Trails/Hikes

Note: the Needle Peak area is capable of avalanches and if you travel there you do so at your own risk. This trip is not being recomended by this website. Websites recommend you take an avalanch course and you should do all of your own due diligence if planning a similar experience....

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There were four of us who departed from Kamloops at 7:00 am en route to Needle peak. We arrived at the trailhead at around 9:45 am and started up the mountain fallowing the orange markers to stay on trail. Although it had snowed a considerable amount the night before, we had no trouble trekking our way up the mountain thanks to a group who had started up the mountain minutes before us. As we broke through the tree line the sun began to emerge however the gentle breeze evolved into a howling whirlwind. We carried on for a period of time but were forced to call it quits only three quarters of the way to the summit due to the bone chilling gusts which packed enough force to blow me over a few times. Our group found shelter in a tree well only long enough the grab a gulp of hot chocolate then we started down the mountain. The descent to the bottom was a blast and took only 45 minutes compared to the 3 hour hike up. At the base of the mountain everyone was happy and thankful for a safe and successful excursion. 

Directions: Take Highway 1 east to hope, then highway 5 (coquihalla) north. After 30 minutes from the junction between Highway 3 and 5, you will pass through an avalanche tunnel. Approximately 3km from the end of the tunnel, and just before the south face of Yak Peak, take the Zopkios Ridge exit onto a small gravel road. Turn right towards two large gravel sheds, the trailhead is behind one of the large sheds and across the creek.

photos/story by Taylor Cordonier

A 41 km scenic trail stretches from the head of Burrard Inlet in Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. Appropriate dress and up-to-date trail and weather condition information is required for this challenging hike. There are various starting such as Lynn Canyon Park, Seymour Provincial Park and Skyline Road. You can also do shorter sections of the trail. Call 990-3800 for information or visit.

Hike to Eagle Bluff where you will have a clear view of Howe Sound, the Gulf Islands, the south east side of the city and a spectacular view of The Lions. Make sure you stop for lunch at Cabin Lake, this rock rimmed lake is deep and clean, perfect for a summer dip on a hot day. A moderate grade hike. Length: 5.5km. Time depends on your fitness.

On Hwy 99. Parking lot on west side of Hwy 99, a few kms south of Porteau Cove 9km, 980m (3185ft). The hike has views of large trees, waterfalls, and a lake. It is a difficult hike and is only recommended if your hiking experience and conditioning are good. 

In Garibaldi Park. This is one of the most beautiful areas to visit in the area. The lakes are a vibrant blue and the mountains majestic. From Garibaldi Lake or Taylor Meadow's campsites, hikers have access to many beautiful outings; the Black Tusk, Panorama Ridge, Helm Glacier, the Sphinx, Guard Mountain, the Barrier, Garibaldi Lake, the Table, Sentinel Glacier, Sphinx Glacier and Castle Towers....

...Hikers may choose from trails that are easy to difficult. Access:Turn right off Hwy 99 just after you cross the Rubble Creek bridge, 37 km north of Squamish or 19 km south of Whistler onto a paved road that leads 2.5 km to the Rubble Creek parking lot.

Is a 2.9 km trail leading hikers up the face of Grouse Mountain. This hike is steep and the many stairs make it a better workout than a gym stairmaster. You begin at the base of Grouse Mountain, near the parking lot and finishes at the Plateau just below the lodge, 1,127 metres (3,700 feet) above sea level. Although the distance travelled is not far, the terrain is rugged and the ascent has an elevation gain of 853 metres (2,800 feet) and can be as sharp as 45 degrees!