Eagle Bluffs Hiking Trail near West Vancouver, BC

Lala from Vancouver writes:

Can anyone tell me if 8km if one way or return. thx

Posted: July 27, 2010 01:00:10 PM PST

Harjot from Vancouver writes:

Snow is completely clear now. VERY steep at the beginning, but the view at the top is worth it!

Posted: July 24, 2010 06:28:21 PM PST

Ben from Vancouver writes:

Thanks Peter, ended up doing the hike on the 17th, it was fantastic, a little steep at the beginning though, my legs are burning

Posted: July 19, 2010 09:06:00 AM PST

Peter from Vancouver writes:

Re: Ben's question - just did the hike today! Great weather, and virtually no snow, and very little mud. A nice hike with a great view - plus it's very close to the city.

Posted: July 17, 2010 03:47:31 PM PST

Ben from Vancouver writes:

Anybody done this in the last week or so since it has been super warm? Any snow left?

Posted: July 16, 2010 03:23:06 PM PST

Martin from Vancouver writes:

Can you still access the bluffs from the highway? Back before they built the new highway there was a pull out near Horseshoe Bay. You could hike all the way up to Eagle Bluffs from there and it was a beautiful hike, going through a couple of small flatter wooded areas, past a couple of lakes, one of which was fenced off I think because it was a watershed area. Later on you went up and over a series of bluffs finally ending up on top of Eagle Bluff.
Has anybody figured out if this trail is still accessible from anywhere near the new highway?

Posted: July 5, 2010 10:21:35 AM PST

todd from burnaby writes:

just did the trail June26,2010,there is still snow covered some area, but it is ok to walk on it. It is worth to go there.

Posted: June 27, 2010 05:39:00 PM PST

AC from Vancouver writes:

Hiked this trail on June 12, 2010. There is still a bit of snow on the trail, as you get near the top of the chairlifts. Made it to the top of the chairlifts but decided not to continue to cabin lake, eagle bluffs etc due to snow. Will retry in 1-2 months!

Posted: June 12, 2010 11:14:25 PM PST

Tanya from Vancouver writes:

Has anyone hiked this trail this year yet?? How is it?

Posted: June 12, 2010 09:32:34 PM PST

Norm Watt from North Vancouver writes:

Re my comment from August 23, 2009 on the Eagle Bluff hike, I have as of February 2010 an "Off the Beaten Path" hiking book available in stores now. Published by Harbour Publishing, it has this Eagle Bluff hike and 30 other hikes, all in either North or West Vancouver. Most of them are from the summer 2008 and summer 2009 hiking column in the North Shore News.

Posted: February 21, 2010 08:43:03 PM PST

Richard Izdebski from Burnaby writes:

Another comment re: Maureen's question ...... Norm's column is a fantastic description of the route but the Knee Knacker (a Baden-Powell Trail run!!) website also has a good section where the course is described.

The scree slopes are hard work and the boulder field looks pretty daunting from the bottom. Stick to the right and you can't go far wrong. There are some flags leading the way off the boulder field. The trail leading up to Eagle Bluffs is very steep in places. I'd recommend it but it's hard work and give yourself at least 4 hours.

Posted: August 25, 2009 10:59:49 AM PST

Norm Watt from North Vancouver writes:

Re Maureen's question on August 12th about starting the BP from Horseshoe Bay, I have a hiking column in the North Shore News that describes how to do it. On www.nsnews.com, find under "Back Issues", Sunday July 12th, and look for my "Off the Beaten Path" column.
There are hiking columns every Sunday from the beginning of June until the end of August, but the July 12th one describes this first part of the Baden-Powell, as far as Cypress Bowl.

Posted: August 23, 2009 08:58:16 PM PST

Jim Nelles from i don't have one writes:

that was so fun, my first hike ever, in BC or anywhere like this place offered and those stunning views made it all make sense. i've got to do more of this!

Posted: August 16, 2009 07:51:11 PM PST

Maureen from Vancouver writes:

Hi,

I did this hike from Cypress parking lot just to Cabin Lake. I'm wondering where you start the BP trail from Horseshoe Bay, so I can do it with a friend and two cars.

Any one know?

Maureen

Posted: August 12, 2009 08:04:27 PM PST

Mo from North Vancouver writes:

July 26 - Hiked to the bluff from Cypress pkg lot. Went straight up the Black Mtn. ski run for the first section. I recommend this approach because the "new" BPowell trail alternative is boring; one long, endless parade of switchbacks. Like previous reviewer, I found the signposts confusing, esp. one to the northeast that appeared to be misaligned from path and didn't properly indicate a trail that led to a chairlift. No snow in sight at all, trails dry and moderate. On the way back Cabin Lake was charming, if busy. Came down on the endless switchbacks; real knee killers. Gorgeous view at Eagle Bluff, with two friendly ravens who'd figured out that most hikers eat lunch at that point. WEAR SUNSCREEN on sunny days; more exposure than you think.

Posted: July 30, 2009 03:42:43 PM PST

Pascal from Vancouver writes:

Trail head options are confusing. Check and print:
http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/seatosky/Detailed_Design/West_Vancouver/WVDD_Trails.pdf
I recommend the [TransCanada Trail - White Trail] option near bottom. The "new" Baden Powel trail is ugly.
Signs missing or cryptic at numerous trail intersections near start and farther up.
Got 1-2 ft snow from 1100m (after the Bluff) going to Black Mtn except where terrain sufficiently exposed to sun.

Posted: June 17, 2009 06:45:45 AM PST

Jeffrey Ai from Vancouver writes:

Fantastic view on top of Eagle Bluff!!! Hiked it from Horse Shoe Bay on Baden Powell trail yesterday(31/05/09). No snow at all from this side. Elevation gain is about 1000m, and total distance is about 9km. We took about 6.5 hours for a round-trip. The most challenging part is a big rock slope, especially downhill. My knees got hurt, so would suggest you to bring trekking poles.

Posted: June 1, 2009 07:36:53 PM PST

Mike Gat from Victoria writes:

Hiked the trail yesterday (20/05/09). Snow from the bottom to the top, better suited for snowshoes but with the warming weather its rather mushy and the tree wells are easy to sink into! Trail markers have been removed from upper Baden Powell, makes for some interesting exploring. Probably better to wait another month for all the snow to melt but still tons of fun with beautiful views and not another person in sight.

Posted: May 21, 2009 09:52:28 AM PST