The Mount Seymour trail network gives North Vancouver one of its best quick escapes into the mountains. The area has a large web of hiking and mountain-bike routes, from easier forest paths near the lower parking areas to more demanding climbs and technical trails higher up.
Conditions change fast with elevation and weather, so check the season before setting out. On clear days the reward is the classic North Shore mix of dense forest, granite, and views back toward Vancouver and Burrard Inlet.