An easy loop to a waterfall, past some old-growth trees. Little climbing, so it suits a slow morning or an evening walk. Most people take 1–1.5 hours.
Easy · 3–4 km loop · +150–200 m climb · 1–1.5 hours · Dogs: on leash
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North Shore · ~25 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check District of West Vancouver before you go.
From the Cypress Falls Park lot, climb briefly into forest, then take an old pipeline path along the bench above Cypress Creek to a view of Lower Falls; scramble up left to the main trail (don't cross the Lower Falls bridge yet). Climb about 30 minutes under old-growth fir, hemlock and cedar to a view below Upper Falls, then follow a fire road right across McCrady Bridge, down the service road past a substation to a Trail sign, and back through old growth to cross the bridge above Lower Falls and return down the west bank.
Watch for: Canyon edges are steep.
Best season: all year
Schematic: an illustrative shape drawn from total distance and gain, not a GPS trace. Real ups and downs will differ.
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| Region | North Shore |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | Year-round |
| Trailhead | Cypress Falls Park, Woodgreen Dr |
| Parking & transit | Little or no transit; plan to drive. |
| Permits & passes | None. |
| Dogs | On leash |
| Kid-friendly | Yes, with supervision |
| Highlights | Waterfalls, Old growth, Forest |
| Crowds | Moderate |
| Managed by | District of West Vancouver |
Unfenced canyon edges near the upper falls.
Numbers are approximate. Check District of West Vancouver for closures and the AdventureSmart trip plan and Ten Essentials before you go. Tell someone your plan.
About 3–4 km (loop) with roughly 150–200 m of elevation gain. Most people take 1–1.5 hours. Figures are approximate; check District of West Vancouver before you go.
Yes, on leash.
None.
Not easily. Plan to drive or carpool.
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Hike Vancouver. "Cypress Falls." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/cypress-falls/
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