Area guide · Metro Vancouver · Updated October 24, 2026
north vancouver (city and district)
North Vancouver (City and District): 17 trails on this site, managed by District of North Vancouver and City of North Vancouver. Local trails and walks in North Vancouver (City and District), part of Metro Vancouver. Parks here are run by the municipality, Metro Vancouver Regional Parks or BC Parks; each trail page names its land manager.
trails
NSGrouse GrindVery hard · 2.5 km · +800 m · 1–2 hoursNSBCMC Trail (Grouse Mountain)Very hard · 2.9 km · +750 m · 1.5–2.5 hoursNSQuarry RockEasy · 3.8–4 km · +100–150 m · 1–1.5 hoursNSLynn LoopEasy · 5–5.5 km · +100–150 m · 1.5–2 hoursNSLynn PeakChallenging · 9 km · +700–720 m · 3–4 hoursNSNorvan FallsModerate · 14 km · +300–400 m · 4–5 hoursNSHanes ValleyVery hard · 15–16 km · +1000–1100 m · 7–9 hoursNSLynn Canyon & 30 Foot PoolEasy · 2–3 km · +50–100 m · 45–60 minutesNSRice Lake LoopEasy · 3 km · +0–30 m · 60 minutesNSCapilano Canyon & Cleveland DamEasy · 4–7 km · +100–200 m · 1.5–2.5 hoursNSDog MountainEasy · 5 km · +100 m · 1.5–2 hoursNSMystery LakeEasy · 3–3.5 km · +150–200 m · 1–1.5 hoursNSMount Seymour (Pump Peak to Summit)Challenging · 8–9 km · +450 m · 4–5 hoursNSMosquito Creek trailModerate · 4–6 km · +150–300 m · 1.5–2.5 hoursNSFisherman's Trail (Seymour River)Easy · 6–10 km · +50–150 m · 2–3 hoursNSSeymour Valley TrailwayModerate · 20–20.5 km · +150–250 m · 4–6 hoursNSMaplewood FlatsEasy · 2–3 km · +0–10 m · 60 minutes
at a glance
- Easiest: Quarry Rock, Lynn Loop, Lynn Canyon & 30 Foot Pool, Rice Lake Loop, Capilano Canyon & Cleveland Dam, Dog Mountain, Mystery Lake, Fisherman's Trail (Seymour River), Maplewood Flats
- Hardest: Grouse Grind, BCMC Trail (Grouse Mountain), Lynn Peak, Hanes Valley, Mount Seymour (Pump Peak to Summit)
- Transit: Grouse Grind, BCMC Trail (Grouse Mountain), Quarry Rock, Lynn Canyon & 30 Foot Pool, Capilano Canyon & Cleveland Dam, Mosquito Creek trail, Maplewood Flats
- Passes: Dog Mountain: BC Parks winter day-use vehicle pass for lots P1 and Lower P5 on peak winter dates.; Mystery Lake: Summer: none. Winter: a BC Parks day-use vehicle pass may apply on peak dates; check BC Parks.; Mount Seymour (Pump Peak to Summit): BC Parks winter day-use vehicle pass on peak winter dates.
All distances, times and drive times are approximate. Check District of North Vancouver and City of North Vancouver for closures before you go.
sources
- BC Parks (checked October 24, 2026)
- BC Parks (Mount Seymour Park) (checked October 24, 2026)
- District of North Vancouver (checked October 24, 2026)
- District of North Vancouver and City of North Vancouver (checked October 24, 2026)
- Metro Vancouver (Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve) (checked October 24, 2026)
- Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (checked October 24, 2026)
- Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Capilano River) (checked October 24, 2026)
- Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Grouse Mountain Regional Park) (checked October 24, 2026)
- Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Lynn Headwaters) (checked October 24, 2026)
- Wild Bird Trust of BC (Maplewood Conservation Area) (checked October 24, 2026)
- AdventureSmart trip plan (checked October 24, 2026)
Cite this page
Hike Vancouver. "North Vancouver (City and District)." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/areas/north-vancouver/
