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If you have two vehicles, an excellent day trip can be had by starting at Cypress and returning via Lions Bay. | If you have two vehicles, an excellent day trip can be had by starting at Cypress and returning via Lions Bay. | ||
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Reaching the summit involves some exposed scrambling near the top. | |||
Revision as of 23:25, 23 March 2004
Introduction
The Lions are a prominent set of peaks in the north shore visibile from many parts of vancouver. The East Lion is located in the watershed and is therefore off-limits. Furthermore it requires some technical climbing on somewhat dubious rock and therefore is rarely climbed. The West Lion is an excellent and popular hike.
Access
The traditional approach begins at the Cypress parking lot and follows the Howe Sound Crest Trail past a few peaks (Unecessary Mountain) before reaching the base of the Lions. Park fees are in effect at the Cypress parking lot.
The "modern" approach is from Lions Bay. Parking at the trailhead has been a bit of an issue. The municipality has put up "No Parking" signs. You may need to hunt around for parking elsewhere in town.
If you have two vehicles, an excellent day trip can be had by starting at Cypress and returning via Lions Bay.
Trail Description
Reaching the summit involves some exposed scrambling near the top.