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It's close proximity to Vancouver, easy access, and
views make this trail a great hike when you are pressed
for time. It's gentle grade makes it a good choice for
people hiking with children, or with non-hikers.
The trailhead is at the parking lot of the Cypress
Bowl downhill ski area just before the building where
you buy your lift passes. There's a sign which says
"Yew Lake Trail" & "Howe Sound Crest
Trail." After crossing a small wooden bridge, the
Yew Lake trail branches off the the left. Stay on the
Howe Sound Crest trail. The trail soon runs into a gravel
road. Turn left and continue the gentle climb. In about
20 minutes you'll come to a nice view of Bowen Island
before the trail takes you back into the forest. Magestic
old trees surround you as you hike along a very civilized,
wide trail. There is a short trail branching off to
your left that will take you to the Bowen Island Lookout
but to be honest, the view isn't as good as the view
you just saw so unless you're looking for something
to do, just continue on. Just past this turn off is
a picture perfect view of The Lions. The trail losing
some elevation now, but not for long and after about
10 minutes you'll get another view, this time of the
ocean and the Sechelt Peninsula. I would have hiked
right on through had I not stopped and looked back to
say something to my partner as you kind of need to turn
around to see it. In under an hour you will come to
Strachan Meadows. Continue up towards the twin peaks
for more ocean & Lions views.
The trail continues up the gully to the two summits
but is quite steep. The meadow makes a nice destination
for a short & easy hike.
Directions:
Take the Cypress Bowl (#8) Exit off of Highway 1. Drive
to the top (16km). Wasn't that easy?
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