{"id":4026,"date":"2025-06-18T14:11:47","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T21:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/blog\/?p=4026"},"modified":"2025-09-09T09:02:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T16:02:54","slug":"evening-hikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/blog\/evening-hikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Evening Hikes in Vancouver"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The month of June in Vancouver generally offers longer days and warmer evenings, making for the perfect time to squeeze in a scenic hike after work.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before setting out on an evening hike, make sure to tell someone where you are going and when you\u2019ll be back, pack a headlamp, and the essentials, just in case. Also check whether there is a closing time at the gate when you enter a park as most gates are locked at a specific time around sunset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some great evening hiking options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quarry Rock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ChbhrFi-kuo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most iconic views in the city, the hike to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/quarry-rock\/\" title=\"\">Quarry Rock<\/a> from Deep Cove climbs up to a rocky outcrop overlooking Indian Arm.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grouse Grind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Known as Vancouver\u2019s Stairmaster, the steep and gruelling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/grouse-grind\/\">Grouse Grind<\/a> trail to the top of Grouse is a challenge. The good thing is it ends at the chalet where you can grab a drink before heading back down on the tram. Make sure to purchase a ticket to take the gondola back down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lynn Loop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lynn Loop North Shore Hike #hiking #vancouvertrails #shorts\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/27mOSXO6wtg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/lynn-loop\/\" title=\"\">Lynn Loop<\/a> is located in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and is roughly a 5km route that climbs through the rugged North Shore before dropping down and following Lynn Creek back to the parking lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capilano Canyon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YbhBA9BbR2o?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The network of trails in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/capilano-canyon\/\">Capilano Canyon<\/a> provides a scenic hike that passes by Cleveland Dam, the Salmon Hatchery, across bridges with views of the canyon, and several section with giant Douglas Fir Trees.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lighthouse Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y1HTImpL3nU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in West Vancouver, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/lighthouse-park\/\">Lighthouse Park<\/a> has a number of forest trails with several viewpoints along Burrard Inlet, the most scenic being along the rocks at the Lighthouse Viewpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Burnaby Mountain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YVfXa0ciEPo?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several trails on Burnaby Mountain to explore, including the steep <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/velodrome-trail\/\">Velodrome Trail<\/a> and the network of forested trails along <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/burnaby-mountain\/\">North Road<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minnekhada Regional Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/minnekhada-regional-park\/\">Minnekahada Regional Park<\/a> in Coquitlam is has lots of explore, including the marshy areas teaming with wildlife and the spectacular view from the High Knoll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pacific Spirit Regional Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C6_ufzPiQxU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on the west side of Vancouver bordering UBC, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/pacific-spirit-regional-park\/\">Pacific Spirit<\/a> has a network of easy, forested trails to explore and several sections along the rugged <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/foreshore-trail\/\">beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Belcarra Regional Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/K729tSQ5XZU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two great evening hikes in Belcarra Regional Park: The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/admiralty-point\/\">Admiralty Point Trail<\/a> that follows the shoreline with several viewpoints looking westward and the slightly more difficult hike to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vancouvertrails.com\/trails\/jug-island-beach\/\">Jug Island Beach<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The month of June in Vancouver generally offers longer days and warmer evenings, making for the perfect time to squeeze in a scenic hike after work.&nbsp; 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