baden-powell trail

This is the hike that starts in Deep Cove and ends in Horseshoe Bay. You cannot do the whole hike. It is best to pick a piece of it. If you only have an hour or two then hike the Deep Cove end of it ending at Quarry Rock. This is an actual hike. You will need at least running shoes and possibly hiking boots if you are going a long way.

I hiked this trail from Deep Cove to Horseshoe Bay over a couple of days. It's kind of wild that at times you're practically walking down a suburban street next to houses, and other times you're so deep in the woods that if anything bad happened you would be in deep trouble. So, my opinion is that it is a spectacular, deep woods hike, with bridges over streams and concessional moments with old growth forest - interrupted by moments of walking past houses, lol. Still so great.Normal Behavior includes emergency supplies, medical kit, compass, map, space blanket, food, water, etc. Possibly may need Bear-spray.

Nice enough. Very crowded. Up and down more than necessary. Not particularly well marked, but otherwise clean and well-maintained.

We liked the trail from Deep Cove up to a rock that looks out over the ocean. It's fairy rugged and up and down though trainers would be fine - took about 45 mins each way. The rocky outcrop is great place to sit relax with wonderful views over the cove. Bring a drink and a snack and stay away from the edge as there are no barriers!

50km of some of the toughest terrain on the planet. Home to the famous Kneeknacker trail race, and less famous Vancouver 100 (which is the entire trail, ran twice to form a 100km ultra). Built in 1971 and named after Lord Baden Powell, the trail is identified by the traditional Boy Scout fleur-de-lis symbol.The un-informed hiker will ofter injure themselves or get lost on this highly technical trail and require assistance from the North Shore Search and Rescue. So be prepared!

The hike up from Deep Cove to Quarry Rock was moderately strenuous. Some sections have staircases. Pretty consistent uphill for most of it. Amazing views at the top. Our (USA) dog is used to be leashed all the time, so this was a big treat for him. Just after the beginning of the Deep Cove hike - there is a sign that let's you know it's OK to take your dog off-leash. Nice surprise for us!Took us 45 min to go back Down, but I would allow more than that to go Up - so you can take an occasional rest. So - a total of 1.5 hrs to 2 hrs for the hiking, and you might want to picnic on the rocks at the top while you're enjoying the wonderful view. Parking: There is a parking lot & a small section of free parking on the street (3 hrs max/just above the childrens playground) just before the trail head. *Once you see the Permitted Parking Only Signs, turn around. Lot and street parking was pretty crowded on a Tue afternoon, so I would assume it might be a challenge to find a spot on a weekend (you might have to park closer to town and walk in). *Before out hike, we had a great lunch at Arms Reach Bistro.

Very fun trail for experienced mountain bikers. It has great access (Park on or below Dempsey St if you're shuttling). Plenty of rocks and a few no-fall zones, but if you're able to ride rocks you'll enjoy it. The surrounding trails are more desirable/technical, and Baden-Powell is often used as a return trail to take another lap up to the top. It is multi-use, so be prepared to yield to pedestrians.

This is exactly why you should visit beautiful Vancouver in British Columbia. Initiate your trail walk in gorgeous Deep Cove and in a relatively easy and well manained trail you can finish an hour walk in Corey rock that has amazing vistas of both the sea inlets and the city.

....and get your heart pumping. A well maintained trial makes for a great hike! Hiking shoes and a water bottle are required equipment!

I generally do not prefer uphill hikes as you spend the majority of your time watching the ground so you don't slip, but the view at the top is pretty awesome. The attraction would have received a better rating if visitors would keep their dogs on leash like they are supposed too and maybe clean up after them on the trail.

Take an easy 1 hour hike on this trail and end up at a wonderful viewpoint, from where you'll be able to enjoy a great view of Deepcove and its surrounding, Vancouver's skyline included!

As in my review of Deep Cove, I thoroughly enjoyed my hike along the Baden Powell Trail to Quarry Rock. We didn't go far on the Baden Powell Trail, and it would be a great trail to explore further but the little taste I had of it was wonderful. Generally the part of the trail we took was under the trees but an interesting path and it brought you out to stunning views over Deep Cove and Vancouver in the distance. Note: wear suitable walking shoes to avoid tripping on the uneven path - tree roots and rocks etc. Steep in places but generally comfortable walking.

I completed a 13+ km trek alone from Lynn Canyon to Deep Cove in May 2013. The trail is hilly and rough. The Lynn Canyon stretch contains several kilometres of scaling the bluffs and forested slopes by the river, crossing bridges and streams. The train becomes less steep and more undulating near Mount Seymour Road, but becomes extremely hilly between Quarry Rock and Deep Cove.That said, the walk out of Lynn Canyon is akin to passing through nature's sanctuary: tall trees, bird calls and nothing else but the river echoing in the forest. It's almost devotional. For those who prefer seeing sights, the view from Quarry Rock is as superb, even better (in my opinion) than the view of Deep Cove from Burnaby Mountain. As a long-distance runner, the trail was challenging enough. As a birdwatcher, I spotted a fare share of forest birds and raptors. Beyond a section near Lillooet Road, the trail is very well signposted. At the end of the trail at Deep Cove, there are restrooms to freshen up, and it's a 5-minute walk to the main retail core at Deep Cove where I took the #211 bus back to the Vancouver City Centre. * Pro-tips: Go early (before 9am) to reach Deep Cove by lunch. Bring food & water. Check the weather. Carry water-resistant clothing especially in spring (there was rain & hail in May 2013 when I was there).

This trail is quite short but the views are stunning when you get to the top. The trail is really well marked out and safe for people of all ages.

You need to be very fit to do this trail as it is quite hard going. Not for the faint hearted. I managed it to the top to see the fabulous view.Not good for any one with back or hip problems but great for the younger fitter ones!!