Vancouver is know for its vast outdoor beauty, from the ocean all the way to tip tops of our many mountains, there is so much to see and do. Vancouver is know to have some great trails for hiking, some being more difficult than others. Which are the top 3 best hikes you can do in Vancouver? Lets get into it!
Number 3. Grouse Grind
The Grouse Grind is one of the most popular hikes in Vancouver because of it being pretty difficult, but also because of the competitive aspect it brings with people keeping track of their times as they get to the top of the mountain. The hike starts off very off very easy and gives you a very false sense of confidence of what is to come. As soon as you get about 5 to 10 minutes into the hike, depending on how fast you go, the steps just keep getting steeper and steeper the further up you go. Depending on your pace and fitness levels the hike should take you between 50-75 minutes to do the entire thing. and the best part is once your done you can go grab a drink and a bite to eat and enjoy the gondola ride on the way down.
Number 2. St. Marks Summit
St. Marks Summit is a breathtaking hike located on Cypress mountain with some of the most amazing views you could imagine. I will say the hike is relatively long so you need to have an empty schedule to dedicate your entire day to this 3-3.5 hour hike. The hike is considered decently moderate in terms of difficulty and the best times of year to hike at St. Marks Summit would be from July-October.
Number 1. The Chief
The Chief like the Grouse grind starts off very tame then quickly becomes very steep and for myself personally, made me absolutely exhausted by the end. The Chief has 3 peaks each increasing with a bit more difficulty each time. Closer to the top of the third peak there has even been a man made latter and chain rope that helps you get up the side of one of the boulders to see the main view point at the top. All together the hike takes approximately 2-3 hours, but the view at the top is very worth it as you are able to see a clear view of the Howe sound and other neighbouring mountain ranges.
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