Goat Mountain
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Distance (km)8.0
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Elevation (m)320
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Avg Duration (hrs)4.0
Hike Details
- Difficulty: 3/6 (Moderate)
- Distance: 8km
- Duration: 4hrs
- Elevation: 320m
- Type: Out & Back
- Exposure: None
- Season: Jun - Oct
- Dogs: No
- Camping: No
- Wheelchairs: No
- Public Transport: Yes
- Strollers: No
Description
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Goat Mountain is one of several peaks along the Goat Ridge area, accessed from Grouse Mountain. The trail offers great 360 views and makes a great option to explore whilst up at Grouse Mountain. The trail passes some interesting rock faces which in winter are covered in giant icy stalactites, as well as some more forested sections.
A variety of hikes of different lengths are available in this area with the principal three being:
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.
Highlights
Hike Difficulty And Conditions
The trail is initially wide, well maintained and well signposted as it follows part of a road. After this the trail meanders up through more single track type terrain, with roots to step over and more uneven terrain. Keep an eye on your map as there are many junctions and turns that lead to different peaks. Some sections become steeper, rocky and one in particular passes a steeper rocky section with a rope to pull yourself up, though this section is avoidable with a short detour to the right.
Camping
- Camping Possible: No
Hiking Season
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Jun - Oct is the recommended season for Goat Mountain. Outside of this period, the trail is: Closed
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Stroller Accessible: No
- Dog Friendly: No
Location & Access
- Public Transport: Yes
- Public Transport By: Translink
- From Vancouver: 0.5hr(s)
- Park: Lynn Headwaters Regional Park
- Region: The North Shore
- Fire Region: Coastal Fire Centre Info
- Trailhead: 49.37937, -123.08238
- Vehicle Requirement: Any Vehicle
Getting There
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The hike to Dam Mountain begins at the top of the Grouse Mountain gondola. You'll need to park at Grouse Mountain, and pay for the gondola up. Alternatively you can hike up Grouse Mountain first via the Grouse Grind or BCMC, though that makes this into a much bigger hike.
To reach Grouse Mountain, drive up Capilano Road from North Vancouver, or take the bus from Lonsdale Quay. If coming from downtown or further south, the SeaBus is your best bet if using public transport.
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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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