Hike Details
- Difficulty: 3/6 (Moderate)
- Distance: 11km
- Duration: 4hrs
- Elevation: 500m
- Type: Out & Back
- Season: Apr - Nov
- Dogs: Yes (On Leash)
- Camping: No
- Wheelchairs: No
- Public Transport: No
- Strollers: No
Description
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The hike to Tunnel Bluffs will reward you with insane views, for relatively little effort. With an unbroken view of the Howe Sound, the main viewpoint makes a great stop for sunset. The hike meanders up through forest service roads and is accessible for a significant portion of the year.
Note: A steeper version of this hike used to exist, starting from the Tunnel Point trailhead on the Sea to Sky highway. Due to parking restrictions, that trailhead is not a feasible option for parking. Instead, this new route begins from Sunset Drive.
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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 hike generally follows wide disused forest service roads. The steepest sections are at the beginning of the hike, with the gradient gradually flattening out about half way. The second half of the hike is almost flat, following the contour lines. After ignoring the right junction up to Brunswick Mountain, you'll walk another 20 mins or so to a rocky section that may involve a little easy and unexposed scrambling to get to the viewpoint. Take care as these rocks get slippery when wet.
Camping
- Camping Possible: No
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Stroller Accessible: No
- Dog Friendly: Yes (On Leash)
Location & Access
- Public Transport: No
- From Vancouver: 0.75hr(s)
- Region: The North Shore
- Fire Region: Coastal Fire Centre Info
- Trailhead: 49.47078, -123.23480
- Vehicle Requirement: Any Vehicle
Getting There
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You may find some guides suggesting that you park Tunnel Point. This parkling lot is permanently closed. Instead you should start from either the marked location on Sunset Drive, or from the Brunswick Interchange Parking Area on highway 99.
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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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