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- Most of the trails on this list are best in summer (between July and October). The rest of the year, they are too snowy for hiking.<\/li>\n
- Choose a sunny day for a viewpoint hike. There\u2019s nothing worse than hiking all the way to the summit to be met with fog. Check the forecast before you go, and remember that it is often cloudier in the mountains than in the city.<\/li>\n
- Pack the 10 essentials<\/a> and leave a trip plan<\/a> on every hike. Make sure you include warm clothes. Even if it\u2019s a sunny day, it can be much colder up in the mountains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Eagle Bluffs<\/h2>\n
Perched high above West Vancouver, Eagle Bluffs has an incredible. You can look down to Lighthouse Park, across to UBC at Point Grey, and east along Burrard Inlet to downtown Vancouver. Looking west you\u2019ll see Bowen Island and the waters of Howe Sound. There are two ways to hike to Eagle Bluffs: the intermediate route up and over Black Mountain from Cypress Mountain<\/a> or the long and difficult Baden Powell Trail from Horseshoe Bay<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Lighthouse Park<\/h2>\n
The easy trails at Lighthouse Park<\/a> visit several beautiful viewpoints. Since it is at sea level, you can hike here all year. For the best views of downtown Vancouver, head to Eagle Point from the Arbutus Trail or the East Beach Trail near the famous lighthouse. On a clear day, you might even be treated to a view of Mount Baker looming behind the city skyline.<\/p>\n
Grouse Grind and BCMC Trail<\/h2>\n
The Grouse Grind<\/a> and the BCMC Trail<\/a> climb steeply and relentlessly uphill to finish at the Grouse Mountain Resort. The BCMC Trail is a bit more rugged than the Grouse Grind, but both are rated difficult. At the top, enjoy the gorgeous view of Vancouver (and a snack) from the patio at Altitude\u2019s Bistro or the Lupin Cafe. Or hike a few minutes further up the ski resort access road to the true summit of Grouse Mountain for an even better view.<\/p>\n
Thunderbird Ridge<\/h2>\n
If you\u2019re already taken the gondola up to Grouse Mountain, Thunderbird Ridge<\/a> is an easy hike away. The rugged (but short) trail heads up behind the ski resort to a long, gentle ridge. From a rocky bluff at the end, you\u2019ll get a great view of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, East Vancouver, and Burnaby. You can also look down into the wilderness of the Lynn Creek Valley.<\/p>\n
Crown Mountain<\/h2>\n
The difficult hike to the summit of Crown Mountain<\/a> behind Grouse Mountain will challenge even experienced hikers with lots of ups and downs and some very steep terrain. But the view from the rocky peak is worth it. You get a 360\u02da of the nearby mountains including the Lions. Gazing down to the south, you\u2019ll spot Stanley Park and the heart of downtown Vancouver.<\/p>\n
Lynn Peak<\/h2>\n
The intermediate hike to the top of Lynn Peak<\/a> is steep, so it makes a great workout as you ascend through the forest. A rock outcropping just below the true summit has a great view. Rice Lake is just below you. Looking south you can see the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge, East Vancouver, and Burnaby Mountain.<\/p>\n
Dog Mountain<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThere are lots of hikes to North Shore mountains on this list, but the trail to Dog Mountain<\/a> is definitely the easiest one. The flattish trail rambles through the forest before finishing at a bluff with an incredible panorama. It faces southwest so you can look down across all of Vancouver. You can even see Vancouver Island on clear days.<\/p>\n
Mount Seymour<\/h2>\n
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