Deep Cove Hike

This hike is perfect for a picnic on a glorious sunny day. The local of the hike is in the sleepy town of Deep Cove which is located East of the City of North Vancouver. The hike is located on the Baden Powell trail. This section of the Baden-Powell trail if continued on will take you on a trek to Lynn Canyon, Which is much longer and,according to the information I have read, is rated between moderate and difficult. The length of the hike that my wife and I did was just over 1km and was a good work out. There were alot of people on the trail a majority running it which was border line insane if you are not in peak physical condition. The trail was well maintained with markers every five steps it seemed. For sections that were too steep for a trail stairs are in place. Below in the graph is a representation of the trail, not completely accurate as I used my GPS for elevation. The elevation gain is about 100m which may not seem like much but 100m of 1100m which works out to a 9-10% grade as generalization of the hike.

Graph: Trail Representation


There are also 5-6 bridges which you cross which I found entertaining, not sure why but I did.The whole hike, to the viewpoint, is in the forest and you are surrounded by massive Douglas Firs
Once you reach the view point you are greeted with a smooth rocky outcrop which has stood up to the erosional forces of water,ice,wind etc.

Photo: Looking South across the Indian Arm towards Burrard Inlet:

Deep grooves,striations, can be seen in the rock out crop which points to glaciation and ice being the main erosional force.

Photo: Striations in the rock out crop.

In the striations and depressions in rock outcrop wind and water have transported and deposited sediment which has allowed for short grass and some other plant life to grow.

Photo: Plant Life

Photo: High above Indian Arm
Overall this was an enjoyable hike not to long but not to short perfect for an afternoon.