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Port Moody, BC. The Shoreline Trail

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Distance
5.21 mi
Elevation gain
82 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
82 ft
Max elevation
72 ft
TrailRank 
67
Min elevation
23 ft
Trail type
Loop
Coordinates
205
Uploaded
January 10, 2016
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near Port Moody, British Columbia (Canada)

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Itinerary description

On well maintained, parallel walking and bicycle trails from Rocky Point Park on the south side to Old Orchard Park on the north side (return). Lots of seabird activity, including tight flocks of shorebirds in flight (see pictures). Large parking lot at Rocky Point Park (free with 4-hr limit) where there are also facilities and a fish and chips kiosk. The track includes a walk to the end of the pier.

There are ruins along the north shore; remnants of the pioneer forest industry.

The track includes a side-trip past sports fields and the Theatre to a nearby farmer's market and shops in an upscale part of Port Moody. There are options for coffee and snacks (or more) here, including a rare Irish Pub with Smithicks on tap.

Waypoints

Facilities

Handy if starting off from the parking lot.

PictographBirding spot Altitude 49 ft
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Along the south shore

Lots of seabird and shorebird activity.

PictographPhoto Altitude 30 ft
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Boardwalk

elevated boardwalks cross tidal mud flats, viewing platforms, ducks

PictographRuins Altitude 26 ft
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Old Mill Site

ruins from the pioneering forest industry, most accessible at low tide

PictographBeach Altitude 26 ft
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Old Orchard Park

Sand Beach

PictographPhoto Altitude 33 ft
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Along Bicycle Trail

PictographPhoto Altitude 33 ft
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Railway

Abandoned, being used as part of the walking path.

PictographProvisioning Altitude 56 ft
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Farmers Market

PictographPhoto Altitude 36 ft
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Pier

Photo ofSouth shore path conditions

South shore path conditions

PictographBridge Altitude 33 ft
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Bridge / Bird Bath

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