Crooked Falls is an incredible waterfall along the Sigurd Creek Trail in Upper Squamish. The trail is a peaceful and moderately challenging trek through the forest. The Sigurd Trail reaches Crooked Falls at around 490 m elevation. You get some unique views of the waterfall as Sigurd Creek tumbles down the mountain, in a crooked fashion.
The 14 Best Spring Hikes Around Vancouver
You don’t need to wait for the summer to get outside and enjoying some incredible hikes. Panoramic lookouts, waterfalls, canyons, forests and more can all be explored at elevations below the snowline in this collection of spring hikes.
This isn’t an exhaustive list of all the spring hikes around Vancouver, but it’s a collection of our 14 favorites.
Tunnel Bluffs Hike near Lions Bay
Tunnel Bluffs is a scenic hike near the town of Lions Bay. From Tunnel Bluffs, you have an unbeatable view of Howe Sound and its many islands. The sunsets from Tunnel Bluffs are spectacular.
Hiking Opal Cone in Garibaldi Provincial Park
Like many of the hikes in Garibaldi Provincial Park, the hike to Opal Cone is one that seems to provide endless breathtaking views. At 35 km, the hike is a very long day-hike, however, the trail is not overly challenging or technical. Many of the kilometers covered are on rolling, wide trail.
Elfin Lakes Trail Hike in Garibaldi Provincial Park
Elfin Lakes is a very popular hiking destination located in Garibaldi Provincial Park near Squamish, B.C. There are two lakes (one swimmable, one reserved for drinking water), a well-equipped shelter, and a campsite available in a beautiful, alpine area. Camping at Elfin Lakes also opens up the opportunity to tackle other hiking destinations in the area, such as The Gargoyles, Opal Cone and Mamquam Lake.
Hiking the Sea to Summit Trail in Squamish
The Sea to Summit Trail expands upon the already existing Upper Shannon Falls Trail, which is an offshoot of the popular Stawamus Chief hiking trail. The trail is steep, long and challenging. It provides a great workout, and also nice views along the way, including an up-close look at Upper Shannon Falls.