Mount Seymour trail offers three different peaks of stunning views. These peaks are commonly referred to as Pump Peak, Second Pump Peak, and Mount Seymour Peak. While Pump Peak and Second Pump Peak can be destinations of their own, it is most common to hike to the third and final peak, the summit of Mount Seymour itself.
Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver
Maplewood Flats in North Vancouver is a 311-acre conservation area managed by the Wild Bird Trust of B.C. Maplewood Flats contains over 3 km of trails lining a beautiful and peaceful tidal marsh. It is a serene birding, nature observation, and walking area.
Rice Lake Hike in North Vancouver
Rice lake sits in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in North Vancouver and is a nice, easy hike you can do year-round. A quiet and peaceful loop around the lake will take about 1 hour at a leisurely pace, and is great for family outings. The trail is also good for some trail running, and the lake is a popular fishing spot.
Hiking Crown Mountain in North Vancouver
From a height of 1,504 m, Crown Mountain offers one of the most spectacular views from any of the North Shore summits. Nestled behind Grouse Mountain in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park, this is not an easy hike, but is well worth the effort. With a stunning panoramic view of Vancouver as you look down over the peaks of Goat Mountain and Grouse Mountain to the south, and with a cascade of mountains to the north, east and west, it’s a view that’s hard to beat.
St. Mark’s Summit Hike in West Vancouver
St. Mark’s Summit is a peak along the Howe Sound Crest Trail that offers spectacular views of Howe Sound. Hiking the entire Howe Sound Crest Trail (which runs all the way to Porteau Cove) is more than a simple day hike, but heading to Saint Mark’s Summit is a worthy destination of its own and can be done in about 4 to 5 hours. From the peak you can see the islands of Howe Sound, the Tantalus Range and even Vancouver Island.