Vancouver is defined by water - rivers, lakes, and of course the Pacific Ocean. For runners this provides the opportunity to explore routes that offer fun training in a natural setting. Today's out and back route is located just over the Lions Gate Bridge (from downtown) in West Vancouver. Starting and ending at the concession stand in Ambleside Park, the route begins by the ocean, but soon follows the Capilano River along a mix of paved and unpaved trails - with a little bit of forest thrown in before the turn around.
The route is flat to slightly uphill on the way out (it follows the river upstream) then of course, slightly downhill to flat on the way back. There are two options to take before the turn around point: stay straight on the main trail and flat to the end, or go left on a short, fun uphill on slightly more rugged trail.
Total Distance by GPS = 5.10 k
Route – Flat to slightly rolling except one hill at the end if you choose.
The start looking west
Freighters
Heading east
Downtown vancouver
Train bridge
Grafitti
Awesome green moss
Superb again!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos and I love the map included with this piece.
Thanks! We hope you get out and give the run a try. It makes a great run or walk!
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