A moderate hike along the water, mostly through forest. Most people take 3 hours.
Moderate · 7 km round trip · climb not listed · 3 hours · Dogs: check local rules
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North Shore · ~15 min from downtown
Figures approximate. The suggested start helps you finish in daylight. Check District of West Vancouver before you go.
From the Millstream Rd barrier, head west on Millstream Trail, cross Lawson Creek, and climb the steep but soft Brewis Trail about 30 minutes to the Baden-Powell / Skyline Trail. A side trip north on Brewis (follow small triangle markers) visits the giant Hollyburn Fir, a Douglas-fir about 45 m tall and nearly 3 m across. Then head west on Skyline (part of the Trans Canada Trail) about 40 minutes through glades and ravines to the four-way Forks junction and descend back toward Millstream.
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| Region | North Shore |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Season | Best May to November |
| Trailhead | Millstream Road, West Vancouver |
| 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, Forest |
| Crowds | Not rated yet |
| Managed by | District of West Vancouver |
Keep triangle markers in sight on Brewis; watch for an unmarked left turn on the descent.
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 7 km (round trip) with roughly not listed of elevation gain. Most people take 3 hours. Figures are approximate; check District of West Vancouver 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. "Forks-Skyline Circuit (Hollyburn Fir)." Updated October 24, 2026. https://hikevancouver.ca/trails/forks-skyline-circuit/
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