The snow is melting (sort of) and hiking season is pretty much upon us! It's time to ditch those snowshoes for hiking boots and get ready because some of your favourite trails are open for the season.
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Some BC favourites like Joffre and the Grouse Grind may not be ready yet, but others like The Chief and Quarry Rock are! Spring is coming and we can't wait to get on the hiking grind again.
Please note: Be super careful of potentially icy and snowy trails and conditions. Be cautious, do your research and prepare properly before embarking on your BC spring hiking adventure. Be nice to the environment, clean up after yourselves and try to stay on designated trails for safety.
Mount Gardner // Bowen Island
Difficulty: Intermediate
Distance: 17 km
Time: 5 – 7 hours
Elevation Gain: 719 metres
Season: Year-round
Buntzen Lake // Port Moody
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 8 km
Time: 1 – 3 hours
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Season: Year-round
Mount Galiano // Galiano Island
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 6 km
Time: 2 – 3 hours
Elevation Gain: around 300 metres
The Chief // Squamish
Distance: 3 km – 11 km depending on which peak
Time: 1.5 – 5 hours depending on which peak
Elevation Gain: 600 metres
Season: March – November
Sasamat Lake // Port Moody
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 8 km
Time: 1 – 3 hours
Elevation Gain: 100 meters
Season: Year-round
Quarry Rock // North Vancouver
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3.8 km
Time: 0.5 – 1.5 hours
Elevation Gain: 100 meters
Season: Year-round
Lighthouse Park // West Vancouver
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: up to 6 km
Time: 0.5 – 1.5 hours
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Season: Year-round
Norvan Falls
Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 14 km
Time: 3.5 – 5 hours
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Season: Year-round
Goldstream Provincial Park // Victoria
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3 km
Time: 1 - 2 hours
Elevation Gain: 170 meters
Season: Year-round