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I am a web designer, photographer, blogger. When I am not hiding in the house behind my desk I am out exploring the world. My goal this year was to get out and explore more... so far so good.
Hike Mount Cheam
Fraser Valley E, British Columbia
5.0
Even at the parking lot, there is a stunning view of Lady Peak and Mount Cheam. Walk towards the big pile of logs and towards the old logging road. You will also see an outhouse – this will be your one and only time to use a toilet, so go now. The road continues for about 15 min. before reaching the first leg of the hike.The trail descends about 50 m (164 ft) down, passing through a stunning gr...
Hike Up Brothers Creek Loop
West Vancouver, British Columbia
4.3 mi
/ 1312.3 ft gain
The directions to get to this location are a bit scattered as you need to weave through the upper streets of the British Properties.
Driving Instructions If you are coming along Highway #1, take the Taylor Way exit and turn right (coming from the east) or left (coming from the west) onto Taylor Way and drive uphill until you reach a series of roundabouts. Turn left onto Southborough Drive and ...
Hiking Upper Gold Creek Falls
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
4.5
Once you arrive in Golden Ears Park, follow the road to the end and look for signs to the Gold Creek Day Area. The road will turn to gravel, and after you cross a small, one-line bridge, you will reach the parking lot.After you have parked, head north past the yellow gate, marked East Canyon Trail. You will follow an old logging road that winds through second generation growth, lush moss, ferns...
Hike the East-West Canyon Loop
Maple Ridge, British Columbia
8.1 mi
/ 1640.4 ft gain
Park your car in the Gold Creek Parking lot ( at the end of the dirt road), and look for a yellow gate at the far end of the parking lot. This will be the East Canyon trail.The first part of the trail winds through the forest and you emerge on an old logging road. Follow this road along with the river on your left-hand side. There is the option to stop at the upper falls if you want ( info in m...
Hike to Lindeman & Greendrop Lakes
Fraser Valley E, British Columbia
4.4
6.89 mi
/ 1240 ft gain
You start the trail in a newly created parking lot (outhouses as well). Follow along the trail, and within a short distance from the parking lot you will come to a fork. Take the left trail (right goes to Flora Lake). This part of the trail is fairly flat with some nice scenery. You will follow the trail over a log bridge and then the ascent begins.
The trail can be very steep at times, with l...
Hike to Woodland Falls
Coquitlam, British Columbia
4.5
Important: if you are planning on bringing a dog, and they are skittish around loud noises make sure to keep them leashed. This trail is beside the gun club and can spook dogs. You stop hearing the guns once you reach the powerline roadTo reach the trailhead, follow Harper Road until you reach the Port Coquitlam Gun Club, then park along the side of the road. Walk past the yellow gate and take ...
Hike to Sawblade Falls
Coquitlam, British Columbia
3.9
To reach the trailhead, follow Harper Road until you reach the Port Coquitlam Gun Club, then park along the side of the road. Walk past the yellow gate and take the first trail to your left. About 10 minutes down the trail, you will reach a gravel logging road. Take an immediate left down the path, Woodland Walk Trail.Continue into the forest until you reach a clearing where new power lines are...
Hike Dog Mountain, BC
North Vancouver, British Columbia
4.2
3.1 mi
/ 150 ft gain
The trail begins in the furthest northwest corner of the parking lot, by a big trail map. The start of the trail is gradual and meanders through the forest. The trail then begins to become more technical and requires scrambling over rocks and up areas with roots. Although this hike has minimal gain, you must watch your footing while on the trail.After walking around 1 km, you will arrive at Fri...
Hike to Norvan Falls
North Vancouver, British Columbia
4.3
8.7 mi
The trail starts in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park.
This is a fantastic day hike that give you just enough of a challenge but isn't too long. It's about 14km to the norvan waterfalls and back ( 7km each way) and it totally work the walk. There is very minimal gain on this hike.
The first bit of the trail is along the lower Lynn Loop which is a wide gravel road. Make sure to look for the old reli...
Hike to Jug Island
Belcarra, British Columbia
3.4 mi
/ 328 ft gain
Park your car at the Belcarra Regional Parking Lot and head into the forest. There will be a trail marker beside the playground. Walk about 5 mins along this trail and cross the road. There will be two trails - take the one on the left and follow this trail uphill.
The trail is very well marked as it makes it way uphill and through the forest. The beginning of the hike is a bit steep by easily ...
Snowshoe Hollyburn Mountain
West Vancouver, British Columbia
5.0
6.5 mi
/ 450 ft gain
Park in the Hollyburn cross country parking lot and start your hike up the under the powerlines. After about 15 mins the trail will flatten out and you will arrive at the warming hut. Take a left and follow the orange markers as it slowly weaves its way through a series of trees and valleys.Eventually you will reach a junction that points its way to Hollyburn on the right. Take this route and c...
Hike Mount Seymour to First Peak
North Vancouver, British Columbia
4.0
The elevation gain to first peak is approximately 451m and is about 9km.There are several ways to get to the top, each trail is marked well. One way is to follow the ski run up to brockton point and then take the turn off to Mount Seymour. Do not follow the Elsay Lake trail as it's signifciantly more techinical and harder, and it will not take you to the peak. The trail is well marked with oran...
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