Howe Sound

Covering the Howe Sound regions of Lions Bay, Squamish, Bowen Island and Cheakamus

Hiking Martin Peak near Squamish

Hiking Martin Peak near Squamish  4/5 Me on the summit of Martin Peak, Gibson Peak behind Contents Martin Peak Hike Information Difficulty: DifficultDistance: 16.85KmElevation Gain: 1,060mHighest Elevation: 1,877mAverage Gradient: 12.58% Effort/Reward Ratio: High / HighTime Needed:      – Slow: 7 – 8 Hours     – Moderate: 6 – 7 Hours     – Fast: 5 – […]

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Hiking the Four Lakes Trail near Squamish

Hiking the Four Lakes Trail near Squamish  3/5 Edith Lake along the Four Lakes Trail Contents Four Lakes Trail Hike Information Difficulty: Very EasyDistance: 7.5KmElevation Gain: 164mHighest Elevation: 313mAverage Gradient: 4.37% Effort/Reward Ratio: Low / LowTime Needed:      – Slow: 2.5 – 3 Hours     – Moderate: 2 – 2.5 Hours     – Fast: 1.5 – 2 Hours

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Hiking Mount Crumpit in Squamish

Hiking Mount Crumpit in Squamish  3/5 One of the Mount Crumpit Viewpoints Contents Mount Crumpit Hike Information Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 5.80KmElevation Gain: 304mHighest Elevation: 331mAverage Gradient: 10.48% Effort/Reward Ratio: Moderate / ModerateTime Needed:      – Slow: 3 – 4 Hours     – Moderate: 2 – 3 Hours     – Fast: 1.5 – 2 Hours Dogs Permitted?: YesSeason: Year-Round4×4 /

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Hiking Slhanay Peak in Squamish

Hiking Slhanay Peak in Squamish  4/5 The Chief from one of the lookouts on Slhanay Peak Contents Slhanay Peak Hike Information Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 6.90KmElevation Gain: 685mHighest Elevation: 665mAverage Gradient: 19.85% Effort/Reward Ratio: Moderate / HighTime Needed:      – Slow: 4 – 5 Hours     – Moderate: 3 – 4 Hours     – Fast: 2.5 – 3 Hours Dogs

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Hiking Slhanay Peak & The Chief Traverse in Squamish

Hiking Slhanay Peak & The Chief Traverse in Squamish  5/5 View from third peak looking back at Slhanay Peak and the cliff you’ll climb up. Contents Slhanay Peak & The Chief Traverse Hike Information Difficulty: DifficultDistance: 16KmElevation Gain: 1,325mHighest Elevation: 702mAverage Gradient: 16.56% Effort/Reward Ratio: High / Very HighTime Needed:      – Slow: 7 – 8 Hours   

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Hiking Jurassic Ridge & Murrin Park Loop near Squamish

Hiking Jurassic Ridge & Murrin Park Loop near Squamish  4/5 One of the many viewpoints along Jurassic Ridge Contents Jurassic Ridge & Murrin Park Loop Hike Information Difficulty: EasyDistance: 3.20KmElevation Gain: 180mHighest Elevation: 293mAverage Gradient: 11.25% Effort/Reward Ratio: Moderate / ModerateTime Needed:      – Slow: 1.5 – 2 Hours     – Moderate: 1 – 1.5 Hours     –

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Hiking Tunnel Bluffs near Lions Bay

Hiking Tunnel Bluffs near Lions Bay  4/5 Me at Tunnel Bluffs Viewpoint Contents Tunnel Bluffs Hike Information Difficulty: ModerateDistance: 12.5KmElevation Gain: 500mHighest Elevation: 692mAverage Gradient: 8.00% Effort/Reward Ratio: Moderate / HighTime Needed:      – Slow: 4.5 – 6 Hours     – Moderate: 3.5 – 4.5 Hours     – Fast: 2.5 – 3.5 Hours

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Hiking Anif Peak near Squamish

Hiking Anif Peak near Squamish  4/5 Me on Anif Peak ridgeline, the more adventurous could walk across this but I chose to stay put. If you look closely at the summit you will see the crown of a recent avalanche Contents Anif Peak Hike Information Difficulty: DifficultDistance: 14KmElevation Gain: 1,100mHighest Elevation: 1,645mAverage Gradient: 15.70% Effort/Reward Ratio: High /

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Hiking Alpen Mountain near Squamish

Hiking Alpen Mountain near Squamish  4/5 View from the summit of Alpen Mountain Contents Alpen Mountain Hike Information Difficulty: DifficultDistance: 17.95KmElevation Gain: 1,251mHighest Elevation: 1,711mAverage Gradient: 13.94% Effort/Reward Ratio: High / HighTime Needed:      – Slow: 8 – 9 Hours     – Moderate: 7 – 8 Hours     – Fast: 6 – 7 Hours

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Hiking Mount Harvey near Lions Bay

Hiking Mount Harvey near Lions Bay  5/5 View from Mount Harvey of the Lions, Unnecessary Mountain, Mount Harvey ridgeline and Howe Sound Contents Mount Harvey Hike Information Difficulty: Very DifficultDistance: 12.1KmElevation Gain: 1,420mHighest Elevation: 1,652mAverage Gradient: 23.47% Effort/Reward Ratio: High / Very HighTime Needed:      – Slow: 7 – 9 Hours     –

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