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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
The Howe Sound Crest Trail is a 29km high level hiking trail from Cypress Bowl to Porteau Cove on Highway 99. The trail follows the high divide between Howe Sound and the Capilano River, passing by the [[West Lion]], [[Mount Harvey]], [[Brunswick Mountain]], [[Mount | The Howe Sound Crest Trail is a 29km high level hiking trail from Cypress Bowl to Porteau Cove on Highway 99. The trail follows the high divide between Howe Sound and the Capilano River, passing by the [[West Lion]], [[Mount Harvey]], [[Brunswick Mountain]], [[Mount Hanover]], [[Mount Windsor]] and [[Deeks Peak]], all of which are worthwhile objectives in their own right. | ||
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Trail length: 29 km one way. | Trail length: 29 km one way. | ||
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Cumulative elevation gain/loss | Cumulative elevation gain/loss 1700m/2500m | ||
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Time to complete: ~12 hours northbound. Normally done as a 1 or 2 day trip. | Time to complete: ~12 hours northbound. Normally done as a 1 or 2 day trip. | ||
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== Trail Description == | == Trail Description == | ||
The trail is well marked throughout signposts at most trail junctions. | The trail is well marked throughout signposts at most trail junctions. Occasionally it's necessary to look around a little bit to find the next marker. Trail markers are not placed high, so the trail is difficult to follow when covered by snow. | ||
[[Category:Hiking Trips]] | [[Category:Hiking Trips]] | ||
[[Category:North Shore]] | [[Category:North Shore]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:31, 31 August 2010
Introduction
The Howe Sound Crest Trail is a 29km high level hiking trail from Cypress Bowl to Porteau Cove on Highway 99. The trail follows the high divide between Howe Sound and the Capilano River, passing by the West Lion, Mount Harvey, Brunswick Mountain, Mount Hanover, Mount Windsor and Deeks Peak, all of which are worthwhile objectives in their own right.
Route Info
Trailhead elevation: Cypress: 910 meters, Porteau: 100m?
Trail length: 29 km one way.
Cumulative elevation gain/loss 1700m/2500m
Time to complete: ~12 hours northbound. Normally done as a 1 or 2 day trip.
Directions
Trail Description
The trail is well marked throughout signposts at most trail junctions. Occasionally it's necessary to look around a little bit to find the next marker. Trail markers are not placed high, so the trail is difficult to follow when covered by snow.