Capilano-Mosquito Creek HIKING/CYCLING TRAIL LOOP t63
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10-22 km
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About the Journey

This is a highly featured Loop taking in the Spirit Trail, Capilano Regional Park, and the Mosquito Creek Trail.  It is a sensational walk from the Seashore up into a deeply forested mountainside along with canyon views.  One particular interest is the ability to view fish ladders in the Capilano Fish hatchery facility.  Be prepared for a whole day excursion of about 5-6 hours or more.  Best to start it either at the Fish Hatchery or in Ambleside Park.

There are 3 options on this section of the Trans Canada Trail.  The complete Spirit Trail version is a paved greenway path all the way through and can be done quite easily in 1.5 hours.  The Capilano Regional Park routing while being on parts of the Spirit Trail climbs up to the Cleveland Dam in Capilano Regional Park and continues through Edgemont Village to Mosquito Creek.  This latter route involves some roadway when cycling and can be done in less than 3 hours.  For those walking use the great Capilano Pacific Trail to the Capilano Regional Park.  Note: Loop routing is possible when going along the Capilano River.