6 Hikes Near Vancouver That Give You All The Views Without The Effort
If you lose your breath going up the stairs, this is for you 🏔️
Sometimes you just don't want to hike straight up a mountain, for hours on end, to get a nice view. The good news is, you don't have to.
There are beginner hikes around Vancouver that give you amazing views of the water, city, mountains, or peaceful lakes.
You can immerse yourself in nature for the day, without feeling completely exhausted.
Here are six hikes for anyone who doesn't want to tackle something similar to Grouse Grind and end up dripping in sweat.
Quercus Viewpoint
Address: Murrin Provincial Park
Why You Need To Go: This is a gorgeous lookout in Squamish, and the hike there is quick. The round trip is only 2.4 km, and even though it's a bit steep at first, overall it's definitely not the worst in the area.
Dog Mountain
Address: 1700 Mt Seymour Rd, North Vancouver, B.C.
Why You Need To Go: This hike is pretty quick, and super easy terrain. It's gradual the whole way, and at the end, you get an incredible view of the city and water.
Lynn Canyon Park
Address: 3690 Park Rd, North Vancouver, B.C.
Why You Need To Go: Lynn Canyon Park has a ton of easy hiking and walking trails, that will make you feel like you're in the middle of the jungle. There's a suspension bridge you can go and see and then stroll around the trail system for a relaxing day.
Quarry Rock
Address: Baden Powell Trail, North Vancouver, B.C.
Why You Need To Go: This is a super easy trek, on the shores of Deep Cover in North Van. It's close to Vancouver, and will only take you about 1.5 hours round trip!
Norvan Falls
Address: North Vancouver, B.C.
Why You Need To Go: This is a long hike, at 14 km, but pretty flat the whole way. You reach a stunning waterfall, where you can sit and have a snack before turning around.
Lighthouse Park
Address: 4902 Beacon Ln, West Vancouver, B.C.
Why You Need To Go: This is the go-to spot for a beautiful sunset view. It's a park, so you can hike around the trails and get a great view of the water.
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