Hike Details
- Difficulty: 1/6 (Very Easy)
- Distance: 3km
- Duration: 1hrs
- Elevation: 20m
- Type: Loop
- Exposure: None
- Season: Jan - Dec
- Dogs: No
- Camping: No
- Wheelchairs: Yes
- Public Transport: Yes
- Strollers: Yes
Description
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I discovered Maplewood Flats at 5am one morning when I couldn't sleep. I grabbed my camera and thought I'd head somewhere that might have a good sunrise view. As it happens, I chose well - Maplewood Flats are a short network of trails that are surrounded by a mud flat nature reserve. Early in the morning, this area is teeming with bird life.
For the most part, the trail explores the forest and pond areas, is basically all flat and occasionally forks out onto a view point over the mud flats or the water. With the tide always changing, there are often birds out to feed and always some wildlife to see..
Navigation
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The trail: Well-signed, marked or frequent on trail maps. Always carry a map. 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 trails are wide and well maintained fine gravel. At some of the viewpoints, the trail becomes a little muddy or uneven, but overall I would very much consider this an accessible trail. Dogs are allowed to the eastern side of the main trail bridge.
Camping
- Camping Possible: No
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Stroller Accessible: Yes
- Dog Friendly: No
Location & Access
- Public Transport: Yes
- Public Transport By: Translink
- From Vancouver: 0.5hr(s)
- Region: The North Shore
- Fire Region: Coastal Fire Centre Info
- Trailhead: 49.30694, -123.00201
- Vehicle Requirement: Any Vehicle
Getting There
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