7 Vancouver Hikes That Are Waiting For You The Second Spring Hits
Time to come out of hibernation! 🌞
Stawamus Chief hike view. Right: Tunnel Bluffs hike view.
After a long and rainy winter, spring is finally coming to Vancouver, and it's time to get outside and enjoy it.
Luckily, some of the best hikes in B.C. are close to the city and perfect for that spring weather.
Soak up some sun as you hike to the top of a mountain and get the most stunning view ever. Or go for something a little less intense that still has an epic lookout at the end.
There are Vancouver hikes that range all the way from super easy to a really good workout that'll have you dripping in sweat.
Whatever you're in the mood for, it's the perfect weekend activity for the sunny days ahead.
Get out your spring bucket list — because you'll want to remember these incredible hikes.
Stawamus Chief
Price: Free
Address: Squamish, BC
Why You Need To Go: This hike is known far and wide as being pretty difficult. The best part though is that you can choose if you want to go to the first, second or third lookout. So if you're feeling tired partway through, you can still get a good view without doing the entire hike.
Tunnel Bluffs
Price: $3/hour per vehicle
Address: Squamish-Lillooet D, BC
Why You Need To Go: This hike will take you about four hours to do in total. The view is worth every minute of effort though. Plus, there's lots of room to sit and relax at the top before you head back down.
Dog Mountain
Price: $5 per vehicle
Address: 1700 Mt. Seymour Rd., North Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: This is a fairly easy 5-kilometre hike that will give you a look at the entire city, ocean and mountains. There will be a bit of snow here in the early spring, but it's still a great hike.
Gold Creek Falls
Price: Free
Address: Maple Ridge, BC
Why You Need To Go: This hike is nice and easy. It's deep in nature so you'll feel super relaxed, and you pass by a beautiful lake.
Lighthouse Park
Price: Free
Address: Beacon Ln., West Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: You can do the 6-kilometre loop through Lighthouse Park and feel like you're in Jurassic Park. There is lush green nature all around, and you get an amazing view of the ocean and lighthouse about halfway through.
Murrin Park Loop
Price: Free
Address: Squamish, BC
Why You Need To Go: Especially considering the amazing view, this hike is fairly easy. It's just under 2 kilometres and is only a short drive from Vancouver. You might spot some rock climbers there on a sunny day, so keep an eye out.
Grouse Grind
Price: Free to hike up; $20 to take the gondola down
Address: 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, BC
Why You Need To Go: You may have already assumed from the name — this is a tough one. It's an accomplishment to make it up the steep hike to the top, but the good news is you take a gondola down!
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
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