When is Howe Sound Crest Trail open?
Every day, 7 AM–11 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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Howe Sound Crest Trail
- 4.662 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 11 pm
A rugged backcountry ridge route from Cypress Park toward Porteau Cove, with exposed terrain and Howe Sound views.
Quick answers
Howe Sound Crest Trail in short
When is the best time to visit Howe Sound Crest Trail?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go near sunset for the light. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Howe Sound Crest Trail indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is Howe Sound Crest Trail good for kids?
No, it's for adults.
How much does Howe Sound Crest Trail cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Howe Sound Crest Trail?
No, you can walk in.
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Where is Howe Sound Crest Trail?
West Vancouver, BC V7W 1R8.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 1:00 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
Nearly as good as its best, tomorrow 12 pm.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Open till 11 pm
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Feels 8° out there
10°
Clear
- Feels
- 8°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 6km/h
- 2pm
10° - 3pm10°
- 4pm8°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 11 pm- monday
- 7 AM–11 PM
- tuesday
- 7 AM–11 PM
- wednesday
- 7 AM–11 PM
- thursday
- 7 AM–11 PM
- friday
- 7 AM–11 PM
- saturday
- 7 AM–11 PM
- sundayToday
- 7 AM–11 PM
Usually busy at this hour
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Howe Sound Crest Trail
- 2 Bowen Lookout · 15 min
Good to know
- Adults only
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Hard hike
- Good for solo
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 62 reviews
Known for
- Howe Sound views
- Alpine ridgelines
- Backcountry camping
- St Mark’s Summit
- Morning walks
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Solo friendly
- Pet owners
What people say
- People like:
- Mountain viewpoints, birds and wildflowers.
Nice trails connecting to some of the magnificent viewpoints in the sea to sky. Along with the hiking trails, you could spot some birds, snow mountains, and flowers on the way. Truly beautiful nature.
Went to St Mark's Summit. Medium difficulty
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket.
JacketThe whole time