The Lions – West Lion Summit Trail (Howe Sound Crest)
Carl Blanchet
Camping Allowed, Cypress Provincial Park, Day Hikes, Difficult Hikes, Hiking, Mountains, Peak, The Lions, Viewpoint, West Vancouver
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The Lions – West Lion Summit Trail (Howe Sound Crest), West Vancouver
The Phenomenal West Lion Summit in Cypress Provincial Park is a long and challenging hike along the Howe Sound Crest Trail. This unforgiving climb is not for everyone and requires mountaineering experience. Do not attempt otherwise comfortable with very exposed climbing.
Time (Round-Trip): 8-10 hrs
Distance (Round-Trip): 21 km
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous hike to plateau & difficult class 3 scrambling to the summit of The West Lion
Season: July to October
Elevation: 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Gain: 1,280 m
Scenery: ★★★★★
Camping: Yes
From Vancouver: 1 hour
Public Transit: No
Dog Friendly: No
Distance (Round-Trip): 21 km
Difficulty: Moderately strenuous hike to plateau & difficult class 3 scrambling to the summit of The West Lion
Season: July to October
Elevation: 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Gain: 1,280 m
Scenery: ★★★★★
Camping: Yes
From Vancouver: 1 hour
Public Transit: No
Dog Friendly: No
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Trailhead to The West Lion Summit
ESTIMATED DRIVING TIME FROM VANCOUVER: 1 HOUR
The trailhead to The West Lion Summit
CAMPING WITHIN CYPRESS PROVINCIAL PARK: YES
Camping is allowed in the backcountry, no permit required. Pack it in, pack it out.
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