Tunnel Bluffs Hike near Lions Bay

Tunnel Bluffs is a scenic hike located along the Sea To Sky Highway with a viewpoint offering phenomenal views over the Howe Sound.

A perfect day hike for those seeking a semi challenging adventure in lush nature not too far from the city with a very photogenic viewpoint to reward yourself at the end. The steep and steady 8.5 km hike takes between 4-5 hours to complete for the average hiker and starts from the Tunnel Point parking lot along side the Sea To Sky Highway.

Time (Round-Trip): 4-5 hrs
Distance (Round-Trip): 8.5 km
Difficulty: Moderate
Season: May to November
Elevation: 705 m (2,313 ft) Gain: 650 m
Scenery: ★★★★★
Camping: No
From Vancouver: 45 minutes
Public Transit: No
Dog Friendly: Yes

Once you've found parking, head towards the entrance of the parking lot and carefully cross the highway. There is no designated crossing zone, therefor you will have to wait for a safe opening between traffic and quickly traverse the two lane highway. Once on the other side, look for a little opening in the trees which will be the trailhead to Tunnel Bluffs. The trail is quite steep for the majority of the way but does flatten out for the last quarter of the way.

Begin the ascend instantly after entering the forest and follow along the trail minding each step. Be sure to keep an eye out of rocks falling from hikers above or towards hikers below. There are numerous lower viewpoints along thew way that veer off the main trail but none are quite as beautiful as the official Tunnel Bluff viewpoint.