Lychees Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Just looking for some spots to hike/walk for all sorts of people. I recently had the chance to do Lighthouse Park in West Van which is really nice. Anyone have any non-steep-ish walks/hikes to do in the lower mainland? Also does anyone know if the Chief hike is open by now or if it's still closed due to the early season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squeak Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I am big fan of the 'Diaz vista' trail that is at Buntzen Lake. I do it 3-4 times a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I am big fan of the 'Diaz vista' trail that is at Buntzen Lake. I do it 3-4 times a year. That's what I was going to say. But it's 'Diez' meaning 10. I like the Hollyburn Peak hike, especially on snowshoes, and the 3rd peak of Seymour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biasbieksa Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I did the chief earlier this year. Great view. Diez Vistas is a nice hike. A lil tough at the beginning but it levels out, many rewarding views.The Coquitlam area has minnekhata hikes. Any walks/hikes around bunzten lake in anmore/port moody are great. Thats where the Diez Vistas is, I recommend that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckamo Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Anyone here ever do the Westcoast Trail? Is it worth the $100+ fee? It's been listed as one of the best trails out there but...that's a lot of money for a hike, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockin'ronny Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 I hike the Baden-Powell regularly. The whole trail extends from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay (45 Km) but it splits into sections; Deep Cove - Lynn Canyon, Lynn Canyon - Grouse Mountain, Grouse Mountain - Horseshoe Bay. The popular Quarry rock, Lynn canyon suspension bridge are part of this trail. It's open year-round and Deep Cove - Grouse Mountain has a good mix of hills and level grade. Grouse to Horseshoe is quite the ascent though. Check this website out for local trails: http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Aerosex Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Anyone here ever do the Westcoast Trail? Is it worth the $100+ fee? It's been listed as one of the best trails out there but...that's a lot of money for a hike, no? Well I'm doing it end of August. And in case you're misinformed, it's not a casual hike. It's on average a week long venture, and is a little more challenging than a nice brisk walk in the woods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFBR392 Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Anyone here ever do the Westcoast Trail? Is it worth the $100+ fee? It's been listed as one of the best trails out there but...that's a lot of money for a hike, no?I've done it twice. Totally worth it. It's not your typical hike, that's for sure. You get to see some incredible things that truly make you appreciate the part of the world that we live in. If you go, go late august/early September. The first time I went was in July, and we got hit with a friggin monsoon right off the bat. Completely soaked for the entire trip. It wasn't much fun. The second time was in early September and we had great weather every day. It was incredible.Pack light and don't be scared of heights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lychees Posted April 27, 2014 Author Share Posted April 27, 2014 Anyone here ever do the Westcoast Trail? Is it worth the $100+ fee? It's been listed as one of the best trails out there but...that's a lot of money for a hike, no? I've done it before, it's a really nice hike, not for the casual hike though. I went mid august and it was a beaut of a hike. Thanks for the recommendations everyone! If anyone hasn't done the Lions yet I'd recommend it, real nice day-hike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMapleLaughs Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Glad I live within walking distance to all sorts of trails and areas of relatively untouched forest. Huge bonus to living out in the sticks, if you like that sortof thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WZRD Posted April 27, 2014 Share Posted April 27, 2014 Has anybody ever hiked Crown Mountain? Planning on doing it for the first time this summer. I've seen all of the pics and read up on it as much as I could but if you guys can share some personal experiences that'd be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckamo Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Well I'm doing it end of August.And in case you're misinformed, it's not a casual hike. It's on average a week long venture, and is a little more challenging than a nice brisk walk in the woods.Nope, fully aware that it's supposed to be quite a grueling hike and not for beginners. I'm mostly just curious about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langdon Algur Posted April 30, 2014 Share Posted April 30, 2014 Anyone here ever do the Westcoast Trail? Is it worth the $100+ fee? It's been listed as one of the best trails out there but...that's a lot of money for a hike, no?Did it a few years ago. Definitely worth it. Amazing variety of terian from cable car crossings, beach walks to rain forest. Plus you can get a burger, beer and salmon or crab dinner along the trail in two places, how awesome is that?That being said if you want to avoid the crowds and the trail fee consider the North Coast Trail. Even more challenging terrian and more mude than the WCT but some beautiful beaches. If you want a shorter easier multi-day hike you could also just do the Cape Scott Trail, which leads to the nicest beach I've been too in Canada and includes some interesting historic artifacts along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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