After over four LONG years, I finally finished school, so now I can finally have a life and do the…read morethings I enjoy doing, such as hiking. For my first hike post graduation, I did the Brother's Creek Loop with a couple of friends last weekend. I had never done this trail before, and at 7km and 4 hours (per https://www.vancouvertrails.com), it was just what I looking for -- not too easy, but not too hard. Brother's Creek Loop might be one of my new favourite intermediate hikes -- the trail offered a good mix of flat and easy and some elevation (I definitely worked up a sweat!), without being absurdly difficult -- perfect for an intermediate hiker building up their endurance and skill. (Note -- parts of the trail were smooth, while some areas had rocks and roots to walk over, as well as short wooden bridges, so I wouldn't recommend it for people with mobility issues or bad knees.) The surroundings were beautiful -- a canopy of trees to protect from the sun, green, and a couple of waterfalls. We drove to the trailhead (parking, which is along a residential street is quite limited, but we managed to find a spot), Brother's Creek is transit accessible (take the #254 bus in West Vancouver to Eyremount Drive and Crestline Road and walk about ten minutes), so now I can add this hike to my short list of transit accessible hikes. (I don't drive, so not being able to access metro Vancouver's many hiking trails really limits my ability to go hiking.) It took us about 3.5 hours to complete the hike, and that included us walking slowly (I am a slow hiker), taking photos, stopping for a quick lunch, and getting slightly lost (the instructions on www.vancouvertrails.com were quite good, up to a point). I highly recommend this trail for people who want more than a walk but aren't expert hikers, and it's nice that non-drivers can access the trail as well. I'm looking forward to hiking Brother's Creek Loop again! [Yelp collections: Hiking]

It was drizzling a little and with no sign of any breaks in the clouds as we headed up the trail…read more We seemed to have the park to ourselves for quite some time allowing us to enjoy the peacefulness that this perfect loop trail has to offer. Rich green ferns line the rocky trail through wooded areas and over old log foot bridges, muddy creeks and magnificent rushing cascades. Yes, this is one of those enchanted places that is best kept a local secret, and getting there is challenging enough to keep it that way. The loop trail is easy to moderate and I would recommend that proper hiking boots be warn. Some of the bridges are in need of repair but mostly it's an easy trail, with moderate elevation.

Love. It's the most. It's the highest. Call me a romantic, but I think love will eventually win. It…read morewill break down barriers, and two hearts that beat the same rhythm will be pinned together. I believe it. I just do. Your thoughts might be different. But have the day I did, here in Vancouver and Stanley Park--and this trail in particular--and I think you'll come around. I hope you do. It started at the Granville Island Public Market, where I bought all the things for a picnic. I've gone on and on about that before, with a detailed list about my purchases of cheese and meats, and I've also gone on and on about my thoughts on picnics and how they take me to a place I've been before--and hope to be again, to be honest--so I won't drone on again. What I will say is that the missing piece of the whole experience was here on the Lovers Trail. Strictly speaking, this is a portion of trail that begins on the west side of Stanely Park, just south of Third Beach on the west shore. It cuts across the park and crosses over several other trails including the Tatlow Walk and the Squirrel trail, before merging with the Lake Trail and taking that trail's name. From there, the Lake Trail takes you over the 99 and off to Beaver lake, and then the east shore. But I'm still back on the Lovers Walk. With the final piece of my picnic. It's a chocolate raspberry tart. Just like the one I'd had at The Dodo (in SLC) a few months before. I sat there on a bench. Thinking about my day. And about my picnic. And about love. And hiking. And how they should all fit together. Sometimes you just have to sit there and let the trail talk to you, and that's what this trail does. It makes you think about love and lovers, and it makes you reflect. It may only be a short trail that takes less than 30 minutes to traverse, but it will probably be with me for years. Maybe that's what happens when you walk the Lovers Walk on your own? Maybe to break the curse I need to come back and share that chocolate raspberry tart?

This is sucH a beautiful walk. The forest is so magical. I enjoyed this walk. I could see how you…read morecould get lost a bit with out a map. But it is my second time doing this trail.

This is a 4km stretch/trail that pretty much leads out to the ocean. The path is divided, I think…read morebikes and pedestrians on the bottom and just pedestrians on the top. It is a gravel on the bottom, not sure about the top. I always bike here. There is I believe a washroom (outhouse) along the way. When you get to the very end there is stairs to a viewing platform where you get some amazing views of the ocean. This is a great place to cycle, walk, walk your dog or whatever.......

Prepare for a long walk ! So here are the specs : 4 km , approx. one hour each way . One can…read moresignificantly reduce the travel time by at least two-thirds if you bike instead so of course that's what we did haha . Amenities along the way include restrooms and 2 rain/wind shelters which will most definitely come in handy cos . . . did I mention it's a looong walk ? Again I'd highly recommend cycling , unless you reeeally like walking .

I had such a wonderful time visiting Lynn Canyon Park. We originally went to see their famous…read moresuspension bridge but a few wrong turns at the trails and we ended up seeing much more, including the 30-Ft Pool, Pipeline Bridge, and Rice Lake. The trails are defined (though some were closed when we visited) and for the majority, are very walkable save a couple of areas with lots of stairs. Lynn Canyon Park is deceptively massive and offers a bit of everything to everyone-- if you are looking for tranquility, I'd recommend the northern trails and if you are looking for family-friendly hikes, I'd recommend the pool as it seems like a popular place for a dip. Parking during peak season can be a little tricky, especially later during the day. We ended up circling around before finding a spot and it costs $3/hr. My only complaint is that the park lacks adequate signage and maps, which contributed to our getting lost for a few hours. HUGE thank you to Hannah from the watershed for helping us find our way back!

Beautiful and easy trail. After crossing the suspension bridge, it's a short hike to the natural…read morepool.

Last year I discovered a hiking group that hikes in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (LSCR)…read moreevery Monday morning for a couple of hours. Due to my school, I was only able to go on one hike with them last year as I found the group just before the fall semester started, but this year I've gone on half a dozen hikes with them and look forward to many more. There are 65km of hiking trails in the LSCR, ranging from easy (such as the Rice Lake Loop) to challenging, for more experienced hikers. There are several intermediate trails, including a portion of the Baden Powell trail, and with all the different trails, it is a great area to explore and your hike can range from an easy one hour walk to a hike of several hours -- there's something for everyone. The LSCR is located between Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and Lynn Canyon Park, so you can combine a hike in the LSCR with a hike in Lynn Headwaters or Lynn Canyon for more variety. Another great thing about the LSCR is that it is transit accessible! You can take the #227 or #228 bus, or take the #210 bus to Lynn Headwaters and walk about ten to fifteen minutes to LSCR. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

This is the area that is on the other side of Lynn Valley Park. Had no idea this existed (or that…read moreit was technically a different park) until now. Parking is available in the nice large lot next to the water treatment centre. There are public washrooms here as well. Some of the trails here seem to be more like service roads. Very well maintained. There are plenty of bear warning signs too. Guess somebody got eaten at one point. Plenty of fellow hikers and dogs here for bears to snack on. I remember always seeing other people at some point. In other words, the place is pretty crowded during the summer months. The trails go quite a ways from here. Hikes can go from minutes to hours or days, depending on what one is looking for.

The first and only time I have hiked to Kennedy Falls was in the summer of 2016, nine years ago…read more I've been wanting to go again, but unfortunately I never had the opportunity until yesterday (June 14, 2025). As nearly a decade has gone by, I didn't remember much about the hike except that it was fairly challenging because the terrain was quite rugged and technical with rocks and roots, there were logs to climb over, and I had to scramble up some short, but steep inclines. None of that has changed, but now along a short section of the trail (probably the part that I had to scramble up nine years ago), there is a chain to assist with climbing up and down. I had quite a bit of difficulty descending this portion of the trail (it was quite scary!), but it was fairly easy hiking back up. Until quite recently, I had no idea that Kennedy Falls was accessible by transit, and I organized a hike yesterday with my transit accessible hiking group. The #210 bus stops at Mountain Highway and Coleman Street, only about a ten minute walk from the entrance to the trails on Mount Fromme, although the walk up from the bus stop is quite steep, and I was huffing and puffing. (The walk from the bus stop was actually the steepest incline encountered on our entire hike. The hike, while difficult due to terrain, had minimal elevation.) The hike to Kennedy Falls, round trip, is 10km and about five hours. Hiking at a slow, relaxed pace, taking breaks (including 20 minutes at the falls and 10 minutes at the big Cedar tree, as well as other shorter breaks), the hike took six hours. To get to Kennedy Falls, you first hike along the Cedar Tree Trail. The first portion is quite easy and flat, then you eventually encounter logs, rocks, and the chain. After about 1.5 hours, you come to the big Cedar -- a HUGE tree that is estimated to be about 600 years old. Once leaving the Cedar, it takes about an hour to get to the falls, so a total of 2.5 hours from the beginning to the falls, one way. (The timing was also the same on the way back.) It was a great hike, and now that I know that it is transit accessible, I will be sure to go more often. As it can be quite wet and muddy, with numerous streams to cross, it is best to go during the summer when it's dry, so I likely won't be going in the spring, only summer and early fall. (Also due to the length of the hike, I prefer to go when the sun sets later.) Other things to note: the outhouses located at the start of the trail are still gendered (which makes no sense!), and the sign telling you not to throw pianos and other objects into the toilet is still there. There is also a water refill station at the entrance. Not that it matters to me, as I take transit, but parking there is difficult. A few of our group members drove, and they had trouble finding parking. Parking is free, but the parking lot is quite small, and Mount Fromme is very popular with mountain bikers (there are numerous mountain biking trails), so the parking lot was full at 10am. They were able to find parking on nearby side streets, but then had to walk 20 minutes up the steep hill (the bus stop was closer than where they parked). One person did manage to get a parking spot in the parking lot (after waiting 30 minutes), but it was only after we completed our hike that we noticed there was a three hour limit (thankfully he did not get a ticket). While transit is a pain in the ass (our bus was over ten minutes late!), it has its advantages. [Yelp collections: Hiking]

* Easy hike, very peaceful *…read more Just a short hike from the docks this is a beautiful little spot. If you follow the posted signs to the picnic area and stop just a bit short there is a little hidden bench made out of beautifully polished wood (this ain't no ordinary splintery bird poo covered park bench!) that is smooth and makes for a wonderful spot to just lay down, enjoy the view, listen to the ducks, and watch the dragonflies with the mountains off in the distance. Beautiful!

A short stroll, right off the ferry will transfer into the woods of Bowen Island. This well marked…read moreout trail will make you feel like you have walked right into a Canadian jungle.. that's because you have! I have done this walk probably 20 times and it has yet to get boring. I like doing the loop with my parents dog. I can take the dog off leash most of the time, but just be respectable if your dog isn't responsive in off leash situations because you will probably run into other dogs and people. I find most of the times i am actually alone out there and it's so nice. Lots of view points, and benches to take breaks and savor the view. Picnic tables for those people that don't want to grab lunch at a place on the strip or Artistan square. It takes me 45 minutes to complete the loop, but i also drive right to the picnic tables.

One fo several mountains on the North Shore. This one is just E of Grouse Mountain…read more To be honest Im not sure if there's an official parking lot per se. Basically head N in the direction of the mountain and eventually you'll pass by some rich people's houses and then there will be a stretch of road with free parking. Prospect Road and Skyline Drive come to mind. There are several hking trails that crisscross the forest. They seem to be fairly well maintained. There are also some random landmarks, such as bridge over a creek, and some waterfalls. One of the best ways to experience a West Coast forest for free, and way less packed than the other more famous local mountains. I didn't see anyone else the entire time my group was here.

Great for mountain bikers ok for hiking as many trails share the road. Wonderful coverage during…read morethe rain or hot season though. There are many trails you can get lost in. Value 4/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Service 3/5 limited parking Quality 3/5 14/20