British Columbia · Hiking

Baden Powell Trail

An out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.5 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada.

2.3 mi
round trip
1,716 ft
climb
3,537 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Baden Powell Trail is an out-and-back trail, 2.3 miles each way (4.5 miles round trip) in British Columbia, Canada, inside Cypress Provincial Park. It runs between about 3,010 ft and 3,540 ft above sea level, with roughly 890 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. The nearest town is Lions Bay, about 4.7 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Hollyburn Mountain, Hillstrom Peak and South Strachan. Upper Cypress Falls and Upper Cypress Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camp Capilano and Magnesia Meadows Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 70 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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