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Fall is a great time of year to hike in Vancouver: the leaves are changing, the air is crisp, and rainy weather makes the forest green and the waterfalls gush. But you will be hiking in some serious wilderness, so follow these tips for safe fall hiking.
Fall colours along the Four Lakes Loop in Squamish. Photo credit: Taryn Eyton happiestoutdoors.ca
While Vancouver is a fairly green city, with lots of coniferous trees, each fall pockets of the region light up in yellow, gold, and crimson as their leaves change. Hiking is a great way to experience the changing of the seasons. Last year we published a list of seven Vancouver-area hikes where you can experience fall colours. This year we’re back with seven more fall hikes brimming with colour and the crunch of leaves underfoot.
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7 More Gorgeous Vancouver Hikes for Fall Colours
Hiking at Frosty Mountain in Manning Provincial Park. Photo credit: HappiestOutdoors.ca
Have you heard the Albert Camus quote: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower”? Despite the chilly weather, fall is a great time to hike to experience the explosion of colour that this ‘second spring’ brings. Here are seven gorgeous Vancouver area hikes for fall colours.
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7 Gorgeous Vancouver Hikes for Fall Colours
A curious whiskey jack on top of Mount Strachan. Please don’t feed them as it’s not good for their diet. (And they’ll come pose for you even without food.)
The hike to Mount Strachan in Cypress Provincial Park is a bit of a hidden gem. The open summit has great views of Howe Sound and the Lions. And in September, the alpine meadows shift from green to golden orange. There’s also an interesting Cold War-era plane crash to check out along the way. The rocky trail to the summit is moderately challenging, and often poorly marked, so it’s not a hike for beginners.
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September’s Vancouver Hike of the Month: Mount Strachan
