Norvan Falls is a spectacular waterfall located in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park in North Vancouver. The trail to the waterfall runs parallel to Lynn Creek and is relatively flat. It is also accessible for most, if not all of the year, making it a great hike for the months where other trails at higher elevations are buried in snow.
Dog Mountain Snowshoe Trail in North Vancouver
Dog Mountain is a great snowshoe trail in Mount Seymour Provincial Park. The trek is fairly easy, and as such is a great place to head for a comfortable trek during the winter months. The trail has some ups and downs along with the odd awkward section, but overall this is a flat and beginner-friendly snowshoe trail.
Featured Blog: Oplopanax Horridus
A few months back I discovered a great local outdoor blog called Oplopanax Horridus. Oplopanax Horridus is authored by a Coquitlam SAR member and features many interesting posts on local SAR callouts, including detailed statistical analysis of data, as well as a variety of other outdoor related content. …My avocation is Search and Rescue. In […]
Hiking the Hanes Valley Loop in North Vancouver
The Hanes Valley Trail makes for a long yet spectacular day hike. Starting from Lynn Headwaters Regional Park you’ll travel through a variety of terrains before finishing at the top of Grouse Mountain. This hike is best done late in the summer season due the some creek crossings.
Hiking Mount Seymour Trail in North Vancouver
Mount Seymour trail offers three different peaks of stunning views. These peaks are commonly referred to as Pump Peak, Second Pump Peak, and Mount Seymour Peak. While Pump Peak and Second Pump Peak can be destinations of their own, it is most common to hike to the third and final peak, the summit of Mount Seymour itself.
Joffre Lakes Trail Hike near Pemberton
Joffre Lakes is a popular hike located just north of Pemberton in Joffre Lakes Provincial Park. Easy trailhead access and gorgeous views make this a busy and well-traveled trail during the summer. It is also a popular destination for ice climbers during the winter months for the same reasons.
Joffre Lakes offers a little bit of everything you could want in a day hike. At 10 km, it’s not too long, but with a steady uphill climb and several technical sections, it still offers a challenge. There are three turquoise, glacier-fed lakes, each more spectacular than the last.
