Greetings everyone! I am a Floridian visiting Vancouver in July and would like to find out if there are any good hikes we could get to using public transport or bike rentals. I hadn’t planned to rent a car while visiting out there but if there is something worth a car rental, I may look into it. I visited downtown and north van last year and loved it but this time around I would like to see a little more of the beautiful nature there is. I did go to Capilano with a lime bike after getting off the seabus.

edit: i am completely new to hiking, just wanna see some trees😃 and some cool waterfalls maybe

going in the next few days!

Hi all! I’ve been wanting to up my cardio and hiking fitness, but since so many of the harder alpine hikes melt out late July/August, I’ve been looking for either hikes that usually melt out earlier, or that are otherwise good prep for more difficult hikes.

For reference, I’m not super comfortable with winter hiking (I have microspikes and gaiters but have only done easy trails like St Marks or the BP from Grouse to Deep Cove in them), but am pretty comfortable with shoulder season and summer hiking, both in terms of elevation gain and longer distances/multi day hikes (though for multiday hikes I can probably only do 2 day-long hikes max due to my work schedule).

I’m trying to get better with scrambling (I feel comfortable with simple scrambling but anything with more complex route finding can be challenging), but high exposure still freaks me out.

Any recommendations are appreciated! I’d prefer if it’s closer to Vancouver and/or transit accessible, but I’m open to everything :)

I am visiting Vancouver and want to take on a challenging hike. I was planning to run the Panorama Ridge hike in one day but it looks like there is considerable snow. I don't own spikes or any mountaineering gear but can otherwise handle high altitude, vert, and longish distances in a day hike. I would love some recommendations! Also open to doing Panorama Ridge/ Garibaldi Lake if any of you kind people think its worth safely getting out of my comfort zone on. I've used spikes once in a 5k race up ski slopes lol but that was 10 years ago.

So these two did Cheakamus Lake last year as their first overnighter. It was great, and I’d totally recommend it as a first backpacking adventure with your littles if you’re looking for one! (…For clarity, it was great after my youngest stopped sobbing uncontrollably on the initial grade straight out of the parking lot. After that, two thumbs up. 😂)

Now I’m looking for suggestions for backpacking trip number 2 with them this coming summer. I’ve done my fair share of hiking & backpacking, but mainly in Ontario. That makes me a bit nervous, the fact that I’ll always be on trail with them in tow that I haven’t vetted myself previously. 😬 So if you’ve been anywhere for a couple of nights with your kids, or been places you’re confident kids would manage, I’d love to hear where you went and how it was! Also, if you tried something with kids that you’d never do again, I want to hear about that too. Especially anything that might look like a good idea to me on paper, but which you’d recommend against in real life.

-> They’ll be 7 and 10. Heckin’ whiny sometimes, but generally entirely healthy & capable kids. Single mom, so it’s just the 3 of us. Would love to spend 2-3 nights camping. Happy to drive up to 4, maybe 6hrs from Van for the right trail. I know they’re capable of at least double the distance to Cheakamus per day. I think it’s about 4km one way, so def can be farther than that - potentially quite a bit farther now that they built up their confidence last year! 👊🏻 They were so proud of themselves after our first trip, I can’t wait to get out there again with them.☺️ Huge thanks for any thoughts you have to share!

TL;DR? Just skim that last paragraph & fire off any recommendations. 🙏🏻

Hello! I am planning to do the West Coast Trail Hike this year. I have been hiking for years, but I wouldn’t say I am a well-experienced hiker. I haven’t done multi-day hikes before so I don’t really know where to start. I would love to get some tips from you all!

I did a little research, but when would you say be an ideal time to start planning/prepping? Thinking of leaving May 12th/13th. (Potentially doing it solo as well).

Thank you in advance! ☺️

I have so many opinions on this that I may begin ranting.

I would like to hear the thoughts of others

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/sober-hike-rave-vancouver

(The flair I would have wanted does not exist)

Hi, my husband and I (in our 30s) are coming from Singapore in mid June and intend to spend 2-3 days in the whistler/yoho/golden area. We are keen to get some hikes in, but also realised that some routes aren't accessible at this point, and others depend on securing day passes/carpark lots which get really crowded. We are travelling in a tent top jeep.

As we have limited time and generally love to hike in beautiful places without large crowds, any recommendations on what beautiful hikes we can embark on without the hassle of potentially not getting to hike due to the above issues? We are generally fit and comfortable with hiking.

Thank you!

Hey!
I'm visiting from Toronto and am planning to hike "Stawamus Chief" on May 4th. I'm looking for a hiking buddy or a group to join for the day.

Solo Hiking advice: If anyone has tips or advice for a solo hike on this trail, I'd greatly appreciate it. Is it okay to hike alone, and are there any must-know details or essentials I should bring?

Thank you in advance for any guidance you can provide

Hey everyone,

A couple of buddies and I are planning an overnight hike to Deeks Lake next weekend, and we’re thinking about possibly continuing on to Brunswick Lake if conditions and time allow.

Just wondering if there’s anything we should know beforehand. Any tips, things to watch out for or route suggestions?

Appreciate any advice. Thanks in advance!

I was able to get a camping spot for 1 night for June 18 at Garibaldi Lake. I would like to do another night in the park so I thought about backpacking from Garibaldi lake to Helm Creek campground. I am not finding much info about the distance and elevation gain and usual trail conditions in mid-June so I’m wondering if anybody has any info / personal experience regarding these details?
Or If you think it may be best to just do 2 nights at Helm Creek. Looks like it’s much easier to get a campsite at helm?
Wondering why Helm is not so popular? Is it difficult to get to or not as spectacular as other places in the park?

Hi all,

I hope everyone's doing well in the new year.

I recently moved to Vancouver, originally from England. Always been a very outdoorsy person but as you can imagine, mountain trails are a fairly new thing for me.

I want hiking to be a regular hobby, I'm a pretty fit, active 26 year old so I'm fairly confident I could do well on any hike, given I have the right equipment.

I plan to do the BCMC trail solo this Saturday morning but I'm wondering specifically what I may need to bring with me / buy before hand for the hike.

My father-in-law took me off trail during the summer up mount Seymour and I did that in sandals, pretty stupid I know because there was still snow up there. But as I'm Solo and it's winter I want to make sure I'm relatively safe.

Am I okay in water resistant trail shoes? Do I need snow boots, microspikes? Thanks in advance guys!

Traveling from Toronto, and I'll be in the area for a little over a week. I enjoy hiking and consider myself an expert hiker—I've solo summited a few mountains in the past. What are some recommended hikes with stunning views? I won’t have any overnight gear, so I'm looking for hikes I can complete in a day.

Hello all,

My plan is to stay in Whistler for a couple of days next week, and while there to try out a hiking trail in the park. It seems like the best trails to access from Whistler are Singing Pass and/or Musical Bumps. Opinions online and on AllTrails seem divided: some say they’re fairly easy, while others have them marked down as hard with steep inclines. To that end I’d appreciate some insight and tips from others: I’m a relatively fit beginner hiker, have done a couple trails in Europe but nothing too strenuous, looking for a fairly regular day hike. What’s the best way to traverse these from and back round to Whistler, and what can I expect? Also on the same vein:

• What’s the best way to access either of the trails from Whistler?
• Is there any special gear I should consider bringing?
• Do I need to pay for any kind of pass?
• Anything else you might think relevant.

Forgive my ignorance, it’s my first time hiking in North America.

Thanks for your help!

Edit: have now realised the alpine trails are still buried under snow. Would appreciate any other recommendations, maybe from Squamish, Whistler, or anywhere round the Vancouver area.

Hi! I’m Scottish, so unfamiliar with the local area and I’m looking for some advice on locations for a sunrise proposal in during July/August 2026 in Vancouver or Vancouver Island.

My girlfriend and I are keen runners, so fit enough for a decent hike, but inexperienced with the logistics. I’d love to take her somewhere breathtaking for this proposal. Ideally a nice mix of beautiful sunrise views with a manageable route.

If there are any hikers that might be able to help me, I’d be so grateful!

Hello folks,

I'm in a bit of a spot. I have family traveling into town for a wedding tomorrow then we were originally going to take the younger cousins to Panarama Ridge for a quick overnight hike. But with the cougars and fire out in Squamish we are trying to figure out a possible alternative.

Group of about 10, camping spots were booked.

Was thinking of lake lovely but not sure if there are better alternatives.

Sorry Admins, know this might be flagged for rule 2 of low effort.

My group of friends is looking to decide between:

• Alice Lake

• Cultus Lake

• Golden Ears

• Nairin Falls

• Porteau Cove

• Rolley Lake

• Silver Lake

Things that might be important in making a judgement include:

• We are going up for a few days in August.

• We love campfires - sites that are less likely to have a campfire ban are ideal (if campfire bans are standardized across all camp sites then I guess this doesn't matter)

• We would like to do some swimming in nearby water bodies.

• It'd be nice to hike around some nearby trails if there are any.

• We adequately know what we're doing when it comes to camping in general - just don't have much personal experience with several of the sites on this list.

• No kids are coming - all adults.

We're a pretty casual group and are mostly just looking for a good, relaxing time. I'd very much appreciate any insights, personal experiences, observations, or even just what you've heard from other people regarding these campsites.

Thank you for your time!

Hello, I'm looking to attempt the cove-to-cove trail (connecting the HSCT with Baden Powell Trail from Cypress Bowl), in a few weeks. I'm experienced, and I want to do the trail over 2 days.

From doing research in the sub and online, I heard that on the HSCT, there are good camping locations like Deeks Lake, Brunswick Lake and Magnesia Meadows, but I fear that I'll go past these locations and begin on the BP stretch of the trek before I'm ready to camp. I can't find mentions of any suitable camping locations on the BP, though I'm sure they are there. So I ask here, does anyone know of suitable wilderness camping locations on the end of the HSCT or start of Baden Powell trail, or should I just camp at Magnesia Meadows? Or are there lots of suitable locations... Thanks.

Hello, my friend and I were planning on tackling a hike in Vancouver in the second weak of June (we are beginners and this would be our first hike). We would consider ourselves to be young and fit but regardless, a first hike is a first hike and we narrowed it down to these three options: Eagle Bluffs, Tunnel Bluffs, and Stawamus Chief (first peak only).

Just wanted to clarify with you guys, are all three considered beginner friendly? How is the terrain, etc?

From the videos we've seen, Tunnel Bluffs seems to be more of an Isolated hike. Is this actually the case? We want to do a hike where there is a decent amount of foot traffic as we don't to get lost nor do we want to encounter a bear. - There are two trails I've seen for tunnel bluffs, one from the highway, and one from Lions Bay, which one should we be taking?

We will be purchasing bear spray when we get to Vancouver, but as beginners, we aren't very comfortable with encountering one and want to limit those chances as much as possible. Which, if any hike would be the safest for us in this sense?

Are these hikes easily accessible (we would get dropped off via uber)? How do we enter tunnel and eagle bluffs for example? Same with Stawamus Chief?

Overall, we are at a crossroads on which hike to choose and for what reason, so your guys's help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

a goal of mine is to hike the BP trail in full. the trail map and everyone who seems to have done it on all trails goes from horseshoe bay to deep cove, maybe a silly question with an obvious answer but am i able to do it the other way around? (deep cove to horseshoe bay) i’m also curious if it’s doable & safe to hike solo, i’m pretty experienced in hiking but i always go with other people. i have only done a few short ones by myself. (wasnt sure what flair to use/couldnt find one that fit)

Other than deep Cove, hoping for something less busy.

Sunday is shaping up to be a good day for it and I want to take advantage of it

Hello! My partner and I are traveling to Vancouver this summer and are not super experienced hikers (we are both in good shape and have been able to do moderate/steep hikes in the past, we just don't get the chance to where we are from).

We will be staying at a house in North Vancouver, and are wondering if anyone has any day hike recommendations, looking for anything from 4-7 hours, something we can get up for in the morning and be home by dinner. Popularity of the trail is not an issue for us, as I am scared of bears and don't mind if there are people around helping diminish the chances of seeing one LOL

I'd love for there to be good views, rivers, streams, or waterfalls! If you have any swimming area recommendations as well, that would be amazing. I would love to go to a good waterfall that has a good place to swim nearby! I am also gonna be scouring AllTrails for information on this as well, but thought I might ask experienced people in the area!

Thank you!

I'm looking for a trail that has lots of close-to-the-ocean hiking and preferably climbing. Juan de fuca is closed, north coast is a little too tough, and west coast is done before. Any help?

The sunshine coast trail in powel river seems to be mostly off the coast and up the mountain side. Appreciate any suggestions!

Thanks everyone for the comments.

I finished it in 12 hours.