A hard out-and-back hike to a big view. A real workout, with about 450 m of climbing over 8–9 km. Plan on 4–5 hours and pack the Ten Essentials.
Challenging · 8–9 km out-and-back · +450 m climb · 4–5 hours · Dogs: on leash
Verified on October 24, 2026 against the official park page: dogs, passes. Other figures are approximate. · Sources · Cite this page
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North Shore · ~35 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check BC Parks before you go.
Schematic: an illustrative shape drawn from total distance and gain, not a GPS trace. Real ups and downs will differ.
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| Region | North Shore |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Challenging |
| Season | Summer and fall; winter is avalanche terrain |
| Trailhead | Mount Seymour Provincial Park, main parking lot |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | BC Parks winter day-use vehicle pass on peak winter dates. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Better for older, fit kids or adults |
| Highlights | Views |
| Crowds | Moderate |
| Managed by | BC Parks |
Easy to stray into steep gullies in fog. Do not hike down the drainages off the summit ridge.
Numbers are approximate. Check BC Parks for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 8–9 km (out-and-back) with roughly 450 m of elevation gain. Most people take 4–5 hours. Figures are approximate; check BC Parks before you go.
Yes, on leash.
BC Parks winter day-use vehicle pass on peak winter dates.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
See also: Dog-friendly hikes · Hikes with the best views · Hikes for July · Hikes for August · Hikes for September · Hikes for October · North Shore hikes · Dog-friendly hikes · Guides
Hike Vancouver. "Mount Seymour (Pump Peak to Summit)." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/mount-seymour/
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