Dog Mountain

• A popular 5 km round-trip hike on Mt Seymour that offers some of the best peak views for minimal elevation gain.

• The trail is highly technical, with a dense network of slippery roots and rocky scrambles to navigate.

• Ends at a large rocky outcrop with 360-degree views of Metro Vancouver, the Salish Sea, and the mountains.

• Best hiked in late summer or fall when the snow has cleared; microspikes are recommended for early season.

An out-and-back trail through sub-alpine forest to the Dog Mountain summit at 1,054m. The trail starts wide and gravelled, then narrows through dense forest with extensive exposed tree roots. Passes First Lake before reaching the open summit with panoramic views. In winter, microspikes recommended over snowshoes due to packed trail conditions.

The Route

1. P5 parking lot / trailhead km 0.0

2. Forest trail section km 0.8

   dense forest, roots

3. First Lake km 1.5

   sub-alpine lake

4. Ridge approach km 2.3

   views begin to open

5. Dog Mountain summit km 2.8

   panoramic viewpoint, turnaround

6. Return to parking km 5.6

   round trip complete

Along the Way

• Panoramic views of Greater Vancouver, Seymour River Valley, and Coast Mountains

• Sub-alpine old-growth fir forest at 1,000m+ elevation

• First Lake — serene sub-alpine lake

• Top-rated winter snowshoe destination

• 1,054m summit — one of the most accessible high-elevation viewpoints near Vancouver

Best Times to Visit

Insider Tips

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  Bring a headlamp if going for sunset — you'll hike down in the dark

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  In winter, this is a snowshoe trail — rent at Mount Seymour if needed

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  The trail is well-marked with orange markers

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  Short enough to do after work in summer

What to Bring

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Dog Mountain is a popular snowshoe and hiking destination within Mount Seymour Provincial Park. The meadow at the summit provides one of the most accessible subalpine viewpoints near Vancouver.

Source · bcparks.ca