Seymour Provincial Park has some fantastic hiking trails grouped together at the end of a beautiful drive from downtown Vancouver. Mystery Lake and Goldie Lake can be combined in a nice loop trail and Dog Mountain and Mount Seymour are usually done as separate, half-day hikes from the same trailhead. Deep Cove Lookout just past and below Seymour Provincial Park.
Why should you hike the Deep Cove Lookout trail in Vancouver?Deep Cove Lookout is a wonderful, relatively easy, yet beautifully varied trail through the wilderness of Deep Cove. The lookout viewpoint is always sun facing and on a sunny day you will not want to leave. There always seems to be something going on down on the water. Boats cruising back and forth and sometimes people crab fishing off the dock. Deep Cove is one of many places in Vancouver that an astounding number of locals have not ventured to see, and Deep Cove Lookout has got to be the best way to see it. Vancouver Hiking by Region - Deep Cove Lookout Trail >>
Why should you hike to Mystery Lake in Vancouver?Mystery Lake is about as idyllic as possible for a small mountain lake. Sheltered from the wind the water is always mirror-like, reflecting the forest perfectly. The lake is surrounded by rock outcrops, cliffs and trails ensuring that you can find a quiet corner to relax. The trail, though steep, is just a short 1.5 kilometres from the parking lot at Seymour. The challenging trail that runs past Mystery Lake then descends to Goldie Lake then back to the Seymour parking lot is well worth doing though the trail is hard to follow when the daylight fades in the evening. Vancouver Hiking by Region - Mystery Lake in Mount Seymour Provincial Park >>
Why should you hike to Goldie Lake in Vancouver?Goldie Lake sits in a serene little meadow just a short hike from the Mount Seymour parking lot. Deep in the wilderness, Goldie Lake is often overlooked by other hikers and therefore less busy. Goldie Lake is best combined with a hike to Mystery Lake or Dog Mountain as it is a fairly short hike on its own. Vancouver Hiking by Region - Goldie Lake in Mount Seymour Park >>
Why should you hike to Dog Mountain in Mt Seymour Provincial Park?Beautiful trail, dog friendly and great views at the end make this a locals favourite. You can even grab a beer before or after at the rustic restaurant/cafeteria/pub at the trailhead. Mount Seymour Provincial Park is amazing.. and the cost? Parking - free, trails - free, snowshoeing trails in the winter - free, backcountry camping (where permitted) - free. BC Parks are great! Vancouver Hiking by Region - Dog Mountain in Mount Seymour Park >>
Why should you hike to Mount Seymour in Vancouver?Right from the parking lot you get some amazing views of Vancouver and surrounding areas. Immediately on the trail you come to various trail junctions. Dog Mountain is a short and nice hike that heads off to the left. On the right a trail disappears into the forest heading to Goldie Lake. Partway up Mount Seymour and you come to the tranquil and idyllic Mystery Lake, perfect for swimming. From Mystery Lake to the top of Mount Seymour the views get progressively more sweeping. Finally at the summit you can sit in the sun and squint into the distance in all directions to snow capped mountains, deep blue ocean and of course Vancouver far below. Vancouver Hiking by Region - Mount Seymour in Mount Seymour Park >>
Why should you hike to Mount Elsay in Vancouver?Mount Elsay is located in the back of beyond of Mount Seymour. Well into the wilderness, this challenging trail is tough, rewarding and well off the beaten track. Don't expect to encounter people after you leave the shadow of Mount Seymour behind. Vancouver Hiking by Region - Mount Elsay in Mount Seymour Park >>
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