A moderate hike to a big view, with water along the way. Most people take 3.5 hours.
Moderate · 8 km round trip · climb not listed · 3.5 hours · Dogs: check local rules
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Sea-to-Sky · ~100 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check Recreation Sites and Trails BC before you go.
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| Region | Sea-to-Sky |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Season | Best April to November |
| Trailhead | Evans Lake, Squamish-Lillooet |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | Check the land manager's page for current fees and passes. |
| Dogs | Check local rules |
| Kid-friendly | Better for older, fit kids or adults |
| Highlights | Lakes & water, Views, Forest |
| Crowds | Not rated yet |
| Managed by | Recreation Sites and Trails BC |
Stays below about 500 m but has steep, rough sections. Tree growth now limits views.
Numbers are approximate. Check Recreation Sites and Trails BC for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 8 km (round trip) with roughly not listed of elevation gain. Most people take 3.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check Recreation Sites and Trails BC before you go.
Rules vary or change here. Check the land manager before bringing a dog.
Check the land manager's page for current fees and passes.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Skyline-Copperbush Circuit (Evans Lake)." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/skyline-copperbush/
Climb the stony track past a forestry map sign, then a steep path to Skyline Ridge above the Squamish River valley, following red markers over bluffs with partial views of the Tantalus Range. Descend via the Copperbush side of the circuit on a rough track back to the parking space.
Trailhead location from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors). Dogs, transit, fees and closures change; check the official page.
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Hi, I'm Cam Appleton. I love Vancouver and I love getting out on its trails. When I went looking for a simple, easy hiking guide for around here, I couldn't find one I liked. I also really like helping people, so I built this one.
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