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Cypress Bowl Road, North Shore Mountains, British Columbia
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Cypress Bowl Road

North Shore Mountains, British Columbia · Highway 1 → Cypress Mountain

Sweeping7 mi20 min2,100 ft climbHigh point ≈ 3,000 ftOne way
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The drive

Cypress Bowl Road climbs from the Upper Levels Highway in West Vancouver to Cypress Mountain, 7 miles of wide switchbacks gaining about 2,100 feet. It is a dead end at the ski area, so the drive stops on the road short of the parking lots.

Partway up is the Highview Lookout, over Vancouver, the Lions Gate Bridge and, on clear days, Mount Baker. The climb takes about 20 minutes and is sweeping rather than tight.

Along the way

  1. Highway 1
  2. Highview Lookout
  3. Cypress Mountain
Elevation
2,100 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 3,000 ft
Highway 1Cypress Mountain
Curves
Mostly gentle, with three twisty stretches
Highway 1Cypress Mountain
GentleHairpins

Good to know

  • Winter tires are required to reach Cypress Mountain from October 1.
  • There is no fee to drive the road itself.
  • The road is a dead end, so you return the way you came.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check DriveBC.

Questions about this drive

How long does Cypress Bowl Road take to drive?

Cypress Bowl Road from Highway 1 to Cypress Mountain is 7 miles and takes about 20 minutes.

Do I need winter tires on Cypress Bowl Road?

Yes. Winter tires are required to access Cypress Mountain starting October 1.

Where does Cypress Bowl Road start?

It leaves Highway 1, the Upper Levels Highway, in West Vancouver and climbs to Cypress Mountain.

What you get in the app

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Distance, time, elevation, curves and intensity are from Carve's route. Checked 2026-10-28.

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Map of Cypress Bowl Road, from Highway 1 to Cypress Mountain