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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 (24)
  • Reviews (108)
  1. 1
    Black Mountain (South Summit) via Black Mountain Trail
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.7 mi
  2. 2
    Brunswick Mountain via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 17.4 mi
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    Eagleridge Bluffs Loop via Baden Powell Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 5.5 mi
  4. 4
    Yew Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 6.9 mi
  5. 5
    Hollyburn Peak Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 5.0 mi
  6. 6
    Unnecessary Mountain via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ DIFFICULT 11.2 mi
  7. 7
    Heather Lake Loop via Hollyburn Peak Trail
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 3.4 mi
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    Mount Strachan Trail
    ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.8 mi
  9. 9
    Second Lake via Hollyburn Winter Access Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ EASY 1.5 mi
  10. 10
    Snowmaking Reservoir via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ MODERATE 2.2 mi
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    Sean 1 week, 3 days ago
    Erin Moore Trail Loop
    Fantastic 7-8km loop - moderate hike with some technical sections, and lovely meandering sections. Various forest terrain and of course the beautiful memorial to the wonderful young life of Erin Moore that was taken far too soon. My wife and I did this on a rainy Sunday in 3 hours. We will come back and enjoy the trail and all it has to offer again on a more agreeable sunny day!
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    daxhuang 5 months, 1 week ago
    Hollyburn snowshoeing (2021-12-19, 08:46:45)
    The weather is perfect and the snow is good for snow shoeing. We have a very good snow shoeing today!
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    ehui 8 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 10 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, 9 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, 9 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, 11 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 2 years, 4 months ago
    Black Mountain AT Ski
    Great AT workout and gear practice.
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    the_royles 2 years, 9 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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    scot179 2 months, 3 weeks ago
    Strachan via Top Gun
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    Noel 3 months, 1 week ago
    Cypress
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    brendanm86 4 months, 2 weeks ago
    Track (2022-01-09, 09:05:19)
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    mettam 4 months, 4 weeks ago
    Hollyburn Peak Loop
    ★ ★ ★

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    mike_koby 4 months, 4 weeks ago
    Hollyburn Peak Loop via Hollyburn Winter Access Trail
    ★

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    RainierTokyo 7 months, 1 week ago
    Track (2021-07-06, 5:21:40AM)
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    michaelslong 7 months, 2 weeks ago
    Baden-Powell Trail — Horseshoe Bay to Eagle Bluff
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    ross 7 months, 3 weeks ago
    Strachan - Oct 7 21
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    NJ 7 months, 4 weeks ago
    Howesound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    marcvaillancourt.11 8 months ago
    Brunswick Mountain Loop
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    Mars 8 months, 2 weeks ago
    The Lions
    ★

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    moser 9 months, 1 week ago
    West Lion
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    peterhung7 9 months, 1 week ago
    Track (2021-08-22, 10:03:36AM) — St Marks
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    mill24.photography 10 months, 1 week ago
    Howe Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    kklubell 10 months, 2 weeks ago
    Track (7/17/21, 12:51:24PM)
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    elladee 11 months, 3 weeks ago
    Hollyburn Peak Loop
    ★

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    dutz 1 year ago
    Holleyburn Spring hike
    ★ ★ ★

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    AlexBoydc2a0ceefa8f04fea 1 year ago
    Brunswick Mountain Loop
    ★

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    Amy 1 year ago
    St Marks summit (20/5/2021, 9:37:50AM)
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    Amy 1 year ago
    Mt Strachan hike (13/5/2021, 10:07:52AM)
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    robertyvr 1 year, 1 month ago
    Yew Lake Loop via Mount Strachan Trail
    ★

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    Eric 1 year, 1 month ago
    New Track 2021-04-05 4:19:51 p.m.
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    hy2008 1 year, 1 month ago
    20210404HollyburnMountain
    ★

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    Aeko 1 year, 2 months ago
    Hollyburn Peak Loop
    ★ ★

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    Daniel 1 year, 2 months ago
    Track (3/11/21, 11:16:06AM)
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    yukon_scott 1 year, 2 months ago
    Hollyburn Peak via Lot 3b
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    tominadj 1 year, 3 months ago
    Black Mtn
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    iaanedwardjohnston 1 year, 3 months ago
    Track (2021-02-14, 8:02:52AM)
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    mark.stoakes 1 year, 3 months ago
    Track (2021-02-07, 8:25:57AM)
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    RainerKern 1 year, 3 months ago
    Brunswick Mountain via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★

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    tomohaire10 1 year, 4 months ago
    Brunswick Mountain via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    mark.stoakes 1 year, 4 months ago
    Hollyburn Mtn snow shoe
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    Ilyana 1 year, 4 months ago
    Hollyburn Peak Loop
    ★ ★

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    Ilyana 1 year, 4 months ago
    hollyburn
    ★ ★

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    christopherjspears 1 year, 4 months ago
    Hollyburn Skin Track
    ★ ★

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    artejaimecastillo 1 year, 4 months ago
    Cypress Bowen lookout
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    artejaimecastillo 1 year, 4 months ago
    Snowshoes Con Caroline y Bruce (3/1/21 13:05:50)
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    artejaimecastillo 1 year, 5 months ago
    Cypress - Hollyburn (28/12/20 12:04:33)
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    matt_buechler 1 year, 5 months ago
    Track (2020-12-06, 8:31:01AM)
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    Lena 1 year, 5 months ago
    Hollyburn Peak Loop via Hollyburn Winter Access Trail
    ★ ★ ★

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    tbissig 1 year, 7 months ago
    Track (2020-10-11, 9:00:03AM)
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    kerryan2000 1 year, 7 months ago
    Brunswick Mountain via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★

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    meganlwing 1 year, 8 months ago
    Mount Harvey Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    markwainwright1 1 year, 8 months ago
    Hollyburn Mountain
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    markwainwright1 1 year, 8 months ago
    ★ ★ ★

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    Josh 1 year, 8 months ago
    St marks Summit Sunset
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    jgobuildingsolutions 1 year, 8 months ago
    The Lions
    ★

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    svntang 1 year, 8 months ago
    Track (2020-09-05, 2:09:54PM)
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    selina.a.maclean 1 year, 8 months ago
    Black Mtn
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    aka.anandk 1 year, 9 months ago
    Up Eagleridge
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    leokikizeng 1 year, 9 months ago
    Mount Lions
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    kyjowo 1 year, 9 months ago
    Brunswick Mountain via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    markwainwright1 1 year, 9 months ago
    Mount Strachan
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    troymotox 1 year, 9 months ago
    Yew Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★

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    malaena 1 year, 9 months ago
    Yew Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★

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    dieselwylie1 1 year, 9 months ago
    Track (2020-08-05, 3:23:51PM)
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    averyandpaula 1 year, 10 months ago
    St. Mark’s Summit (One Way)
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    clay 1 year, 10 months ago
    St Marks summit Q&C
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    joylim75 1 year, 10 months ago
    Mount Harvey Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    aaron.kitney 1 year, 10 months ago
    Brunswick Mountain via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    Chris Coldewey 1 year, 10 months ago
    Hollyburn with the boys
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    Georg 1 year, 10 months ago
    Mount Harvey with John
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    drew18phillips 1 year, 11 months ago
    The Lions
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    brendanm86 1 year, 11 months ago
    Track (2020-06-26, 09:12:14)
    ★ ★ ★

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    brendanm86 1 year, 11 months ago
    Eagle Bluffs, Black Mountain
    ★ ★ ★

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    juliadaflint 1 year, 11 months ago
    Brunswick Mountain via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    davidar75 1 year, 11 months ago
    Cypress Provincial Park, West Vancouver to Mount Strachan, BC, Canada
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    jeldac99 1 year, 11 months ago
    Brunswick Mountain via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★

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    mcorreia1 1 year, 11 months ago
    Hollyburn Peak Loop
    ★

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    stevemalenica 2 years, 1 month ago
    Hollyburn Peak Loop
    ★ ★

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    meriem 2 years, 1 month ago
    Eagleridge Bluffs Loop via Baden Powell Trail
    ★

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    boa03rh 2 years, 3 months ago
    The Lions - Feb 2020
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    jmufti 2 years, 3 months ago
    Paul, Em and Jav (slow)
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    mmgebauer 2 years, 3 months ago
    Black Mountain
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    pgoyert 2 years, 3 months ago
    Track (2020-02-10, 10:18:06AM)
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    b3x 2 years, 3 months ago
    Cypress snowshoeing extravaganza
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    logandparker4 2 years, 3 months ago
    Hollyburn with Matt
    ★ ★

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    Geoff 2 years, 4 months ago
    Track (2020-01-15, 7:55:24AM)
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    scotta.schneid 2 years, 4 months ago
    Hollyburn sunrise. Jan 14
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    shbarnes 2 years, 5 months ago
    Eagleridge Bluffs Loop via Baden Powell Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    vnomad 2 years, 5 months ago
    St. Marks Summit 30/11/19
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    daylencsmith 2 years, 7 months ago
    West Lion with Ben and the Irish Oct. 27 2019
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    moser 2 years, 7 months ago
    Track (2019-09-30, 8:24:01AM)
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    robnelson4 2 years, 8 months ago
    Mount Harvey
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    upinthesnow 2 years, 8 months ago
    Brunswick Mountain via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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    steph 2 years, 8 months ago
    Bowen lookout
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    Brandit 2 years, 8 months ago
    St. Mark’s Summit
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    irenens 2 years, 9 months ago
    Yew Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    Tiffany 2 years, 9 months ago
    Yew Lake via Howe Sound Crest Trail
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    wangll05 2 years, 9 months ago
    The Lions
    ★ ★

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    Eason 2 years, 9 months ago
    Eagleridge Bluffs Loop via Baden Powell Trail
    ★

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    wagner.chris.w2 2 years, 10 months ago
    Hike with Liisa to west lake.
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    zzoohhaarr 2 years, 10 months ago
    Track (2019-07-09, 17:34:25)
    ★ ★ ★

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    zzoohhaarr 2 years, 10 months ago
    Track (2019-07-08, 18:16:16)
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    mmgebauer 2 years, 11 months ago
    Mount Strachan on Old Strachan Trail and down the run
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    Shahab 2 years, 11 months ago
    West Lion
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    genge0144 3 years ago
    Track (2019-05-14, 13:34:0)
    ★ ★ ★

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    owen 3 years, 1 month ago
    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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    robnelson4 3 years, 1 month ago
    ★ ★ ★ ★

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