An easy out-and-back walk along the water, mostly through forest. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 1.5–2 hours.
Easy · 5 km out-and-back · +50–100 m climb · 1.5–2 hours · Dogs: on leash
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Metro Vancouver · ~40 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra Regional Park) before you go.
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| Region | Metro Vancouver |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year-round |
| Trailhead | Belcarra picnic area, Belcarra Regional Park |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | None. Lots fill early on summer weekends. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Lakes & water, Forest |
| Crowds | Moderate |
| Managed by | Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra Regional Park) |
Gentle forest trail along Burrard Inlet to a rocky point. Roots and short drop-offs at viewpoints.
Numbers are approximate. Check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra Regional Park) for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 5 km (out-and-back) with roughly 50–100 m of elevation gain. Most people take 1.5–2 hours. Figures are approximate; check Metro Vancouver Regional Parks (Belcarra Regional Park) before you go.
Yes, on leash.
None. Lots fill early on summer weekends.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Admiralty Point (Belcarra)." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/admiralty-point/
From behind the washrooms at the Belcarra picnic area, Admiralty Point Trail goes south through forest past old homestead clearings, the Cod Rock lookout and Maple Beach, then continues along beaches and headlands to Admiralty and Burns Points with views across Burrard Inlet. Return the same way.
Watch for: Stay on the marked trail; side paths form a confusing maze of old tracks. Busy on summer weekends.
Best season: all year
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