Quarry Rock Hike
Quarry Rock Hike
4.5
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Top ways to experience Quarry Rock Hike and nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
31 within 5 kms
Attractions
90 within 10 kms
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
4.5
193 reviews
Excellent
116
Very good
54
Average
14
Poor
8
Terrible
1
scud56
Alton, UK556 contributions
Feb 2020
We travelled by bus to Deep Cove from central Vancouver, which was cheap and easy. Deep Cove is a beautiful spot midweek in February but gets completely overrun in the summer and at weekends.
A nice 2 hour walk is provided on the Baden Powell trail to Quarry Rock. The trail is steep in places but is mostly boardwalk. View from the rock are great back toward Vancouver. Its main issue is popularity and even mid-week in February there are lots of people on the trail and at the rock. Furthermore, the walkers are very mixed and some joggers and dog walkers will just push through, without much care for anyone else.
It is possible to extend the walk but signage isn't great for this.
A nice 2 hour walk is provided on the Baden Powell trail to Quarry Rock. The trail is steep in places but is mostly boardwalk. View from the rock are great back toward Vancouver. Its main issue is popularity and even mid-week in February there are lots of people on the trail and at the rock. Furthermore, the walkers are very mixed and some joggers and dog walkers will just push through, without much care for anyone else.
It is possible to extend the walk but signage isn't great for this.
Written 11 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
coalharborvan
Vancouver, Canada279 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
This is an extremely easy, extremely short, and extremely overcrowded trail. The locals must hate what tourists have done to it. The terrain and scenery are exactly the same as the rest of the North Shore, so if you skip this, you are not missing anything. Rude clueless tourists wreck the experience with relentlessly poor trail etiquette.
Written 1 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
David W
29 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
I have OCD and was trying to count the people on the trail, it became clear many of the people were stopping and starting and that affected my counts quite significantly. It would be nice if they were forced to just walk and not stop and talk.
Written 21 April 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Raymond
Los Angeles, CA958 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Great local trail that ends with a stunning view of the inlet.
Mostly uphill so be prepared to sweat- but always worth the effort - have done this hike a couple times and I’m always blown away by the beauty of the area.
Mostly uphill so be prepared to sweat- but always worth the effort - have done this hike a couple times and I’m always blown away by the beauty of the area.
Written 2 September 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Kirk's Guide
Calgary, Canada208 contributions
Nov 2018
The view from Quarry Rock is breath taking! You can see Indian Arm and Deep Cove. The key is to do this hike as early as possible to catch the sunrise and avoid the crowds - summer time it is a very very busy hike.
I wrote a blog post on it; type kirks(dot)guide in your browser :)
I wrote a blog post on it; type kirks(dot)guide in your browser :)
Written 16 December 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Isra-Caltraveler
Moorpark, CA145 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
If you have bad knees, consider skipping or bring hiking poles. My knees were killing on the way down. Despite this, the view was well worth it. If you start the hike at just before sundown bring a flashlight/headlight as the canopy keeps the light/sun out and round trip is apprx 2 hours.
Written 14 August 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Joanne C
derbyshire133 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Just 30 minutes from downtown Vancouver Deep Cove is a beautiful place to visit. The walk is well marked, lots of steps, up and down, and then step onto Quarry Rock with beautiful views. Worth taking lunch and taking in the view.
Written 25 June 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
John H
London, UK402 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
The walk up to the rock is over a wooden walkway, which was being repaired as we were using it. Loads of steps up and down with bridges over a few streams. Almost the whole walk is on the walkway, until you get to the rock with the amazing views.
Written 30 May 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Bayleafroses
Canada172 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
Full of people who do not hike, saunter slower than is humanly possible and block others, while gossiping loudly, people with music loud on their phone, a long trail of people without trail etiquette. At 5 am this is spectacular, only go during the day if you wish to be part of the crowd that is oblivious to their behaviour. Halloween candy wrappers, and smoking, wow, have we really sunk this low? Such a shame.
Written 8 November 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Billy S
Vancouver, Canada23 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
I have given this 3 only because of how crowded this hike has now become. it is an easy, 45 min hike to get the to rock. But it is so crowded it is seldom enjoyed quietly. The hike itself is quite nice though, so if you are an early riser you can avoid the crowds.
Written 10 September 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Does this trail close at 7pm as listed on Google? I plan on arriving around 6-7pm to avoid crowds, will I be able to hike this trail still or will they close off the parking lot and the trail?
Written 2 September 2019
you should plan to hike in daylight hours. Never hike in an unfamiliar trail at night. Easy to get off the trail and even though an urban trail it does cross through some steep banks a dense brush.
Written 3 September 2019
MIA
Vaughan, Canada
I hope to know the exactly address --GPS of parking for deep cove
Thank you for reply
Written 30 March 2019
The GPS coordinates are 49.328794,-122.950184 but you won't need them. Deep Cove is one road in one road out with one major parking spot. When you driving down the main road turn left after the first bunch of shops and the parking will be on the right. For the hike walk on the road after you parked and it will be on your left. Well marked.
Written 31 March 2019
Can u still hike after 7 or is there a gate that closes
Written 27 June 2018
To my knowledge there is no gate that closes but given the number of stairs you’d want to hike in good light.
Written 28 June 2018
Somebody mentioned parking is free on the weekend, how about weekdays? Does the trail have gate or opening hours? We are thinking about going early.
Written 21 June 2018
I’m not sure about free parking close by at any time. You can park on the road just before you enter deep cove proper for free parking bits about a 400m walk to start of the trail. There are new restrictions on the trail so going early is good as they will close the trail if too many people are on it. Enjoy.
Written 21 June 2018
How are the trails this year so far? Looking to go this coming weekend February 18th 2017!
Written 14 February 2017
We hiked the trail Dec 24 and 25, 2016, it was dry and a great hike. The rest of the Christmas week was wet and cold. I believe snow has stopped falling in Vancouver.
Written 14 February 2017
Showing results 1-5 of 5
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing