105 Hikes in and Around Southwestern British Columbia

380 Pages·2018·64.34 MB·English

by  Stephen Hui

Moraine above Upper Joffre Lake.

For my son, Ollie, who agrees every hike should end with ice
cream,
and for everyone dedicated to protecting and maintaining our
trails
SAFETY NOTICE
Hiking, scrambling, and all forms of outdoor recreation involve inherent
risks and an element of unpredictability. Many of the hikes in this
guidebook are not for novices and may not be safe for your party. There
are dangers on every road, trail, and route, and conditions can change at
any time. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, this
book may contain errors. You assume full responsibility for your safety
and health in the backcountry. The author, publisher, and distributors
accept no liability for any loss, damage, injury, or death arising from the
use of this book. Check current conditions, carry the ten essentials,
exercise caution, and stay within your limits.
CONTENTS
Foreword by T’uy’t’tanat—Cease Wyss
A Tribute to Mary and David Macaree
Introduction
Being Prepared by Michael Coyle
Ethical Hiking by Jaime Adams
How to Use This Guide
Key to Map Symbols
Overview Map
Hikes at a Glance
Hikes North of Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER
1 Mount Seymour
2 Mount Elsay
3 Lynn Creek
4 Lynn Peak Lookout
5 Norvan Falls
6 Mount Burwell
7 Lower Mount Fromme
8 Mount Fromme
9 Goat Mountain
10 Crown Mountain
WEST VANCOUVER
11 Capilano Pacific Trail
12 Hollyburn Mountain
13 Mount Strachan
14 Unnecessary Mountain
15 Black Mountain
16 West Knob
LIONS BAY TO BRITANNIA BEACH
17 Mount Harvey
18 Brunswick Mountain
19 Tunnel Bluff
SQUAMISH
20 Sea to Summit Trail
21 Al’s Habrich Ridge Trail
22 Stawamus Chief Mountain
23 Watersprite Lake
24 Mount Crumpit
25 Elfin Lakes
26 The Gargoyles
27 Tantalus View Lookout
CHEAKAMUS RIVER
28 Garibaldi Lake
29 Mount Price
30 Panorama Ridge
31 The Black Tusk
32 Brew Lake
33 Brandywine Mountain
34 Conflict Lake
WHISTLER
35 Crater Rim Trail
36 Half Note Trail
37 Flute Summit
38 Blackcomb Burn
39 Decker Tarn
40 Rainbow Pass
41 Skywalk South
42 Skywalk North
PEMBERTON TO LILLOOET
43 Mount Currie Trail
44 Tenquille Lake
45 Camel Pass
46 Cool Creek Canyon
47 Twin Lakes
48 Joffre Lakes
49 Mount Rohr
50 Anniversary Glacier
Hikes East of Vancouver
BELCARRA TO COQUITLAM
51 Lakeview Trail
52 Mount Beautiful
53 Coquitlam Lake View Trail
54 High Knoll
PITT MEADOWS AND MAPLE RIDGE
55 Alouette Mountain
56 Evans Peak
57 Golden Ears
58 Gold Creek
MISSION TO HARRISON HOT SPRINGS
59 Mount St. Benedict
60 Campbell Lake
61 Bear Mountain
ABBOTSFORD AND CHILLIWACK
62 Teapot Hill
63 Cheam Peak
64 Mount Thurston
HOPE AND FRASER CANYON
65 Hope Lookout Trail
66 Hope Mountain
67 Hope–Nicola Valley Trail
68 Tikwalus Heritage Trail
COQUIHALLA PASS TO TULAMEEN RIVER
69 Manson’s Ridgex
70 Palmer’s Pond
71 The Flatiron
72 Illal Mountain
73 Podunk Creek
MANNING PROVINCIAL PARK
74 Skagit River Trail
75 Windy Joe Mountain
76 Frosty Mountain
77 Lightning Lakes
78 Snow Camp Mountain
79 Three Brothers Mountain
Hikes West of Vancouver
HOWE SOUND
80 Mount Gardner
81 Lookout Peak
SUNSHINE COAST
82 Chapman Lake
83 Mount Steele
84 Triangle Lake
85 Mount Daniel
86 Fairview Bay
87 Walt Hill
88 Confederation Lake
89 Manzanita Bluff
GULF ISLANDS