Best Hiking Trails in Cypress Provincial Park

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Overview

Cypress Provincial Park is a provincial park in British Columbia that includes a ski resort and hiking and snowshoeing trails in all directions. The privately-owned resort within this park is called Cypress Mountain (although there is no mountain by that name in the park), and was one of the host resorts of the 2010 Winter Olympics. The Cypress Mountain ski chalet marks the southern extent of the Howe Sound Crest Trail.

Getting Started

Park at the top of Cypress and follow signage or track data to scenic views, historical sites, or multi-day trips. There is information posted in the parking area, and there are public washrooms and drinking water.

When to Go

Cypress is popular year-round, but busiest in the winter season while the resort is operational. Trail conditions vary but are generally clear from July through October. In the summer time, parking is effortless.

Permits

Hikes do not require permits, but the resort within the park sells and requires permits for winter sports.

Dog Info

Note that the park has a large number of black bears, including in and around the parking and ski resort area, so use common sense and be alert at all times.

Hiking Trails (22)
Reviews (101)

ehui 2 months ago

Brunswick Mountain Loop

Not for the faint of heart. But do it on a clear day and the views from both peaks are to die for. The ridge scramble along the top of Brunswick gets your heart going and would be ill advised in wet or snow conditions. Also the approach up Harvey from the north side involves a fairly steep incline - you’re definitely using both hands to climb. I did it clockwise and would recommend the same. Did it just under 8 hours accounting for not parking at the closest lot, losing the trail for a bit on the way up Brunswick, and dawdling for over an hour at the top of both peaks.

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crisssteiner 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Black Mountain

Moderate Hike with beautiful views. Next time I’ll be sure to bring my suit for a dip in the lake. The elevation gain at the beginning was the hardest part but only took about 40 min. Would recommend and definitely do again.

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Noah 1 year, 3 months ago

The Lions

Quick trip up the to the West Lion, trail is in good condition, bridge is sound. Main difficulty is in finding parking. Arriving at 0730 on a Sunday wasn't nearly early enough, ended up parking about 25 minutes away from the trailhead. Watch out for Permit Only Parking.

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moser 1 year, 3 months ago

St. Mark’s Summit

It’s rated as a moderate hike I would say the last part is a bit more, but the gorgeous view at the summit is outstanding and a reward for the steeper climb at the last part. Enjoy!

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sebleroux007 1 year, 5 months ago

Eagleridge Bluffs Loop via Baden Powell Trail

Steep at the beginning but the rest was easy. Great hike with some snow/mud and an excellent view

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tthies 1 year, 11 months ago

Black Mountain AT Ski

Great AT workout and gear practice.

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the_royles 2 years, 3 months ago

Black Mountain (South Summit) via Baden Powell Trail

good shade on a hot day. Suggest hike Horseshoe Bay to Cypress (dropped 1 car at Cypress parking lot) rather than the other way-the steep climb up the rocky/large scree section we preferred to coming down it. tiny parking lot at Horseshoe Bay trailhead-go early. saw nobody until Eagle Bluffs-then very crowded. A jump in Cabin lake at Black Mtn to cool off was a treat-lots of people in the water.

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