Brockton Peak
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Distance (km)4.0
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Elevation (m)250
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Avg Duration (hrs)1.5
Hike Details
- Difficulty: 3/6 (Moderate)
- Distance: 4km
- Duration: 1.5hrs
- Elevation: 250m
- Type: Out & Back
- Exposure: None
- Season: Jan - Dec
- Dogs: Yes (On Leash)
- Camping: Yes
- Wheelchairs: No
- Public Transport: Yes
- Strollers: No
Description
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Brockton Peak is a popular trail, quickly getting you out into nature, with great views back over the city. At under 4km, the trail is very dooable after work or as part of a regular fitness routine. From the Mount Seymour Resort car park, you hike up along side the ski resort runs, and quickly find yourself in the Mount Seymour alpine.
Navigation
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The trail: Some junctions or misleading side-trails. Check your map regularly. Phone signal in BC is not reliable when hiking. Always carry an OFFLINE map. I recommend and use AllTrails+ and Gaia Maps.
Hike Difficulty And Conditions
The trail is generally wide and well maintained and sees heavy foot traffic up as far as Brockton Point. Keep an eye on your map to ensure you stick to the correct route. There are many side trails that lead down to nearby lakes and other forested areas. As with each of the three North Shore Mountains, they can become VERY crowded during summer weekends, with traffic queues lining up along the road to get to the resort. Go early to avoid frustration.
Camping
- Camping Possible: Yes
- Tent Camping Type: First Come First Served (Free)
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Wild camping is permitted beyond at or beyond Brockton Point. Pack out what you pack in. This spot makes a great afterwork and overnight camp, perfect for some spectacular sunsets and sunrises.
Hiking Season
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Jan - Dec is the recommended season for Brockton Peak. Outside of this period, the trail is: Extra Caution - Full Winter Conditions
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Stroller Accessible: No
- Dog Friendly: Yes (On Leash)
Location & Access
- Public Transport: Yes
- Public Transport By: Translink
- From Vancouver: 0.75hr(s)
- Park: Mount Seymour Provincial Park
- Region: The North Shore
- Fire Region: Coastal Fire Centre Info
- Trailhead: 49.36802, -122.94919
- Vehicle Requirement: Any Vehicle
Getting There
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Conveniently located only 40 minutes from downtown Vancouver, simply take the Mount Seymour Parkway exit off Highway 1 o the North Shore and follow the well-marked signs. Ample parking is available. The road up to Mount Seymour gains a lot of elevation very quickly - take care around winter months - these roads can quickly become a winter white out.
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Rent a car, or better still, reduce the demand for cars with Evo Car Share, Vancouver's car sharing network.
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