A B.C. Provincial Park, Skookumchuck Narrows is located in Egmont, on the Sunshine Coast. The park was establish in 1957 and is home to one of the coolest phenomena you’ll find anywhere in British Columbia; the mighty Sechelt Rapids. The word ‘skookumchuck’ itself comes from the Chinook language and means ‘strong water’. To say the water is strong is putting it lightly.
Lynn Lake Hike in North Vancouver
Lynn Lake is a challenging hike located in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver. If you’re looking for a hike with a beautiful vista or pristine, turquoise lake, this is not for you. If you’re looking for something different that presents a hard effort with a little mud and sweat, look no further.
Hiking Mount Bishop in North Vancouver
Mount Bishop is a seldom-traveled, and very challenging hike located near the northern edge of Mount Seymour Provincial Park in North Vancouver. Mount Bishop can also be accessed via the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. Given the distance of the overall trip, I recommend doing this one as a bike and hike from Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve.
Sendero Diez Vistas Trail Hike
The Sendero Diez Vistas trail, located near the Village of Anmore, will take you on a challenging trek all the way around Buntzen Lake. In addition to the scenery of the lake, there are ten breathtaking views provided along the ridge of the trail looking overlooking the North Shore, Burrard Inlet, the Indian Arm and even Vancouver Island. The hike is aptly named, as ‘Sendero Diez Vistas’ is Spanish for ‘Ten Views Trail’.
The Howe Sound Crest Trail Hiking Guide
The Howe Sound Crest Trail (HSCT) is a gorgeous 29 km trail stretching from Cypress Bowl to Porteau Cove. The trail takes you over multiple summits, offering spectacular views of Howe Sound, The Lions and the beautifully turquoise Deeks Lakes, to name a few. The trail is no walk-in-the-park and is typically tackled as an overnight trip. However, it can be completed in one day. I completed the Howe Sound Crest Trail with a friend as a casual trail run in about 9 hours.
Lahaina Pali Trail Hike in Maui
The Lahaina Pali Trail is a 5 mile (8 kilometre) trail in Maui that makes for a great out-and-back hike. The trail was built over 200 years ago as a way for travelers to get between Maalaea and Ukumehame by foot and by horseback. Prior to 1951, there was no Honoapiilani Highway to take.
