Procrastination and Berm Trail Loop

Procrastination and Berm Trail Loop is a short, twisty forest loop just off Mount Seymour Road in North Vancouver, British Columbia. At 3.4 km with about 138 m of gain, it’s an easy outing on paper, usually wrapped up in just over an hour, but it feels more like a low-key adventure thanks to the maze of unsanctioned bike and hiking paths criss-crossing the area.

The loop links Procrastination, Berm, and a stretch of Boundary Trail, rolling through second-growth forest on mostly soft dirt with roots and the odd rocky patch. The first part drops gently downhill, then works its way back up with a rockier finish, and while you get that classic North Vancouver woods vibe, you’ll also notice the hum of traffic from Mount Seymour Road reminding you how close you are to the city.

Recent hikers say navigation is the real challenge here, not the elevation, with no signs and lots of turnoffs that make it easy to wander off route, so download the Procrastination and Berm Trail Loop map and keep it handy at every junction. The trail is quiet and sees more local traffic than tourists, and it’s open year-round, though it can be slick and muddy in the wetter months. Dogs are allowed on leash, parking is available along Mount Seymour Road, and if you’re not comfortable following a GPS track through unsigned trails, you may want to pick a better-marked North Vancouver loop.