The North Shore - Eagle Bluffs

This was a great hike! There's an awesome view at the end! If your an intermediate hiker looking for a sweet trail, this is the place.

Moderately difficult hike with spectacular views. Perfect spot to eat your lunch.

Absolutely stunning hike. It is a nice hike on a clear day, not too difficult. Make sure to have hiking boots and water though :)

One of my favourite hikes to do locally. I just love the entire experience. I would say it’s an intermediate hike but we found navigating our way up there the first time a little confusing. You begin at the base of Cypress Mountain up a steep gravel road. The gravel road goes on for about 15-20 minutes and is quite the cardio experience to get you nice and warmed up. Even on the ugly gravel trail, I would suggest taking some moments to turn around and check out your surroundings. You find an ever changing landscape if you take time and enjoy it. Once you’ve survived that first part it gets much easier. From one moment where you are feeling totally small amongst the vast forest to the next where you encounter cute little lakes and sitting areas you will never get bored. Eventually you will summit to a lovely area and think it’s totally an amazing view but this isn’t the Eagle Bluffs. You are about 2/3 of the way there by then. After you’ve enjoyed your first view, you can veer to the left and climb down into another large forest and then just when you think you’re lost, you will come upon the most amazing view. You can literally see everything from here and pictures to not do it any justice. Plan to stay a while because you won’t want to leave. There is plenty of room to sit and enjoy.

The hike is just difficult enough to be fun. There was still lots of snow and mud when we did it, but I'm sure it's almost snow free and dry now. You pass by many nice little lakes and walk through a few different types of terrain on your way to the viewpoint. Offers a decent view of Howe Sound, although I think a better view can be found on St Mark's Summit, which can be accessed from the same parking lot.