The month of June in Vancouver usually presents longer days and hotter evenings, making for the proper time to squeeze in a scenic hike after work.
Earlier than setting out on a night hike, make certain to inform somebody the place you’re going and while you’ll be again, pack a headlamp, and the necessities, simply in case. Additionally examine whether or not there’s a closing time on the gate while you enter a park as most gates are locked at a particular time round sundown.
Listed here are some nice night mountaineering choices.
Quarry Rock
One of the iconic views within the metropolis, the hike to Quarry Rock from Deep Cove climbs as much as a rocky outcrop overlooking Indian Arm.
Grouse Grind
Referred to as Vancouver’s Stairmaster, the steep and gruelling Grouse Grind path to the highest of Grouse is a problem. The nice factor is it ends on the chalet the place you may seize a drink earlier than heading again down on the tram. Be sure to buy a ticket to take the gondola again down.
Lynn Loop
The Lynn Loop is positioned in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park and is roughly a 5km route that climbs by the rugged North Shore earlier than dropping down and following Lynn Creek again to the parking zone.
Capilano Canyon
The community of trails in Capilano Canyon offers a scenic hike that passes by Cleveland Dam, the Salmon Hatchery, throughout bridges with views of the canyon, and several other part with big Douglas Fir Timber.
Lighthouse Park
Positioned in West Vancouver, Lighthouse Park has plenty of forest trails with a number of viewpoints alongside Burrard Inlet, probably the most scenic being alongside the rocks on the Lighthouse Viewpoint.
Burnaby Mountain
There are a number of trails on Burnaby Mountain to discover, together with the steep Velodrome Path and the community of forested trails alongside North Highway.
Minnekhada Regional Park
Minnekahada Regional Park in Coquitlam is has plenty of discover, together with the marshy areas teaming with wildlife and the spectacular view from the Excessive Knoll.
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
Positioned on the west facet of Vancouver bordering UBC, Pacific Spirit has a community of simple, forested trails to discover and several other sections alongside the rugged seaside.
Belcarra Regional Park
There are two nice night hikes in Belcarra Regional Park: The Admiralty Level Path that follows the shoreline with a number of viewpoints wanting westward and the marginally harder hike to Jug Island Seaside.
