With the opening of the Sea to Sky Gondola in 2014, came the opening of some new hiking trails. There is no hike more popular at the top of the gondola, than Al’s Habrich Ridge. While a mouthful to say, Al’s Habrich Ridge is stunning and worth the journey up the gondola.
Gold Creek Falls Hike in Golden Ears Park
Gold Creek Falls, reached by the Lower Falls Trail, is a popular hike in Golden Ears Provincial Park, near Maple Ridge, B.C.. Gold Creek Falls is a great hike for those camping in the park or visiting Alouette Lake. It is a popular day hike for those seeking an enjoyable and relaxing hike.
Mount Gardner Hike on Bowen Island
Any reason to head to Bowen Island for the day is a good one, but there is perhaps no better reason than for a hike to Mount Gardner. A trip up to Mount Gardner on Bowen Island gives you a great hike with the bonus of a fun day-trip off the mainland.
Crystal Falls Hike in Coquitlam [Closed]
Crystal Falls is an easy 6 km hike in Coquitlam which takes you up alongside the Upper Coquitlam River. The hike ends up at the scenic Crystal Falls waterfall on Pritchett Creek.
This hike is at a low elevation and can be hiked year-round. But hiking in the summer gives you the chance to bring your bathing suit to swim in the river or take a dip in the canyon pools just above Crystal Falls. The water is shallow through most of the Coquitlam River and Pritchett Creek. On a hot day a dip in the water is hard to beat.
High Knoll Hike in Minnekhada Regional Park
The hike to High Knoll is located within Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam, near the Pitt-Addington Marsh and the Pitt River.
With over 200 hectares in Minnekhada Regional Park, there are many trails to explore throughout. The main trails are the Quarry Trail, Mid-Marsh Trail, Lodge Trail and the Fern Trail.
Cypress Falls Hike in West Vancouver
Cypress Falls Park is a lesser known, yet impressive area of forest in West Vancouver. A walk through the trails of Cypress Falls Park takes you amongst some of the biggest trees you can find on the North Shore. The 300+ year old giants are rivalled only by the trees of nearby Lighthouse Park. As Cypress Falls Park sits at a lower elevation, this hike is accessible year-round and is family-friendly.