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The Most Iconic Hikes In Vancouver To Try This Summer

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It’s time you went outside and soaked up our city’s beauty! Hikes in Vancouver provide a lot of incredible “Instagram-worthy” opportunities that will inspire you to get off the couch and explore all they have to offer.

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Iconic Hikes in Vancouver

Grouse Grind

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A rite of passage among Vancouverites—the hike is known as “Mother Nature’s Stairmaster.” The 2.9-kilometre trail goes up to Grouse Mountain’s peak. It’s quite the climb, with a whopping 2,830 steps, cardio anyone? Challenge yourself to the grind at 6400 Nancy Greene Way in North Vancouver.

Lighthouse Park

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It’s a popular spot for hikers that are looking for easier trails and stunning views. There’s 6-kms of scenic walking trails around the park, situated along the shores of West Vancouver. Enjoy the old-growth cedar and fir trees, and iconic lighthouse at 4902 Beacon Lane.

Quarry Rock

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A 4.8-km hike that offers one of the most beautiful views in the city. It’ll take you about 45-minutes to reach the peak that overlooks Indian Arm and the mountains around Belcarra. This hike is a must, located in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove.

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Cypress Falls

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The gorgeous Cypress Falls hike is a 3-km trek that takes about 1.5 hours to complete. Wander through the forest following Cypress Creek to find two cascading waterfalls, located in West Vancouver.

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Mount Seymour

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Hiking up Mount Seymour will give you a panoramic view of the city and Coastal Mountain Range. The 9-km intermediate hike takes approximately 5 hours round trip. Take on the North Vancouver hike this Summer!

Capilano Pacific Trail

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The hike takes you from Ambleside to Cleveland Dam. The trail follows the Capilano River, the border of North and West Vancouver. The 15-km hike is estimated to take about 4 hours. The route has a bit of everything—beaches, rocky shores, canyon cliffs and rain forest.

St. Mark’s Summit

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The breathtakingly beautiful hike in West Vancouver takes you along Howe Sound Crest Trail. The intermediate hike is 11-kms and takes about 5 hours to complete. Challenge yourself to this hike and be rewarded with the view from the top!

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