Region: The North ShoreDifficulty: StrenuousApprox Time: 14 hoursDistance: 42kmElevation Gain: 2500+ mSeason: summerCamping: NoDog Friendly: Yes (except Runner)Public Transit: YesApprox. 30 min from Van Peaks:•Suicide Bluff(1167m) (P:57m)•de Pencier Bluffs (1230m) (P: 50m)•Mt.Seymour (1449m) (P: 453 m) •Runner Peak (1370 m) (P: 120 m)•Mt.Elsay (1419m) (P: 254m)•Rector Peak (1270m) (P: 60m)•Curate Peak(1266m) (P: 76m)•Vicar Peak (1247m) (P: 57m) From the end of Riverside Drive follow Fisherman’s, Mystery Creek trail, Powerline trail, TNT, Run Lola Run, and Magic Kingdom trails to the Seymour Works Yard. From there head to the end of the parking lot and take the Mt Seymour trail heading west to Suicide Bluff, then east to DePencier Bluff, past first and second pump to Mt Seymour. Return a short ways before catching an old trail around the west side of Seymour which takes you in the direction of Runner and Elsay. Climb runner via a gully on its south side, then drop back down and climb Elsay via its south side. Returning again, you reach a trail junction heading north over the minor summits of Rector, Curate, and Vicar. Now descend to Vicar Lakes and catch the Vicar Lakes trail down to the east spur road near the Seymour Dam. From here it's a 15km run back to the end of Riverside drive. This is a long day. If doing it in early summer bring an ice axe and crampons as there will be snow on the upper ridges. These tracks are also available for download on OSM. Bring a headlamp. Familiarity with the route is required to accomplish this in the estimated time. There is some bush on the route past Elsay. Early season snow can speed progress. For bus access, take the 214 Blueridge from Phibbs Exchange to Stop#54109 at Berkley and Hyannis. From the end of Hyannis Drive you can connect to Fisherman's trail via Hyannis trail and Bridle Path (northbound) or via the Baden Powell (westbound).

Region: The North ShoreDifficulty: EasyTime: 2 hoursDistance: 3.8kmElevation Gain: 100 mSeason: year-roundCamping: NoDog Friendly: YesPublic Transit: YesApprox. 30 min from Van

This trail starts off as an easy hike alongside Lynn Creek, before a challenging creek crossing (could be impossible in higher water) leads to a fairly well marked route through the Hanes Valley. Watch out for bears in this lush valley before scrambling up the steep scree/snow covered approach to Crown Pass. Even in July there was a lot of snow on the pass and on the traverse past Goat Mt., Little Goat Mt, and then over Dam Mt, so the trail was at times hard to follow. After taking in the spectacular 360 degree views, finish up by hiking down Dam Mt. to Grouse Mt. resort, and then down the Grouse Grind. Flat spots for camping on this trail are few and far between, so if you find a good spot, stick with it. Could be done as a challenging day hike.

Difficulty: moderate;Total Distance: 9 km;Elevation Gain: 450m;Give yourself: 5 hours;Highest Point: 1450 metres; Mt. Seymour trail offers three peaks of stunning views. Views of Vancouver, the lower mainland, the Indian Arm, and of what appears to be a never ending stretch of coastal mountains. On a clear day you can even see Vancouver Island. All of this is available from moderate hike from an easily accessible trail, which makes Mt. Seymour one of the most popular North Shore hiking spots.

Region: The North Shore; Difficulty: Difficult; Time: 1.5 - 2 hours; Distance: 2.9km; Elevation Gain: 853 meters; Season: June - September; Camping: No; Dog Friendly: No; Public Transit: Yes; Approx. 30 minutes from Vancouver. The Grouse Grind is Vancouver's most used trail and is renowned for its challenge in requiring physical strength and endurance in order to make it to the top. In less than 3km, the trail climbs more than 850m. Due to the large number of people that use this trail, primarily for exercise, maintenance workers have had to build wooden stairs on much of the path in order to prevent further erosion from overuse.