It’s funny you should say that. be sent by Email through the Contact Us Although, this one is in Canada (rather than Cypress) It is just the surrounding area is called the Cypress bowl. Accessing this trail is easy as it is less than a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Another good tip is to visit during the week when there will be fewer people. The summit is AMAZING! Once you reach the top of the switchbacks it flattens out briefly before descending again. To get to Cypress Mountain, drive to Highway #1 and head westbound to Exit #8 to Cypress Provincial Park. Sometimes the path opens out by the ski runs or into (muddy) meadows. Once at the Cypress resort area, park and walk towards the wood building which is only open during ski season. It is manageable in summer but not enjoyable. You'll start the hike at the Cypress Day Lodge walking toward the chair lifts and the wooden sign containing information about the trails around the area. And the mist? I was hoping to get an epic view of the Lions but alas, all the mountains had disappeared completely. You must acknowledge the requirements on the BAC tag and display it at the Cypress Mountain Resort ticket checking gate before proceeding beyond the alpine ski area into the backcountry area. Cypress Falls is the perfect hike to do during the winter months when other trails at higher elevations are buried under snow. Forest Trail. Accessing this trail is easy as it is less than a 40-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Thanks Jen! BAC tags may be obtained free of charge from Cypress Mountain Resort on behalf of BC Parks at the Black Mountain Lodge “Backcountry Self Registration Area.” (These tags are not available at any other location). It goes past more giant old growth trees and the floor is covered in roots that might trip you up. Time: 5.5 hours Eventually you will exit the forest and start to climb up what looks like a dry river bed (or what may actually be a small creek depending on the time of year you visit). Still, zooming down the mountain on skis is way faster than hiking down! The beginning of the trail winds through the Cypress ski resort, but soon you will find yourself looking back upon the resort as you climb up St.Marks peak. I guess by then it had become a historic site! I had read that it was close to the trail, but I hadn’t expected it to be *right* in the middle of the pathway! Wout even took a jump shot for me *woot woot*. There is fresh water available near the trailhead, but not during this hike. Wow, that jet crash memorial was surprising. Beautiful wander once you get off the ski hill. You get uninterrupted views across all of the different islands including Bowen and Gambier as well as all the way over to Vancouver Island. The crash site looks sad, I hope not many died in the crash ? From the parking lot, walk past the outhouse and towards the trail that heads into the forest. The trail is full of flowers and when we went it was pretty soggy. The hiking trail winds through forests of Douglas Fir and Western Red Cedar trees covered in moss from the moist environment. It is well marked trail with not many challenges and amazing views of Greater Vancouver, Howe Sound, the Sunshine Coast and the Lions. Please pick up after your dog and dispose of all waste in designated garbage bins. It’s about more than standing on the mountain top. I have been on a few other hikes with Wanderung – click here to read about them or click here to sign up! It has uninterrupted views the whole way across the city, and it looks just as good at night time as well. Alltrails has two better options designed for summer use: The trails eventually intersect, making a nice loop that includes the lake. Many viewpoints. I’ve read that Mount Strachan it should be pronounced “strawn” but every time I have heard other hikers talk about it, they’ve pronounced it “straken.” So I am afraid I don’t have helpful advice for how to say this! We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. You can electronically Unsubscribe at any time. The final section of the hike is along the Baden Powell trail. It’s not too technical, but you’ll need to pull yourself up through the trees at some points. If you stay for sunset, then you can either hike back using a strong headlamp or you can actually camp along the Howe Sound Crest Trail. Turn left to reach the lookout. Stawamus Chief Provincial Park + Campground. To get to the starting point, head westbound along Highway #1 and take Exit #8 to Cypress Provincial Park. There are no defined tent pads along this trail and campers are encouraged to find areas that are already clear to minimize the environmental impacts. After a 40 minute uphill hike and passing back through the muddy sections, you arrive at a junction with a sign to the Cypress downhill area. I am so glad we had a bit of the view to share with you! The St Marks Summit hike is part of the epic Howe Sound Crest Trail that towers above the Sea to Sky Highway. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The exit you need to take is Exit 8 onto the Cypress Bowl Road towards Cypress Mountain Ski Resort, which is well signposted. Interesting about the plane crash. Forests always look pretty cool in the mist, but it did mean we kept losing the epic views down to Howe Sound. View a map of Driving directions to Eagle Bluffs. However, for some reason it receives far less attention than the other two, Black Mountain and Hollyburn Mountain. As always your photos are lovely and I love this when you jump with this stunning view at the background! However if you look to the right, between two bridges, you should be able to find it. This trail involves hiking up a beautiful (if tiring) gully and then scrambling up to two peaks. https://www.alltrails.com/parks/canada/british-columbia/cypress-provincial-park Thanks Nitin! After a 40 minute uphill hike and passing back through the muddy sections, you arrive at a junction with a sign to the Cypress downhill area. Highest Point: 1459m Cypress is a country that keeps on surprising with so much diversity. See Getting To Cypress for more details. It was beautiful. Climb this for around 10 minutes to reach the summit. form. If you haven’t done this hike yet, then this is the sign you were looking for to complete it. The trail will pass near Yew Lake so this can be used as a reference point on the map. On a clear day, the city of Vancouver can be seen as the ski run curves back towards the parking area. Road Cyclists love the challenge of biking up the steep switchbacks of Cypress Bowl Road - called the Cypress Challenge. Where is the Hike to Bowen Lookout? Snowshoeing on Cypress Mountain Resorts’ Burfield opt-in to receive email updates, news and information from For the upper portion after the Baden Powell turnoff, it is very hard to find the offtrail section when there is no snowshoe trail to guide the way.