2.3km
Distance
25m
Gain
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Time
About this Trail
A barrier-free 2 km interpretive loop trail at 1,000 m elevation in Cypress Provincial Park, offering one of BC's only wheelchair-accessible alpine experiences. Features subalpine meadow around Yew Lake, ancient yellow cedars over 1,000 years old, and self-guided interpretive signs. Summer only (July-October).
Best Suited For
The Crowd
- 🔹Wheelchair Users
- 🔹Families With Strollers
- 🧓Seniors
- 🌲Nature Lovers
- 🔹Wildflower Enthusiasts
- 🔹Educators And Students
- 📷Photographers
- 🧳Tourists
The Occasion
- 🔹Family Walk
- 🔹Educational Field Trip
- 📷Photography
- 🔹Summer Day Trip
- 🔹Mountain Escape
Highlights
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A gentle 2 km barrier-free loop trail that circles the sensitive marshlands of Yew Lake.
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Offers a peaceful forest walk past massive old-growth firs and unique wetland flora.
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Perfect for a low-impact nature escape, with interpretive signs explaining the local ecosystem.
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Note that dogs are strictly prohibited on this specific trail to protect the delicate habitat.
Route Details
A flat, barrier-free loop around Yew Lake through subalpine meadow. Wide packed gravel paths and boardwalk sections with interpretive signs explaining the alpine ecosystem. Optional Old Growth Forest Loop adds ~0.5 km through ancient yellow cedars. The most accessible alpine trail on the North Shore.
The Route
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Cypress ski area trailhead km 0.0
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Boardwalk and meadow section km 0.5
interpretive signs
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Yew Lake viewpoint km 1.0
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Old Growth Loop junction km 1.5
optional +0.5 km
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Return to trailhead km 2.3
Along the Way
Barrier-free — wheelchair and stroller accessible alpine trail
Boardwalk sections over subalpine meadow
Interpretive signs on alpine ecology and wildlife
Optional Old Growth Forest Loop with ancient yellow cedars
Yew Lake views surrounded by alpine forest
Wildlife viewing stops
Accessibility & Facilities
The trail is under snow and not accessible during the winter ski season (November through June).
Not Available
Fully wheelchair accessible. The entire trail features packed gravel and boardwalk surfaces specifically designed for wheelchair users. Wheelchair-accessible picnic tables and rest stops are provided along the route.
Location
Getting Here
🚌 Transit
Cypress Coach Lines shuttle from downtown Vancouver to Cypress Mountain. Check schedule as service may be seasonal.
🚗 Parking
Free parking at the Cypress Mountain ski area in summer. Access via Cypress Bowl Road from the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1). Trailhead is near the Crazy Raven restaurant at the ski area base.