Easter Weekend Hikes
The Easter Long Weekend marks the first long weekend of Spring and a keenness for hikers to get out and explore some of the trails around Vancouver. While the weather looks uncertain for this weekend, a reminder that the local mountains still are very much winter-like conditions with plenty of snow and slippery conditions in some areas.
Below are several hiking options for the long weekend but be sure to check the weather conditions before setting out on your adventure and pack the 10 Essentials. The weather forecast for Vancouver:
VANCOUVER WEATHERNorvan Falls
Spring is a great time to see waterfalls and Norvan Falls is a great hike in Lynn Headwaters Regional Park. The trail is 14km round trip and follows the scenic Lynn Creek into the backcountry. Dress warmly as the temperatures are often much cooler along this route.
Gold Creek Falls
Gold Creek Falls is another great hike to explore during the spring to witness the flow of the water over the rocks. The trail is located in Golden Ears Provincial Park and is a 5.5km round trip to the waterfall, following a route along Gold Creek. The trail can be pretty muddy this time of year, so wear good shoes.
Golden Ears Canyon Loop
The Golden Ears Canyon Loop is a 12km hiking route in Golden Ears Provincial Park that follows Gold Creek and crosses a bridge further upstream, connecting both sides of the canyon. The route passes several points of interest, including Viewpoint Beach, the Gold Creek Lookout, and a view (side trail) of Gold Creek Falls from the west side of the canyon.
Lighthouse Park
Located along the shores of West Vancouver, Lighthouse Parks has many scenic coastal views of Burrard Inlet. There are several trails to explore within the park but the highlight is walking out to the viewpoint just west of the lighthouse. The park is very popular, so make sure to get there early or plan to take transit.
Minnekhada Regional Park
Metro Vancouver’s Minnekhada Regional Park is a beautiful park located in Coquitlam with a trail to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the marsh area. The hike can be done several ways but the goal should be to make it to the high knoll to see the viewpoint. A shorter hike can be done by looping around the lower section of the marsh.
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