Hollyburn Peak Loop
6.3 mi
Distance
2 hrs 46 min
Time
terrain
1,722 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This trail starts on the Howe Sound Crest Trail, branches off perpendicular to the main path right between the two wooden foot bridges and goes up the Christmas Gully to the Strachan peak. From there runs southeast to Hollyburn, then descends down and west on the Baden-Powell trail.
Note: Do this hike clockwise. Give yourself 5.5-6 hours on your first attempt. Experienced hikers.
Getting Started
Follow the guidance for Cypress Provincial Park.
Taking Children
This hike has some challenging hands-and-feet sections and some exposure. Older kids.
Sights to See
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Public Tracks
Strachan-Hollyburn Loop
Starts on the Howe Sound Crest Trail, branches off perpendicular to the main path right between the two wooden foot bridges and goes up the Christmas Gully to the Strachan peaks. From there runs southeast to Hollyburn, then descends down and west on the Baden-Powell trail.
Note: Do this hike clockwise. Give yourself 5.5-6 hours just in case. Experienced hikers.
Strachan-Hollyburn Loop
Starts on the Howe Sound Crest Trail, branches off perpendicular to the main path right between the two wooden foot bridges and goes up the Christmas Gully to the Strachan peaks. From there runs southeast to Hollyburn, then descends down and west on the Baden-Powell trail.
Note: Do this hike clockwise. Give yourself 5.5-6 hours just in case. Experienced hikers.
Strachan-Hollyburn Loop
Starts on the Howe Sound Crest Trail, branches off perpendicular to the main path right between the two wooden foot bridges and goes up the Christmas Gully to the Strachan peaks. From there runs southeast to Hollyburn, then descends down and west on the Baden-Powell trail.
Note: Do this hike clockwise. Give yourself 5.5-6 hours just in case. Experienced hikers.
Strachan-Hollyburn Loop
Starts on the Howe Sound Crest Trail, branches off perpendicular to the main path right between the two wooden foot bridges and goes up the Christmas Gully to the Strachan peaks. From there runs southeast to Hollyburn, then descends down and west on the Baden-Powell trail.
Note: Do this hike clockwise. Give yourself 5.5-6 hours just in case. Experienced hikers.
