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The following is a rough guide to various mountains located around Vancouver. If you are planning on going on either one of these trails, it is advisable to drive a car as some buses will not be able to take you there. As always, remember to bring along at least 1 1/2 litre of bottled water, food, medical supplies and emergency blankets and flare. As there may be bears around, be sure to bring along a bear spray which are sold in various outdoor sporting good stores.

For information regarding bear awareness, visit Bear Aware BC or Safety Guide to Bears in the Wild.

Wear comfortable hiking boots and at least two pair of socks. Depending on what season you go in, it is always a good idea to bring an extra jacket ('windbreaker'), gloves and adequate rain gear. Going to the top of mountains does not mean you won't get sunburn so take the sun lotion as a precaution. Always let someone know where you have been as a safety precaution.

Vancouver is blessed with natural and beautiful wilderness so it is only fair that you should respect nature and keep to the hiking trails. Ultimately, the responsibility of maintaining our natural wonder rests with you.

TIP: Try to follow the trail markers along each trail. If you are lost, try to backtrack to the last one and start again. If you are completely lost, do not panic and decide whether to stay or return. A compass and a map will be most useful so do not try to leave your hotel without them!

For more information on sightseeing, tours and hiking please refer to the vancouver business directory.

Historic Hollyburn (North Shore) Statistics: Hours: approximately 7 hours (round trip) High Point: 1325m Best Time: July to November Location: Along Cypress Parkway	Lower Grouse Mountain Trails Statistics: Hours: approximately 5 hours (round trip) High Point: 1125m (Chalet) Best Time: April to November Location: Nancy Greene Way
Howe Sound Crest Trail Statistics: Hours: approximately 7 hours (round trip) High Point: 1525m Best Time: July to October Location: Cypress Creek	Goat Mountain (North Shore) Statistics: Hours: approximately 4.5 hours (round trip) High Point: 1401m Best Time: July to October Location: Grouse Mountain
Lynn Headwaters (North Shore) Statistics: Hours: approximately 6 hours (round trip) High Point: 430m Best Time: April to November Location: Gouse Mountain	Deeks Peak (Howe Sound) Statistics: Hours: approximately 8 hours (round trip) High Point: 1764m Best Time: July to October Location: Squamish
Rainbow Lake Statistics: Hours: approximately 6 hours (round trip) High Point: 1465m Best Time: July to October Location: Whistler Mountain	Diez Vistas Trail (Fraser Valley North) Statistics: Hours: approximately 5.5 hours (round trip) High Point: 607m Best Time: April to November Location: Coquitlam
Eagle Peak (Fraser Valley South) Statistics: Hours: approximately 8 hours (round trip) High Point: 1280m Best Time: July to October Location: Coquitlam	Galene Lakes Statistics: Hours: approximately 11 hours or overnight (round trip) High Point: 1755m Best Time: July to October Location: Skagit River
Gate Mountain (Fraser Canyon) Statistics: Hours: approximately 7 hours (round trip) High Point: 1450m Best Time: June to October Location: Spuzzum	Poland Lake (Hope-Manning Park) Statistics: Hours: approximately 7 hours (round trip) High Point: 1754m Best Time: July to October Location: Manning Park
Keremeos Columns Statistics: Hours: approximately 5 hours (round trip) High Point: 1205m Best Time: May to November Location: Keremeos	Gambier Island West (Sechelt and Islands) Statistics: Hours: approximately 6 hours (round trip) High Point: 475m Best Time: May to October Location: Squamish