Fisherman's Trail North

Fisherman’s Trail North in North Vancouver is a long, mellow out-and-back along the Seymour River that’s more about easy movement than big summit payoffs. At 16.3 km with only about 253 m of gain and a max altitude near 203 m, it’s an easy route that usually takes just under 4 hours. Think steady gravel cruising, river views, and plenty of shade rather than a dramatic endpoint.

The trail follows the Seymour River on a wide, well-maintained gravel path, with a cool breeze off the water and glimpses of mountains through the trees. It’s a mixed-use route, so expect bikes, runners, and walkers all sharing the same corridor, but there’s lots of room to pass. The main knock on Fisherman’s Trail North is that it simply stops at Spur 4 with no real “destination,” though some people scramble a short way up past the end to find a small picnic spot.

Right now, reviews say conditions are good: flat, calm, and comfortable, with lots of shade and only a few rougher drain dips and one washout section that’s easy to walk but may have cyclists hopping off to push. It’s straightforward to navigate, with plenty of connecting trails that loop you back toward the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve parking if you want to shorten or mix things up. The route is accessible by public transit, open year-round, and best for a long, easy walk or ride on gravel rather than anyone hunting for technical terrain or a big viewpoint finale.