Hollyburn Mountain

August 9, 2022

Distance: 7km round-trip

Elevation gain: 446m

Time required: 3-4 hours total

Hollyburn Mountain is one of three mountains that make up the Cypress 'bowl' in Cypress Provincial Park (the other two being Black Mountain and Strachan Mountain). It is very popular for hiking, snowshoeing, and ski touring. I have hiked and snowshoed it several times over the years.

The trail starts from the Nordic/snowshoeing area off of Cypress Bowl Road. In the summer, you first follow a dry ski run for about 800m before turning northward onto the Baden Powell trail. In the winter, there is a separate winter-access trail that starts from the parking lot.

Following the ski run in the summer

The trailhead in the winter (This was a work bonding trip in 2021. I am 4th from the left)

Once on the trail, it climbs gradually all the way to the top. It is not overly long, steep, or technical. The summit is partially obscured by trees but you can still get decent views of the surrounding areas on a clear day.

Overlooking the Howe Sound

My friend Andrea and I in front of the Lions

Me in 2017 in the same spot (I look like such a baby!)

While I much prefer Black Mountain or Strachan Mountain to Hollyburn Mountain, it is a great beginner hike with decent views.