119 m away
YVR Sunsets: St. Marks Summit
Local classic to take in a beautiful Howe Sound sunset
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9.8 km
- Ascent
- 631 m
- Descent
- 628 m
Eagle Ridge Bluffs and Black Mountain
Cypress Mountain
A must-do day hike near Vancouver with spectacular mountaintop views and dense forests towering over Horseshoe Bay.
Hiking Difficult
- Distance
- 8.9 km
- Ascent
- 488 m
- Descent
- 488 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 916 m
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 12˚
Eagleridge Bluffs is a classic day hike near West Vancouver with stunning views that will have you feeling as if you were standing on top of the world. With vantages towards Vancouver, Cabin Lake, and nearby Black Mountain, this moderate hike through dense forests offers spectacular scenery and options to shorten or lengthen your adventure as needed.
Description
Towering above Horseshoe Bay to the east, the weather can change quickly from sunshine - to fog and rain. Plan accordingly and expect the entire hike to take between 3 and 4 hours, beginning and ending at the based of the Eagle Express Quad Chairlift.
This hike is dog-friendly, but not the best option for younger children or inexperienced hikers due to the overall elevation gain.
Sources: vancouvertrails.com Sebastian Patterson
Difficulty
Difficult
Hiking trails where obstacles such as rocks or roots are prevalent. Some obstacles can require care to step over or around. At times, the trail can be worn and eroded. The grade of the trail is generally quite steep, and can often lead to strenuous hiking.
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Wildlife
- Picturesque
- Dog friendly
- Wild flowers
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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St Marks Summit
Popular hike with scenic views over Howe Sound
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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Hollyburn Mountain Hike
A moderate hike with excellent view over Vancouver and the Salish Sea
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 7.8 km
- Ascent
- 439 m
- Descent
- 439 m
2.1 km away
Hollyburn-Strachan Loop
Challenging North Shore Hike
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 876 m
- Descent
- 876 m
8.6 km away
YVR Sunsets: Tunnel Bluffs
Beautiful Howe Sound sunset with a sneaky peak of Tantalus
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 554 m
- Descent
- 554 m
9 km away
Tunnel Bluffs
The safe and legal option for hiking Tunnel Bluffs.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 726 m
- Descent
- 726 m
9 km away
Mt Harvey - Southwest Ridge
A steep hike, with an easy scramble to the summit
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
9 km away
Mt. Brunswick Scramble
A steep climb with an short, but thrilling narrow exposed ridge to a beautiful summit.
Extreme Hiking
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Superb Snow-Free Winter Hikes around Vancouver
6 routes · Hiking
The Best Day Hikes Around Vancouver
3 routes · Hiking
3 Terrific, Tough Hikes in North Vancouver
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