trail trekkers
Winter 2012
Trail Trekkers is free for people with a North Vancouver Recreation Commission Fitness Membership.
Non-members can pay a drop-in rate of $5.85 for Adults and $4.64 for Seniors/Youth (not including tax).
Routes may be subject to change for safety reasons (dependent on weather and trail conditions). Participants should have good walking or hiking shoes / boots, dress with appropriate wear for weather conditions, and bring hydration and a flashlight. Be prepared for changeable weather, and longer outings . Carpooling is recommended for trails outside of the urban area. Any questions please call 604-987-Play(7529).
| Ratings | |
| Easy | Little to no elevation gain |
| Moderate | Up to approximately 500' elevation change |
| Intermediate | More than 500' elevation change (or moderate with some short, steep sections) |
| Intermediate+ | Challenging terrain (may include steep sections, roots, dead fall etc.) more than 500' elevation gain. |
Wednesday Morning Walks & Hikes - Intermediate Level
Guide: Barbara (h) 604-980-4492 (c) 604-290-4089 No calls after 6pm or on weekends please.
Download the Wednesday morning walk/hike schedule (
PDF 40.5KB)
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
| Jan 4 | 9:30am | Delbrook Lobby | Hatchery walk - Easy |
| Jan 11 | 9:00am 9:30am 9:50am (Meet by washrooms) |
Meet at Delbrook Drive to Riverside Drive (park on street). Meet at Alpine Parking Lot, at top of Mount Seymour |
Snowshoe Mt. Seymour or area walk |
| Jan 18 | 9:00am 9:30am |
Delbrook Lobby - carpool to Caulfield Shopping Centre. meet by Safeway | Sahalee Trail |
| Jan 25 | 9:30am | Guest Services at bottom of Grouse Mountain - Snowshoe at Grouse - Please pre-register with Barb. If no snow - alternate trails. | Special snowshoe outing. Wear snow boots, mitts & slush pants. Pre-register with Barb. If no snow try Feb 8. Bring $20 (cost for snowshoe rental) or pass. BRING SNACK |
| Feb 1 | 9:30am | End of Riverside Drive North Van. Park on street - meet on bridge. | Fisherman's Trail |
| Feb 8 | 9:30am | Guest services at bottom of Grouse Mot. Please pre-register with Barb. | Trails or snowshoe alternate. See Jan 26 details. |
| Feb 15 | 9:00am 9:30am 9:50am (Meet by washrooms) |
Meet at Delbrook Drive to Indian River Drive (park on street). Meet at Alpine Parking Lot, at top of Mount Seymour |
Brockton or Dog Mountain - snowshoe or area walk if poor weather. BRING SNACK |
| Feb 22 | 9:30am | Cleveland Dam Parking Lot | Capilano Canyon |
| Feb 29 | 9:30am | Lynn Canyon by washrooms at Canyon Cafe | Seymour Demonstration Forest |
| Mar 7 | 9:30am | Bridgeman Park on Keith Rd. east of Mountain Hwy - N.Van | Hastings /Lynn Loop |
| Mar 14 | 9:00am or 9:30am at trail start | Delbrook Lobby - Carpool to Trans Canada rail parking lot Westport Road, West Van | Whyte Lake Trails |
| Mar 21 | 9:00am | Delbrook Lobby carpool to Lynn Headwaters Park at end of Lynn Valley Road, N. Van to last parking lot | Cedar Mills Trails |
| Mar 28 | 9:30am | Ambelside Park West Va. | Village Walk |
Wednesday Evening Walks & Hikes - Intermediate Level
Guide: Barbara (h) 604-980-4492 (c) 604-290-4089 No calls after 6pm or on weekends please.
Download the Wednesday evening walk/hike schedule (PDF 45KB)
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Walk |
| Jan 4 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Lobby | Mosquito Creek trails |
| Jan 11 | 6:45pm | Panorama Park, Deep Cove, North Vancouver | Bowser Trail |
| Jan 18 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Lobby | Hatchery walk |
| Jan 25 | 6:45pm | Delbrook lobby. Carpool to Mt. Seymour for snowshoe. Mt. Seymour Rd., turn right on Indian River, park on the street. Top parking lot by chairlift. | Snowshoe or alternate area walk from Indian River. |
| Feb 1 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Lobby | Park Royal Loop (strenuous or longer) |
| Feb 8 | 6:30pm (carpool) 6:45pm |
Delbrook Lobby | Lonsdale Quay |
| Feb 15 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Lobby. Carpool to front gate of Lynn Headwaters Park, top of Lynn Valley Rd. | Demo Forest Loop |
| Feb 22 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Lobby | Lower Mosquito Creek |
| Feb 29 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Lobby, carpool to Alpine parking lot on Cypress for snowshoeing. Special please pre-register with Barb.(if alternate call by 5:00pm) Apline parking lot. | Snowshoe Black Mtn., wear snow boots, mitts, slush pants and come with snowshoes. |
| Mar 7 | 6:30pm 7:00pm |
Carpool to Cypress. Cross Country parking lot, Hollyburn Mtn. | Snowshoe Hollyburn Mtn. Come with snowshoes. |
| Mar 14 | 6:45pm | Panorama Park - Deep Cove. left on Gallant and right into parking lot. | Indian Arms Park ( easy street walking) |
| Mar 21 | 6:45pm | Delbrook Lobby | Upper Mosquito Trails |
| Mar 28 | 6:45pm | Ambleside Beach | Village walk |
Friday Morning Hikes
Guides: Amanda Leaker 604-354-9255 Femina 604-987-9220
Download the Friday morning walk/hike schedule (PDF 84KB)
| Date | Time | Meeting Place | Hike | Rating |
| Jan 6 | 9:30am | End of the Line |
Headwaters Connector, Varley Trail Suspension | Moderate |
| Jan 13 | 9:30am | Inter River Richard Juryn trail head washrooms |
Upper Bridgeman Park Lynn Canyon, Twin Bridges | Moderate + |
| Jan 20 | 9:30am | Grouse Lot D | BP Grouse to skyline, return to powerline | Difficult |
| Jan 27 | 9:30am | Nelson Canyon trail head off Westport Road |
Whyte Lake circuit | Moderate |
| Feb 3 | 9:30am | Cleveland Dam Parking Lot |
Shinglebolt, Pipeline, Chinook, Cap Pacific trails | Moderate |
| Feb 10 | 9:30am | Mt. Seymour parking lot | Dog Mountain, snowshoe | Moderate |
| Feb 17 | 9:30am | Panorama Park |
Quarry Rock | Moderate |
| Feb 24 | 9:30am | Woodale and St. ,Mary's |
St. George's Trail | Moderate + |
| Mar 2 | 9:30am | Grouse Mtn Lot D |
Dam Mountain snowshoe | Difficult |
| Mar 9 | 9:30am | Eagle Harbour trail head | Sahalee | Difficult |
| Mar 16 | 9:30am | Canyon Cafe |
Suspension Bridge to Twin Bridges, Fishermans and BP trails | Difficult |
| Mar 23 | 9:30am | Brothers Creek, Millstream Road past Henlow |
Crossover Trail, Brother's Creek trail | Moderate 2.5 hours |
| Mar 30 | 9:30am | Cypress Nordic Lot | Access Trail Road snowshoe | Moderate + |
| Apr 6 | GOOD FRIDAY |
NO TREK | ||
| Apr 13 | 9:30am | Millstream Road trailhead | Brewis to Trans Canada trail. Brother Creek | Difficult |
| Apr 20 | 9:30am | Gleneagles | Black Mountain, Whyte Lake loop | Moderate |
| Apr 27 | 9:30am | Lynn Peak | Bring Grippers | Difficult 4 hours |
**Please note- walks are dependent on a 12 person minimum. Walks with less than 12 participants will be self directed - no leader will be provided
* Snowshoeing: Participants needing snowshoe rental, be ready with equipment before posted times.
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