Mount Seymour Hiking Trail, North Vancouver, BC

Cindy from Vancouver from Richmond writes:

To Ashley from Vancouver:

We did this trail all the away to Third Peak in trail runners, just this past Sunday. Saw a variety of people completing it in both trail runners and boots.

Trail is pretty much free and clear of snow, just minor patches at pretty safe spots that are easily walked over.

Just make sure your footwear has good grip for scrambling the rock faces to the peaks.

Posted: September 12, 2011 08:18:53 AM PST

Ashley from vancouver writes:

I read some comments and noticed that hiking boots are recommended but can the hike be done without them? I want to try but I don't have hiking boots.

Posted: August 30, 2011 02:26:28 AM PST

Edgars from VANCOUVER writes:

Hiked today August 21st till the 3rd peak. Took me just 1,5 h from the Parking lot to the 3rd peak and a little bit more as a hour to get down. Almost all of the snow is gone except from 1st to 2nd peak there is a little bit more. No need for any gear just good hiking boots, tasty lunch and good mood :). And also not too many bugs or I had a good bug spray.

Posted: August 21, 2011 09:31:29 PM PST

hikeabit from YVR writes:

Sunday Aug 7th hiked to 1st peak, I'd say 70% of the trail is still covered in snow. Hiking shoes highly recommended. Our group of novice/intermediate took 4.5hrs round trip with 30mins of breaks. Steep snow sections were great fun to slide down on, just sit and go =)
Lots of flies, bring bug repellent! Otherwise pretty good hike, sun came out, breezy in certain sections. Watch out for holes where snow melts uncovering stream underneath. Have fun!

Posted: August 8, 2011 03:10:05 PM PST

Janet and Rod from Delta BC writes:

Sat 5 Aug - we managed 1st and 2nd peaks, glad we took poles as there's still a lot of snow in places. Decided to be safe and not attempt 3rd peak this time. As Edgars from Vancouver said, the BIGGEST problem was all those pesky flies. We weren't prepared wth any repellant but were very grateful to the guy we met who kindly lent us his. The hike was well worth it, and the sun finally came out when we were at 2nd peak. Fantastic views. We shall try again later in the year for 3rd peak.

Posted: August 7, 2011 11:09:22 AM PST

Edgars from Vancouver writes:

Did the hike today - still lots of snow but we reached the 2nd peak easy in shorts and t-shirt. For safety get some poles. We tried to get to the 3rd but was a little bit too risky. I think in 2 weeks it will be good to go.
The BIGGEST problem are the bugs - they are so much - get a really good bug spray I mean a really good one.

Posted: August 5, 2011 09:56:34 PM PST

Edward from Vancouver writes:

Tried to do Seymour this morning, still WAY too much snow! Not sure how Jasumi did it. There were hikers with mountaineering axes turning back! We made it to the base of the first peak where the snow was too deep to ascend the marked trail and visibility was really poor (~100m). There was one other group proceeding but they had to scramble up mossy rock and did not appear to be having fun. Really hope to do this hike in some better weather.

Posted: July 31, 2011 02:49:06 PM PST

jasumi from Vancouver writes:

July 09, 2011 - lots of snow at the bottom to the top. Hiked in shorts and we were still fine. An awesome 360 view from the 1st and 2nd peak! Liked it!

Posted: July 9, 2011 09:16:01 PM PST

Dave from Bellevue Cove PEI writes:

Awesome trail in the winter time! Lots of sliding on the way down.

Posted: January 19, 2011 07:47:02 PM PST