Easy Hiking Around Vancouver

Unfortunately there is no public transit to this hike in the summertime. It started as a ski hill, but now it has year-round tourist stuff like restaurants, viewpoints, live shows, and rescued grizzly bears.

The Thunderbird Ridge trail heads out onto a ridge top with great views of the surrounding mountains. This is the only hike on this list that puts you up top in the mountains, over m ft above the city. But thanks to the gondola it was much easier to get up here!

Best hikes around Vancouver and Vancouver Island

This is a rugged backcountry trail so expect lots of rocks, roots and awkward footing. Make time in your vacation for one of these beautiful and easy hikes in Vancouver for beginners and tourists. Hit me up in the comments. Try a coastal hike. Check out Kennedy Falls and the Big Cedar. Hiker, adventure traveller, Leave No Trace trainer and connoisseur of alpine meadows.

My home is in Vancouver but my heart is in the mountains. I so badly need to get out to BC and take my hikers! You say the flies are horrendous, is that just in June? My friends hiked dog mountain about a month ago and said it was made awful by all the flies! Is that only a certain time of year?? It really put me off.

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Typically the flies at Seymour are really bad in June and early July. This year is a really weird year since the snow took so long to melt. That means that the flies are a good weeks behind schedule this year — which means they were still around in late August! In a typical year the bugs will have really died down by mid July.

I am already in love with the suspension bridge walk. It looks so beautiful and exciting. This is such a helpful post! I love this article!

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While my friends and I were there, we spent an entire day just walking around Stanley Park. Also I thought the Capilano Suspension Bridge was awesome although I was very grateful for the student discount , but now I really want to see the Lynn Suspension Bridge lol. So excited for my next trip to Canada! I have totally missed Mystery lake! I guess that would also be a fantastic place to stop on the way back from wandering up Mount Seymour.

Thanks for sharing these greta tips. Ahhh these look like such great hike options! You Might Also Like. Giant trees and gnarled trees spill over the road making it seem like you are driving through a green tunnel. The Museum of Anthropology is great to see as well. Even if you don't pay to see the museum on the inside, the grounds outside have some impressive First Nations works. They are located on the ocean side of the Museum at the edge of a cliff above the ocean and beaches far below.

Mystery Lake is an easy, well marked trail that leads to a cute mountain lake, excellent for swimming. It is just 1. Click on the map to the right to go to the beautiful, full size, printable map from the BC Parks site for Mount Seymour Provincial Park. Though bringing a map is not necessary as the signs in the park are well laid out, a map with you might be useful if planning multiple hikes. The trailhead is easy to find once you have reached the main parking lot to Mount Seymour Resort. To get to the main parking lot simply drive until you come to the end of the road and the end of the final parking lot you will see ski lifts.

Rice Lake is a relaxing walk around a cute lake in Lynn Valley. It is a family friendly hike although dogs are not welcome. There is also the more convenient parking lot at the Rice Lake trailhead at the end of Lillooet Road. There are several picnic areas and viewing areas with seats around the lake as there is quite a variety of wildlife in the area as well as some impressive Douglas Firs and Western Red Cedars.

Burnaby Lake has a series of trails that add up to 9k if done in a circular route around the lake. There are in fact 19k of trails in the park. The various trails include the 2. The beautiful Cypress Falls trail has two nice waterfalls to see as well as an impressive forest of old growth Cedars and Douglas Firs. From the trailhead to the lower falls is easy to follow. There are quite a few smaller trails that join the main trail leading to various connecting routes to the main trail.

Always stay on the main trail to avoid getting lost. When you reach the lower falls the main trail splits in two. You can either back up and continue again on the main trail heading up the west side of the creek and leading to the upper Cypress Falls. Deer Lake is a relaxing 5 kilometre walk around a cute urban lake just 30 minutes from Vancouver. The route around the lake is good any time of year and is very popular with dog walkers in and around Burnaby. Trails in the park lead to a kids playground, washrooms, a boat launch and picnic tables.

In the summer months Deer Lake Boat Rentals offers canoe, kayak and pedal boat rentals. Gas or electric motors are not allowed. Vancouver has a great variety of easy hiking trails. These are some of the best and most convenient from downtown Vancouver. Pacific Spirit Park and Stanley Park have great beaches as well as forest and ocean view trails. Why should you go to Lighthous e Park? Why should you hike the Deep Cove Lookout trail?

Why should you go to Stanley Park? Why should you hike Burnaby Mountain? There are trailheads throughout. Weave through dense forest, cross creeks on wooden bridges and plop out on top of a smooth rock surface for gorgeous views of Deep Cove and the Indian Arm. Although there are some steep and rocky sections, this trek can be completed by nearly every level of hiker.

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Stop in at Honey's Doughnuts for a mouth-watering trail treat to enjoy with those views. How do I get to the Quarry Rock trailhead? The trailhead is along Panorama Drive in Deep Cove. It's actually part of the Baden Powell Trail. Parking can be tricky on weekends. These iconic twin peaks overlooking Vancouver are lovingly known as East and West Lion, and are probably on the bucket list of every North Shore hiker.

Hikers without climbing skills need not reach the summit to enjoy hiking the Lions. Despite being a popular trail, be sure to wear or pack layers, plan for changing weather, and bring food and water. How do I get to The Lions trailhead? Go early as the designated lot fills quickly. If the lot is full, turn around and backtrack to the elementary school. This area is patrolled and towed vehicles will be taken to North Vancouver!

Kevin Teague Flickr cc by 2. This area is maintained by BC Hydro. How do I get to the Diez Vistas trailhead? Cross streams, bypass boulders and ditch the crowds on this long, difficult trail. Be sure to check recent conditions before attempting this hike. How do I get to the Lynn Lake trailhead? Follow the directions on the sign at the Lynn Headwaters Regional Park parking lot.

1. Quarry Rock Hike

Bill Stilwell Flickr cc by sa 2. Challenging Climb through evergreen trees, stopping at several viewpoints to catch your breath. Only a minute drive from Vancouver, this trail is quieter than nearby, more popular treks, but yields similarly stunning views on clear days. How do I get to the Lynn Peak trailhead? Easy Large cedar and hemlock trees, switchback trails and old logging equipment line the Lynn Loop trail. Hikers will cross Lynn Creek to complete this short, dog-friendly loop.

How do I get to the Lynn Loop trailhead? This trail begins at Lynn Headwaters parking lot. Moderate If you like to chase waterfalls, this hike is for you. Branching off the lush Lynn Loop trail, this trail can often be wet and muddy, making it dangerous for unprepared hikers. How do I get to the Norvan Falls trailhead? Challenging One of the most classic Vancouver-area trails, the Grouse Grind is really just a staircase up a mountain.

Over 2, steps lead to a panoramic view of the city, where you can visit a grizzly bear refuge and treat yourself to a Beavertail you deserve it! How do I get to the Grouse Grind trailhead? From the parking lot at the base of Grouse Mountain, east of the gondola. Skip the grunt and take the gondola to the top; you'll need the energy to hike Crown Mountain.