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The Lions – West Lion Summit Trail (Howe Sound Crest)

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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

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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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