Coliseum Mountain is a fairly challenging hike, which offers a striking panoramic view from its alpine summit. Views of Mount Burwell, Burwell Lake, Cathedral Mountain, to the north; Mounts Seymour, Elsay and Bishop to the east; Mount Baker and the Lower Mainland to the south, and; Crown Mountain, Goat Mountain, Mount Fromme, and even Vancouver Island to the west can all be seen from the summit. At an elevation of 1,446 m, it is best tackled late in the summer when most of the snow has melted – August or early September is ideal. The hike begins at Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and it is a solid 10 hour hike with plenty of elevation gain.
The Snowshoe Grind in North Vancouver
Everyone is familiar with the Grouse Grind. Not everyone, however, knows that a winter version of the trail exists. In February 2011, Grouse Mountain Resort opened up the Snowshoe Grind atop the mountain, in the Munday Alpine Snowshoe Park.
WiFi at the Campground – A Good Thing?
I was recently camping at Golden Ears and was asked to fill out a B.C. Parks survey. One of the questions asked, on a scale of 1 to 5, how useful or welcomed the addition of WiFi to the campground would be. I have to admit my initial reaction was that it would be great. […]
Featured Campsite: Golden Ears Provincial Park
Golden Ears Provincial Park is a great spot for camping and is located just one and a half hours east of downtown Vancouver, near Maple Ridge. There are actually 3 separate campgrounds within the park – Gold creek, Alouette and North Beach. Alouette campground is the largest, and has the most facilities (running water, showers, […]
Hiking Lynn Peak Trail in North Vancouver
Lynn Peak is a well-traveled hike in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver. This is a very steep trail, often drawing comparisons to the Grouse Grind, and has a great view of Vancouver from the peak. The hike itself is normally done only to a lookout, and not to the actual summit of Lynn Peak – which lies a few hundred meters further up the ridge.
Top 8 Qualities of a Great Trail
In Vancouver we are fortunate to have a myriad of hiking trails within a short driving distance from the city. From Chilliwack to Pemberton there are more trails than you could ever hope to explore in one lifetime. But not all trails are made equal. Here are my top 8 characteristics of a great trail. […]
