BC Cycle Tourism Society

Gravel Guide Vancouver: Cypress Side Quest

295 cycling stops along this route · Vancouver, Coast and Mountains

55 km · Full dayAmbitiousCalm streets, some sharingMixed surfaceMax climbing

A 55 km introduction to North Shore gravel: cross the Lions Gate Bridge with the city at your back, then climb into the mountains on a mix of pavement and steep dirt, including the Fern Trail doubletrack with its views back over the Vancouver skyline. The ride tops out around the Cleveland Dam and Capilano River before the descent home. About 1,100 m of climbing, and it earns every metre.

Our map below is a rough sketch
How to get the detailed route

The full map, turn-by-turns, and GPX for this ride are on Bike Gear Database. Our map shows roughly where the ride goes, not how to follow it.

Roughly where this ride goes#

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The dashed line is our rough sketch, drawn only to show where the ride is. For the real, rideable route, get the route from Bike Gear Database.

BC Bike Stops#

North Vancouver (189)

Capilano Suspension Bridge ParkAccredited· Park / Nature · $$$$
49th Parallel Coffee RoastersWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats
Anatoli SouvlakiWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
Big Way Hot PotWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
BjornBar Bakery - Edgemont VillageWelcoming· Bakery / Donuts · $ · Cheap eats
Black Kettle BrewingWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual
Black Kettle Tasting LoungeWelcoming· Brewery / Pub · $$ · Casual
Blenz CoffeeWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats
Boston PizzaWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $$ · Casual
Brazil GourmetWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats
+179 more in North Vancouver →

West Vancouver (104)

A&WWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats
Bean Around The World CoffeesWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats
Bene Sushi LoungeWelcoming· Restaurant · $$ · Casual
BlenzWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats
Bourbon St. GrillWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats
Carmelo'sWelcoming· Restaurant · $ · Cheap eats
ChatimeWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats
ChipotleWelcoming· Fast Food / Chain · $ · Cheap eats
Cindy'sWelcoming· Restaurant · $ · Cheap eats
Crema Cafe & BarWelcoming· Café / Coffee · $ · Cheap eats
+94 more in West Vancouver →

Lower Lonsdale (1)

SeabusAccredited· Bus / Public Transit

Vancouver (1)

Sharky's Chophouse & EateryWelcoming· Restaurant · $$$ · Upscale
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