 – 0.5m
Trail usage (users/month)
Motorized?
Non-Motorized
Other users if multi-use
Date
15 May, 2022
Link to add trail condition report
Under construction…
Link to add trail comment
Under construction.
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